Timor-Leste Manual Labor Costs
There is an abundance of manual labor available on the market in
Timor-Leste, the vast majority of which is simply arranged on an ad
hoc basis, there is very little in the way of organized manual
labor.
The port authority regulations stipulate rates for labor hire
within the port itself, the labor is arranged through the
stevedoring companies (see section 3.6 Handling equipment for
details of stevedoring companies) who still appear to set prices
autonomously, through direct negotiation.
The normal labor rate for unqualified casual worker is USD 4 per
day.
There is one identified commercial employment agency in Dili which
offer labor hire, Konnekkto, whilst WFP has assisted an additional
organization establish and register itself in order to meet WFP
requirements
For information on Maual Labour provider contact details, please see the following link:
4.11 Timor-Leste Additional Service Provision Contact List