Cost of living in Medan (Indonesia) is 63% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark)
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| Food | - 50% | |||
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| Food in Medan (Indonesia) is 50% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Medan | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 36,833 (kr17) | kr131 | - 87% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 50,970 (kr24) | kr82 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 18,185 (kr8) | kr39 | - 79% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 20,681 (kr10) | kr12 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 18,837 (kr9) | kr33 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 9,708 (kr4.53) | kr22 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 56,907 (kr27) | kr56 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 33,716 (kr16) | kr19 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 13,144 (kr6) | kr12 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 33,352 (kr16) | kr10 | + 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 578,763 (kr270) | kr97 | + 178% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 16,986 (kr8) | kr20 | - 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 18,704 (kr9) | kr13 | - 33% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Medan (Indonesia) is 65% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Medan | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 7,596,120 (kr3,541) | kr11,583 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 7,487,360 (kr3,490) | kr9,449 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 515,463 (kr240) | kr848 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 4,832,880 (kr2,253) | kr8,388 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 2,275,300 (kr1,061) | kr6,707 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 304,721 (kr142) | kr587 | - 76% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 210,314 (kr98) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 5,592,110 (kr2,607) | kr2,600 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 2,104,570 (kr981) | kr552 | + 78% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 71,562 (kr33) | kr61 | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 76,191 (kr36) | kr131 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | - 40% | |||
| Clothes in Medan (Indonesia) is 40% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Medan | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 670,692 (kr313) | kr736 | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 510,988 (kr238) | kr300 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,133,240 (kr528) | kr906 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 794,732 (kr370) | kr1,028 | - 64% | |
| Transportation | - 76% | |||
| Transportation in Medan (Indonesia) is 76% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Medan | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 448,980,000 (kr209,276) | kr286,083 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 8,749 (kr4.08) | kr14 | - 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 115,853 (kr54) | kr613 | - 91% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Rp 60,284 (kr28) | kr320 | - 91% | |
| Personal Care | - 63% | |||
| Personal Care in Medan (Indonesia) is 63% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Medan | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 28,136 (kr13) | kr35 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 61,784 (kr29) | kr82 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 237,938 (kr111) | kr500 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 36,234 (kr17) | kr37 | - 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 22,214 (kr10) | kr19 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 39,424 (kr18) | kr18 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 13,434 (kr6) | kr11 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 12,619 (kr5.88) | kr16 | - 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 54,368 (kr25) | kr217 | - 88% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Medan (Indonesia) is 51% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Medan | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 193,514 (kr90) | kr369 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 108,323 (kr50) | kr219 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 300,000 (kr140) | kr698 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 374,418 (kr175) | kr637 | - 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 133,388 (kr62) | kr86 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 40,482 (kr19) | kr48 | - 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 66,290 (kr31) | kr47 | - 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 8,113,440 (kr3,782) | kr3,682 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,677 (kr0.78) | kr0.94 | - 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 462,811 (kr216) | kr196 | + 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 22,951 (kr11) | kr50 | - 78% | |
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TOTAL | - 63% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 55 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 10, 2023.
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