- Cost of Living
- Indonesia
- India
- Medan
- Ahmedabad
- Comparison
Cost of living in Medan, Indonesia compared to Ahmedabad, India
Currency:
| Food | + 101% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Medan (Indonesia) is 101% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 33,027 (₨158) | ₨120 | + 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Rp 43,807 (₨210) | ₨170 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 18,253 (₨87) | ₨94 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 22,264 (₨107) | ₨52 | + 104% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 17,035 (₨82) | ₨58 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 9,016 (₨43) | ₨35 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 45,000 (₨215) | ₨152 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 39,738 (₨190) | ₨109 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 11,726 (₨56) | ₨42 | + 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 33,395 (₨160) | ₨123 | + 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 666,667 (₨3,192) | ₨425 | + 651% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Rp 13,509 (₨65) | ₨71 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 22,285 (₨107) | ₨26 | + 314% | |
| Housing | + 76% | |||
| Housing in Medan (Indonesia) is 76% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 7,892,480 (₨37,792) | ₨18,300 | + 107% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Rp 12,329,100 (₨59,037) | ₨13,182 | + 348% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 716,406 (₨3,430) | ₨3,417 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 7,000,000 (₨33,519) | ₨8,000 | + 319% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Rp 2,516,130 (₨12,048) | ₨5,227 | + 130% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Rp 325,000 (₨1,556) | ₨1,708 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Rp 196,413 (₨941) | ₨1,044 | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Rp 5,885,250 (₨28,181) | ₨34,369 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,750,000 (₨8,380) | ₨11,214 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 60,000 (₨287) | ₨370 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 76,191 (₨365) | ₨345 | + 6% | |
| Clothes | + 63% | |||
| Clothes in Medan (Indonesia) is 63% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Rp 741,051 (₨3,548) | ₨1,900 | + 87% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Rp 538,415 (₨2,578) | ₨1,720 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,219,360 (₨5,839) | ₨3,011 | + 94% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 772,211 (₨3,698) | ₨2,125 | + 74% | |
| Transportation | + 136% | |||
| Transportation in Medan (Indonesia) is 136% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 445,471,000 (₨2,133,093) | ₨600,000 | + 256% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 7,426 (₨36) | ₨73 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 365,000 (₨1,748) | ₨300 | + 483% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Rp 63,113 (₨302) | ₨217 | + 39% | |
| Personal Care | - 70% | |||
| Personal Care in Medan (Indonesia) is 70% cheaper than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 28,000 (₨134) | ₨94 | + 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 44,844 (₨215) | ₨347 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 503,030 (₨2,409) | ₨13,592 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Rp 28,481 (₨136) | ₨307 | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 22,658 (₨108) | ₨152 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 46,303 (₨222) | ₨192 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 12,759 (₨61) | ₨164 | - 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 13,067 (₨63) | ₨73 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 54,767 (₨262) | ₨360 | - 27% | |
| Entertainment | + 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Medan (Indonesia) is 51% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 201,826 (₨966) | ₨720 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 100,086 (₨479) | ₨400 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 300,000 (₨1,437) | ₨2,494 | - 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 338,423 (₨1,621) | ₨500 | + 224% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 123,936 (₨593) | ₨529 | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 39,174 (₨188) | ₨61 | + 206% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 66,537 (₨319) | ₨100 | + 219% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Rp 5,900,000 (₨28,252) | ₨40,632 | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,667 (₨8) | ₨0.94 | + 749% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 515,679 (₨2,469) | ₨1,121 | + 120% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Rp 17,332 (₨83) | ₨120 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | + 53% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 930 prices entered by 124 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in Medan (Indonesia) is 53% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨84,094
(Rp 17,562,129)
in Medan
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨55,000
in Ahmedabad.
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