- Cost of Living
- Indonesia
- India
- Medan
- Ahmedabad
- Comparison
Cost of living in Medan, Indonesia compared to Ahmedabad, India
Currency:
| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Medan (Indonesia) is 23% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 38,987 (₨187) | ₨120 | + 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Rp 37,882 (₨182) | ₨170 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ₨94 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 28,566 (₨137) | ₨51 | + 169% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 16,107 (₨77) | ₨58 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 8,625 (₨41) | ₨35 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 40,000 (₨192) | ₨152 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 28,000 (₨134) | ₨109 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 15,000 (₨72) | ₨42 | + 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 15,063 (₨72) | ₨123 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨425 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Rp 11,357 (₨54) | ₨84 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 15,431 (₨74) | ₨26 | + 187% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Medan (Indonesia) is 5% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 4,312,290 (₨20,685) | ₨18,300 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Rp 6,048,060 (₨29,011) | ₨13,182 | + 120% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨3,417 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | ₨8,000 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | ₨5,227 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ₨1,708 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Rp 100,000 (₨480) | ₨1,044 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Rp 5,676,630 (₨27,230) | ₨37,812 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨10,996 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨420 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 100,000 (₨480) | ₨222 | + 116% | |
| Clothes | + 68% | |||
| Clothes in Medan (Indonesia) is 68% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Rp 707,288 (₨3,393) | ₨1,900 | + 79% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Rp 570,940 (₨2,739) | ₨1,720 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 960,212 (₨4,606) | ₨3,011 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 1,056,860 (₨5,070) | ₨2,125 | + 139% | |
| Transportation | + 66% | |||
| Transportation in Medan (Indonesia) is 66% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 456,697,000 (₨2,190,683) | ₨600,000 | + 265% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 7,309 (₨35) | ₨73 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 104,814 (₨503) | ₨300 | + 68% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | ₨151 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Medan (Indonesia) is 10% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 83,304 (₨400) | ₨86 | + 365% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨347 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨466 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨307 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨151 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 40,000 (₨192) | ₨176 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ₨184 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨80 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨149 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Medan (Indonesia) is 32% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 228,082 (₨1,094) | ₨681 | + 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 107,101 (₨514) | ₨400 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨735 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 357,840 (₨1,716) | ₨500 | + 243% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 78,432 (₨376) | ₨529 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 35,332 (₨169) | ₨61 | + 176% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 52,148 (₨250) | ₨100 | + 150% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | ₨23,599 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨0.94 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 407,827 (₨1,956) | ₨1,121 | + 74% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Rp 16,609 (₨80) | ₨120 | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 613 prices entered by 84 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Medan (Indonesia) is 27% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨73,494
(Rp 15,321,448)
in Medan
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨58,000
in Ahmedabad.
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