Dili
capital of East Timor
Live & travel in Dili
Estimate for a remote worker (rent + living) from World Bank price levels. Capitals can be higher. · US travel advisory: May 20, 2026
Climate by month
NASA POWER monthly climatology ·Humidity: 72%
Embassies & consulates in Dili
15 missions from 14 countries
Embassy 13
Apostolic Nunciature 1
Consulate General 1
Where to eat in Dili
- Dilicious TimorMid-range
- Bebonuk beach BBQsBudget
- MiaowBudget
Rua Belarmino Lobo
- New Lili'sBudget
Rua Belarmino Lobo
- Starco CafeBudget
Rue Presidente Nicolau Lobato
- CastawayMid-range
Avenida de Portugal
- Queen TundrieeMid-range
Avenida dos Martires de Patria
- LinivonMid-range
Bidau
- New 88Mid-range
Rua Audian
- Caz BarMid-range
Areia Branca
- Kathy's CafeMid-range
Areia Branca
- Early SunMid-range
Metiaut
- Kaliber 12
Rua Belarmino Lobo/Rua Audian
- Tower
Comoro Rd
- Caz Bar
Areia Branca (Cristo Rei Beach)
- Letefoho Specialty Coffee Roasters
Avenida de Portugal
Source and corrections: Wikivoyage guide to Dili · CC BY-SA 4.0
Frequently asked questions
Where can you eat in Dili?
The travel guide to Dili lists Dilicious Timor, Bebonuk beach BBQs, Miaow, New Lili's, and Starco Cafe.
Is Dili safe for travellers?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Timor-Leste at Level 2. The national intentional-homicide rate is 4.1 per 100,000 people.
How much does it cost to live in Dili?
Roughly $2,000 per month for a remote worker, based on Timor-Leste price levels (45% of US prices).
What is the weather like in Dili in November?
In November Dili averages a high of 36°C, a low of 23°C and about 54 mm of rain.
Which embassies and consulates are in Dili?
15 diplomatic missions, including Australia (Embassy), Brazil (Embassy), China (Embassy), Indonesia (Embassy), Japan (Embassy), Malaysia (Embassy), Mexico (Embassy), and New Zealand (Embassy).
Sources: World Bank (CC BY 4.0), NASA POWER, U.S. Department of State, Wikidata (CC0), Wikimedia Commons, ExchangeRate-API.