- Cost of Living
- Indonesia
- India
- Medan
- Ahmedabad
- Comparison
Cost of living in Medan, Indonesia compared to Ahmedabad, India
Currency:
| Food | + 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Medan (Indonesia) is 50% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 33,027 (₨162) | ₨221 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Rp 43,807 (₨214) | ₨228 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 18,646 (₨91) | ₨179 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 22,714 (₨111) | ₨55 | + 102% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 17,480 (₨85) | ₨82 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 9,016 (₨44) | ₨39 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 45,000 (₨220) | ₨238 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 38,700 (₨189) | ₨112 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 11,280 (₨55) | ₨20 | + 170% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 33,395 (₨163) | ₨172 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 666,667 (₨3,260) | ₨571 | + 471% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Rp 13,509 (₨66) | ₨78 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 22,285 (₨109) | ₨35 | + 209% | |
| Housing | + 54% | |||
| Housing in Medan (Indonesia) is 54% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 7,892,480 (₨38,599) | ₨22,881 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Rp 12,329,100 (₨60,297) | ₨15,456 | + 290% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 716,406 (₨3,504) | ₨4,475 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 7,000,000 (₨34,235) | ₨16,665 | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Rp 2,516,130 (₨12,305) | ₨13,704 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Rp 325,000 (₨1,589) | ₨2,683 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Rp 196,413 (₨961) | ₨612 | + 57% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Rp 5,885,250 (₨28,783) | ₨25,488 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,750,000 (₨8,559) | ₨8,522 | + 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 60,000 (₨293) | ₨335 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 76,191 (₨373) | ₨371 | + 1% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Medan (Indonesia) is 12% cheaper than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Rp 683,100 (₨3,341) | ₨2,538 | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Rp 454,957 (₨2,225) | ₨3,224 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,162,640 (₨5,686) | ₨3,515 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 772,211 (₨3,777) | ₨2,797 | + 35% | |
| Transportation | + 59% | |||
| Transportation in Medan (Indonesia) is 59% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 445,471,000 (₨2,178,640) | ₨859,577 | + 153% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 7,574 (₨37) | ₨73 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 365,000 (₨1,785) | ₨1,088 | + 64% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Rp 56,769 (₨278) | ₨254 | + 9% | |
| Personal Care | - 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Medan (Indonesia) is 56% cheaper than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 57,980 (₨284) | ₨100 | + 184% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 44,844 (₨219) | ₨525 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 275,163 (₨1,346) | ₨6,583 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Rp 28,481 (₨139) | ₨307 | - 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 22,658 (₨111) | ₨139 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 46,303 (₨226) | ₨212 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 10,918 (₨53) | ₨135 | - 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 11,620 (₨57) | ₨80 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 54,157 (₨265) | ₨248 | + 7% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Medan (Indonesia) is 8% cheaper than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 244,742 (₨1,197) | ₨683 | + 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 102,855 (₨503) | ₨352 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 300,000 (₨1,467) | ₨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 (₨7,487) | ₨1,505 | + 398% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 123,936 (₨606) | ₨572 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 39,174 (₨192) | ₨193 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 66,537 (₨325) | ₨185 | + 76% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Rp 5,900,000 (₨28,855) | ₨42,999 | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,667 (₨8) | ₨43 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 515,679 (₨2,522) | ₨1,539 | + 64% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Rp 17,332 (₨85) | ₨222 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 939 prices entered by 141 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
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Cost of living in Medan (Indonesia) is 21% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨88,497
(Rp 18,095,180)
in Medan
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨73,000
in Ahmedabad.
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