- Cost of Living
- Indonesia
- India
- Medan
- Ahmedabad
- Comparison
Cost of living in Medan, Indonesia compared to Ahmedabad, India
Currency:
| Food | + 98% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Medan (Indonesia) is 98% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 33,027 (₨158) | ₨120 | + 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Rp 43,807 (₨209) | ₨170 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 18,646 (₨89) | ₨94 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 22,119 (₨106) | ₨53 | + 100% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 17,158 (₨82) | ₨58 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 9,016 (₨43) | ₨35 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 45,000 (₨215) | ₨152 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 38,700 (₨185) | ₨109 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 11,280 (₨54) | ₨42 | + 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 33,395 (₨159) | ₨123 | + 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 666,667 (₨3,183) | ₨425 | + 649% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Rp 13,509 (₨65) | ₨75 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 22,285 (₨106) | ₨26 | + 313% | |
| Housing | + 78% | |||
| Housing in Medan (Indonesia) is 78% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 7,892,480 (₨37,683) | ₨18,300 | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Rp 12,329,100 (₨58,867) | ₨13,182 | + 347% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 716,406 (₨3,421) | ₨3,417 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 7,000,000 (₨33,422) | ₨8,000 | + 318% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Rp 2,516,130 (₨12,014) | ₨5,227 | + 130% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Rp 325,000 (₨1,552) | ₨1,708 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Rp 196,413 (₨938) | ₨1,044 | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Rp 5,885,250 (₨28,100) | ₨31,788 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,750,000 (₨8,356) | ₨10,801 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 60,000 (₨286) | ₨391 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 76,191 (₨364) | ₨345 | + 5% | |
| Clothes | + 62% | |||
| Clothes in Medan (Indonesia) is 62% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Rp 741,051 (₨3,538) | ₨1,900 | + 86% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Rp 538,415 (₨2,571) | ₨1,720 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,219,360 (₨5,822) | ₨3,011 | + 93% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 772,211 (₨3,687) | ₨2,125 | + 74% | |
| Transportation | + 137% | |||
| Transportation in Medan (Indonesia) is 137% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 445,471,000 (₨2,126,947) | ₨600,000 | + 254% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 7,426 (₨35) | ₨73 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 365,000 (₨1,743) | ₨300 | + 481% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Rp 56,256 (₨269) | ₨216 | + 24% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Medan (Indonesia) is 44% cheaper than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 57,980 (₨277) | ₨97 | + 185% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 44,844 (₨214) | ₨492 | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 275,163 (₨1,314) | ₨3,572 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Rp 28,481 (₨136) | ₨307 | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 22,658 (₨108) | ₨147 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 46,303 (₨221) | ₨190 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 10,918 (₨52) | ₨164 | - 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 11,620 (₨55) | ₨72 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 54,157 (₨259) | ₨253 | + 2% | |
| Entertainment | + 120% | |||
| Entertainment in Medan (Indonesia) is 120% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 244,742 (₨1,169) | ₨735 | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 102,855 (₨491) | ₨400 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 300,000 (₨1,432) | ₨2,366 | - 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 1,530,840 (₨7,309) | ₨500 | + 1362% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 123,936 (₨592) | ₨572 | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 39,174 (₨187) | ₨61 | + 205% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 66,537 (₨318) | ₨100 | + 218% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Rp 5,900,000 (₨28,170) | ₨40,632 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,667 (₨8) | ₨0.94 | + 747% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 515,679 (₨2,462) | ₨1,121 | + 120% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Rp 17,332 (₨83) | ₨120 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | + 86% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 895 prices entered by 136 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in Medan (Indonesia) is 86% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨98,634
(Rp 20,658,146)
in Medan
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨53,000
in Ahmedabad.
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