- Cost of Living
- Indonesia
- India
- Medan
- Ahmedabad
- Comparison
Cost of living in Medan, Indonesia compared to Ahmedabad, India
Currency:
| Food | + 103% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Medan (Indonesia) is 103% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 33,027 (₨161) | ₨120 | + 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Rp 43,807 (₨214) | ₨170 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 18,646 (₨91) | ₨94 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 22,714 (₨111) | ₨53 | + 110% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 17,480 (₨85) | ₨58 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 9,016 (₨44) | ₨35 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 45,000 (₨219) | ₨152 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 38,700 (₨189) | ₨109 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 11,280 (₨55) | ₨42 | + 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 33,395 (₨163) | ₨123 | + 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 666,667 (₨3,250) | ₨425 | + 665% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Rp 13,509 (₨66) | ₨76 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 22,285 (₨109) | ₨26 | + 322% | |
| Housing | + 83% | |||
| Housing in Medan (Indonesia) is 83% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 7,892,480 (₨38,474) | ₨18,300 | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Rp 12,329,100 (₨60,102) | ₨13,182 | + 356% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 716,406 (₨3,492) | ₨3,417 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 7,000,000 (₨34,124) | ₨8,000 | + 327% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Rp 2,516,130 (₨12,266) | ₨5,227 | + 135% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Rp 325,000 (₨1,584) | ₨1,708 | - 7% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Rp 196,413 (₨957) | ₨1,044 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Rp 5,885,250 (₨28,690) | ₨25,816 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,750,000 (₨8,531) | ₨9,353 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 60,000 (₨292) | ₨380 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 76,191 (₨371) | ₨371 | + 0% | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Medan (Indonesia) is 46% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Rp 683,100 (₨3,330) | ₨1,900 | + 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Rp 454,957 (₨2,218) | ₨1,720 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,162,640 (₨5,668) | ₨3,011 | + 88% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 772,211 (₨3,764) | ₨2,125 | + 77% | |
| Transportation | + 145% | |||
| Transportation in Medan (Indonesia) is 145% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 445,471,000 (₨2,171,592) | ₨600,000 | + 262% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 7,574 (₨37) | ₨73 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 365,000 (₨1,779) | ₨300 | + 493% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Rp 56,256 (₨274) | ₨236 | + 16% | |
| Personal Care | - 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Medan (Indonesia) is 61% cheaper than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 57,980 (₨283) | ₨94 | + 199% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 44,844 (₨219) | ₨492 | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 275,163 (₨1,341) | ₨7,700 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Rp 28,481 (₨139) | ₨307 | - 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 22,658 (₨110) | ₨142 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 46,303 (₨226) | ₨186 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 10,918 (₨53) | ₨164 | - 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 11,620 (₨57) | ₨83 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 54,157 (₨264) | ₨200 | + 32% | |
| Entertainment | + 116% | |||
| Entertainment in Medan (Indonesia) is 116% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 244,742 (₨1,193) | ₨712 | + 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 102,855 (₨501) | ₨400 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 300,000 (₨1,462) | ₨2,372 | - 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 1,530,840 (₨7,463) | ₨500 | + 1393% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 123,936 (₨604) | ₨572 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 39,174 (₨191) | ₨61 | + 211% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 66,537 (₨324) | ₨100 | + 224% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Rp 5,900,000 (₨28,761) | ₨42,999 | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,667 (₨8) | ₨0.94 | + 764% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 515,679 (₨2,514) | ₨1,121 | + 124% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Rp 17,332 (₨84) | ₨120 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | + 78% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 919 prices entered by 148 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2018.
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Cost of living in Medan (Indonesia) is 78% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨105,261
(Rp 21,592,801)
in Medan
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨59,000
in Ahmedabad.
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