Monthly Rentals and Long Stays in Dili: Prices and Options

What a month in Dili costs

Expect about USD 800 to 1,000 a month for a serviced studio or hotel room, and around USD 1,000 for an apartment in a secure compound with a pool. Private houses and apartments rented on a lease can be cheaper per month, but you then pay for power, water, internet and often a generator yourself.

Options with studios and apartments

These places have studios or apartments suited to long stays. Hotel Dongshan, our partner, publishes a monthly rate; the others offer apartments or studios, and you should ask them for a monthly price.

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  Partner

  Hotel Dongshan

  Comoro, Dili

  A mid-sized hotel in Comoro, west Dili, with a pool, large bedrooms and studio apartments. Breakfast, laundry and cleaning are included, which makes it good value for monthly stays.

  • Swimming pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • +2 more

  USD 40–60 / night

  USD 800–1,000 / month

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  Timor Plaza Hotel & Apartments

  Comoro, Dili

  Occupies the upper floors of the Timor Plaza complex in Comoro, with a pool, a rooftop restaurant and serviced apartments. Having the mall downstairs is very convenient, especially for longer stays.

  • Swimming pool
  • Restaurant
  • Wi-Fi
  • +2 more

  USD 100–190 / night

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  Arbiru Beach Resort

  West Dili beachfront

  Beachside apartments in west Dili with kitchenettes, an infinity pool and a restaurant. Breakfast, daily laundry and cleaning are included, so it works well for stays of a week or more.

  • Swimming pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • +5 more

  USD 73–130 / night

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  Timor Lodge Hotel & Residence

  Comoro, Dili

  A large compound near the airport with cabin-style rooms, studios and small houses, a pool, gym and sports courts. Practical for early flights and for travellers who want space.

  • Swimming pool
  • Restaurant
  • Wi-Fi
  • +3 more

  USD 48–100 / night

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  Beachside Hotel & Cafe

  Waterfront, Dili

  A small waterfront hotel with rooms and studios, some with kitchenettes, and a café. Breakfast is included. A good mid-priced base for walking the promenade.

  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Wi-Fi
  • +2 more

  USD 50–90 / night

• Hotel Dongshan (Comoro, partner): standard rooms and studio apartments, USD 800 to 1,000 a month in September 2026, with breakfast, laundry and room cleaning included.
• Timor Plaza Hotel & Apartments (Comoro): serviced apartments in the Timor Plaza complex, next to the mall.
• Arbiru Beach Resort (west Dili): one- and two-bedroom apartments with a kitchen, lounge and desk, and breakfast included.
• Timor Lodge Hotel & Residence (Comoro): studios, villas and small houses with kitchens, near the airport.
• Beachside Hotel & Cafe: rooms and studios with kitchenettes, breakfast included.

Ask Hotel Dongshan about a monthly stayWhatsApp messages only, please don't call.

What is usually included

In hotels and serviced apartments, the monthly price usually covers furniture, electricity, water, Wi-Fi and cleaning. Some also include breakfast and laundry, which saves a lot over a month. What varies most is generator back-up, internet speed and how often rooms are cleaned.

How to arrange a monthly stay

1. Message the property on WhatsApp or email with your dates, room type and length of stay.
2. Ask for the total monthly price in writing, with what is and is not included.
3. Confirm the deposit, minimum stay and notice period, and whether you pay in cash (US dollars) or by bank transfer.
4. Ask for a receipt or invoice if your employer is paying. See accommodation for NGO staff and consultants.
5. Book the first few nights and look at the room before committing to the full month, if you can.

Which area

Comoro is the most practical area for long stays, close to the airport and the Timor Plaza mall with its supermarket, pharmacy, food court and ATMs, and quieter than the centre. See where to stay in Comoro and studio and serviced apartments in Dili.

Checklist before you pay

• Power: is there a generator, and does it run the air conditioning?
• Internet: fibre, Starlink or mobile, and is there a back-up? The submarine cable that began service in July 2026 is improving speeds.
• Security: a guard, gated compound and secure parking.
• Water: hot water, and is drinking water supplied?
• Contract: deposit, notice period, payment method and receipts.