Moving to Hawaii from Timor-Leste

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Timor-Leste to Hawaii? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Timor-Leste to Hawaii, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Timor-Leste to Hawaii.

Moved in 2018
3 ↑ 200% vs 2017

people moved from Timor-Leste to United States · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to United States?

Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Hawaii compared to Timor-Leste.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate The World Factbook, 2022

share of adults with obesity

TL
3.8%
HI
25.6%

Timor-Leste performs better than Hawaii across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2023

share of households with internet

TL
39.0%
HI
91.2%

Hawaii performs significantly better than Timor-Leste across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

TL
1.5%
HI
2.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

TL
$4,600
HI
$64,124

Hawaii generally does better on employment & economy, though Timor-Leste leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TL
69.9 yrs
HI
80.7 yrs

Hawaii performs significantly better than Timor-Leste across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Timor-Leste and United States. To live, work, or study long-term in United States, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check United States's immigration authority.

Timor-Leste passport

Timor-Leste passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Timor-Leste passport holders need a visa to enter United States.
United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Timor-Leste

Visa on Arrival
United States passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Timor-Leste.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Hawaii?

From major Hawaii cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Timor-Leste and Hawaii are what actually decide it long-term.

How is healthcare in Hawaii compared to Timor-Leste?

Timor-Leste performs better than Hawaii across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What language do they speak in Hawaii?

The official language in Hawaii is English. In Timor-Leste, the official languages are Portuguese and Tetum.

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At a Glance

TL
Population 1,445,006 1,360,301
Currency United States Dollar ($) United States Dollar ($)
Languages Portuguese, Tetum English
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +670 +1
Time zones 1 11
Emergency number 911