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Post Report of the Day
Dili, East Timor
What is the overall climate: is it extremely hot or cold, wet or dry, at any time of year, for example?
There are two seasons here in Dili. The rainy season (6 months) and the dry season (6 months)It is a tropical climate and warm to hot year round.
What is the availability and cost of household help, and what types of help are typically employed by expatriates?
Domestic help is used and afordable. If you hire local help the cost is around $100 a month Other domestic help is much more expensive. About $300 to $400 a month.
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