Mid-Range Travel Guide: Dili

Accommodation

$40-85 per night

Mid-range hotels with air conditioning, private bathrooms, decent amenities in central locations

Food & Dining

$20-45 per day

Mix of local restaurants and tourist-oriented establishments, some international cuisine options

Transportation

$15-35 per day

Combination of taxis, private transport for day trips, occasional car rental for exploration

Activities

$25-60 per day

Guided tours, snorkeling trips, cultural experiences, museum entries, day trips to nearby areas

Eat at local markets and street stalls instead of tourist restaurants (typically 60-80% cheaper)

Use mikrolets and local buses instead of taxis (usually 80-90% savings on transportation)

Stay in local neighborhoods rather than waterfront tourist areas (generally 30-50% lower accommodation costs)

Visit free beaches and cultural sites instead of paid tours (can save $20-50 per day)

Buy snacks and water at local shops rather than hotels or tourist areas (typically 200-300% markup in tourist zones)

Travel during shoulder season months for accommodation discounts (usually 20-40% lower rates)

Relying entirely on taxis and private transport instead of learning local transport options (can triple daily transport costs)

Eating only at hotels and tourist-area restaurants (typically doubles food expenses compared to local options)

Not carrying small bills for local vendors and transport (often leads to overpaying or inability to use cheaper services)