Makild nomad city guide

Suai, Timor Leste

Compare Suai, Timor Leste for nomads: rent, monthly living cost, internet, safety, visa practicality, seasons and scenic places.

Central squares
Monthly estimateINR 68,250
Studio rentINR 15,200-INR 29,500
Internet46 Mbps
Safety57/100
Air qualityPolluted periods (43)
PowerBackup advised (48)
CoworkingSparse work scene (36)
Best seasonDec-Mar
Minimum stay1-6 months

Nomad fit in Suai

Suai is listed in Makild's nomad travel table for people comparing rental cost, internet practicality, visa planning, safety, local transport and seasonal comfort before choosing a medium-stay destination.

The central rental areas tracked for this guide are Central districts, transit-linked neighborhoods, university areas. A typical studio or compact 1BHK range is 35-55 sqm, with deposit expectations around 1-2 months and common lease flexibility of 1-6 months.

Scenic places and lifestyle

Central squares, local markets, parks, cultural districts, weekend nature trips

A practical city base for comparing daily services, walkable neighborhoods, nearby leisure options, and regional side trips before committing to a longer stay.

The best timing is usually Dec-Mar. Watch out for peak rain/heat season varies locally when planning longer stays.

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Remote-work lifestyle

These Makild planning scores summarize day-to-day livability for remote work in Suai. They are comparison estimates, so verify critical items like healthcare, power backup, water, and safety before booking.

Cleanliness
Challenging (38)
Crime rate
Moderate (45)
Air quality
Polluted periods (43)
Power reliability
Backup advised (48)
Mobile data / eSIM
Patchy / slower (56)
Coworking / cafe work
Sparse work scene (36)
Healthcare access
Limited access (38)
English usability
Translation helpful (46)
Walkability / transit
Car/bike likely (41)
Airport access
Good airport access (77)
Accommodation availability
Limited options (51)
Payment/card friendliness
Cash-heavy (35)
Food delivery / convenience
Low app coverage (39)
Social / nomad community
Sparse community (30)
Noise comfort
Generally calm (85)
Tap water / water quality
Bottled safer (45)
Political/civil stability
Disruption risk (49)

Cost breakdown

Rent range
INR 15,200-INR 29,500 / month
Food estimate/person
INR 18,750 / month
Utilities + WiFi
INR 5,400 / month
Cab estimate
INR 150 per 5 km
Flight from Mumbai
INR 54,500 roundtrip estimate, 11-17h one stop

Common food prices

These are planning estimates for everyday grocery and casual meal costs in Suai, derived from the city food baseline. Check local grocery apps and markets before booking a longer stay.

Eggs
INR 140 / 12 eggs
Chicken breast
INR 350 / kg
Rice
INR 75 / kg
Milk
INR 90 / litre
Local lunch
INR 200 / meal
Cafe coffee
INR 100 / cup

Country context

Airport code
UAI
GDP per person estimate
$9,000
City conservatism estimate
60/100

All table data for Suai

Cost and housing

Monthly estimate/person
INR 68,250
Studio/1BHK rent range
INR 15,200-INR 29,500 / month
Average rent
INR 22,350
Rent per sq ft/month
INR 46 / sq ft
Apartment size
35-55 sqm
Average apartment size
45 sqm / 484 sq ft
Deposit
1-2 months
Minimum contract
1-6 months
Areas to start with
Central districts, transit-linked neighborhoods, university areas

Food and daily life

Food/month expected/person
INR 18,750
Common food basket
Eggs INR 140, chicken INR 350/kg, rice INR 75/kg, milk INR 90/L
Eggs
INR 140 / 12 eggs
Chicken breast
INR 350 / kg
Rice
INR 75 / kg
Milk
INR 90 / litre
Local lunch
INR 200 / meal
Cafe coffee
INR 100 / cup
Cab estimate
INR 150 per 5 km
Utilities
INR 4,300 / month
Home Wi-Fi
INR 1,100 / month
Internet speed
46 Mbps

Travel and seasons

Airport code
UAI
Flight from Mumbai
INR 54,500 roundtrip estimate, 11-17h one stop
Flight duration estimate
~14h one-way
Airport distance
3.5 km from city coordinate
Best season
Dec-Mar
Avoid / bad season
Peak rain/heat season varies locally
Scenic places
Central squares, local markets, parks, cultural districts, weekend nature trips
Scenic description
A practical city base for comparing daily services, walkable neighborhoods, nearby leisure options, and regional side trips before committing to a longer stay.

Lifestyle and scoring

Decision score inputs
INR 68,250/month, 46 Mbps, 57/100 safety
General safety estimate
57/100
Women safety estimate
61/100
City conservatism estimate
60/100
Beach access
No
Development estimate
Emerging (45)
Cleanliness
Challenging (38)
Crime rate
Moderate (45)
Air quality
Polluted periods (43)
Power reliability
Backup advised (48)
Mobile data / eSIM
Patchy / slower (56)
Coworking / cafe work
Sparse work scene (36)
Healthcare access
Limited access (38)
English usability
Translation helpful (46)
Walkability / transit
Car/bike likely (41)
Airport access
Good airport access (77)
Accommodation availability
Limited options (51)
Payment/card friendliness
Cash-heavy (35)
Food delivery / convenience
Low app coverage (39)
Social / nomad community
Sparse community (30)
Noise comfort
Generally calm (85)
Tap water / water quality
Bottled safer (45)
Political/civil stability
Disruption risk (49)
City population
21,539
City coordinates
-9.31286, 125.25648

Country and source context

Country
Timor Leste
Country code
TL
Country cities tracked
10
Country GDP
$80B
GDP per person estimate
$9,000
Country conservatism estimate
60/100 city signal
Women per 100 men
Estimate pending
GeoNames ID
1626459
Search phrase
Suai Timor Leste Central squares, local markets, parks, cultural districts, weekend nature trips
Data quality
generated-population-airport
Sources
https://download.geonames.org/export/dump/cities5000.zip | https://download.geonames.org/export/dump/countryInfo.txt | https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv

Complete destination record

City
Suai
Country Code
TL
Country
Timor Leste
Iata
UAI
Rent Low
15200
Rent High
29500
Internet
46
Food Daily
1250
Cab5km
150
Utilities
4300
Wifi
1100
Flight Inr
54500
Flight Time
11-17h one stop
Area
Central districts, transit-linked neighborhoods, university areas
Size
35-55 sqm
Deposit
1-2 months
Minimum
1-6 months
Best Season
Dec-Mar
Avoid Season
Peak rain/heat season varies locally
Safety
57
City Conservative
60
Country Gdp Pc
9000
Country Gdp B
80
Title Name
Suai, Timor Leste
Scenic
Central squares, local markets, parks, cultural districts, weekend nature trips
Scenic Description
A practical city base for comparing daily services, walkable neighborhoods, nearby leisure options, and regional side trips before committing to a longer stay.
Latitude
-9.31286
Longitude
125.25648
Population
21539
Timezone
Asia/Dili
Geo Name Id
1626459
Airport Distance Km
3.5
Data Quality
generated-population-airport
Sources
https://download.geonames.org/export/dump/cities5000.zip | https://download.geonames.org/export/dump/countryInfo.txt | https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv
Average Rent
22350
Average Sqm
45
Monthly Estimate
68250
Search Phrase
Suai Timor Leste Central squares, local markets, parks, cultural districts, weekend nature trips

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