Asia 1.4M peopleTLS Capital: Dili
Moving to Timor-Leste
While living in Timor-Leste comes with a higher tax burden of 51.5%, expats often benefit from its robust social infrastructure and high quality of life. It hosts a vibrant and diverse expat community, notably drawing a significant number of residents from Indonesia.
Quick Facts
GDP per Capita (PPP)
$4,422.8USD
Adjusts for purchasing power parity.
Life Expectancy
68.0years
WHO Data. UHC Index: 48/100.
Unemployment
1.6%
ILO Estimate. Indicates job market health.
Safety — Homicides
4.1per 100k
World Bank Crime Data. Lower is safer.
Inflation Rate
2.1%
Annual CPI. Indicates recent price stability.
Happiness Index
--/ 10
World Happiness Report (Cantril Ladder).
Politics & Power
Government System
unitary state, semi-presidential system, republic
Head of State: José Ramos-Horta
Head of Gov: Xanana Gusmão
Ruling Party
Revolutionary Front for an Independent East Timor, National Congress for Timorese Reconstr
Society & Demographics
Gender Distribution
Male 50.4%
Female 49.6%
Connectivity
35.0%
Internet Users
Language
--/800
EF English Proficiency
Inequality
28.7/ 100
GINI Index (Lower is more equal)
Equality
35.4%
Women in Parliament
Aging Society
5.3%
Population over 65 years old
Migration
-5,620
Net Migration (5-yr total)
Economic Freedom Score
Evaluated across 12 quantitative factors by the Heritage Foundation. Scores span 0–100, where higher scores indicate greater economic liberty, lighter tax burdens, and stronger property rights.
Overall Economic Freedom
47.9 / 100Property Rights
43.5 / 100Judicial Effectiveness
34.5 / 100Government Integrity
43.9 / 100Tax Burden Score
97.1 / 100Government Spending
0.0 / 100Fiscal Health
19.6 / 100Business Freedom
62.7 / 100Labor Freedom
56.5 / 100Monetary Freedom
72.2 / 100Trade Freedom
79.8 / 100Investment Freedom
45.0 / 100Financial Freedom
20.0 / 100Climate Profile (Dili)
Jan
30 °C
min 26°22 rain days
Feb
29 °C
min 26°22 rain days
Mar
30 °C
min 25°19 rain days
Apr
30 °C
min 25°26 rain days
May
31 °C
min 24°13 rain days
Jun
31 °C
min 23°12 rain days
Jul
30 °C
min 23°10 rain days
Aug
32 °C
min 22°2 rain days
Sep
32 °C
min 22°6 rain days
Oct
32 °C
min 23°5 rain days
Nov
33 °C
min 24°6 rain days
Dec
31 °C
min 26°25 rain days