- Cost of Living
- Indonesia
- India
- Medan
- Ahmedabad
- Comparison
Cost of living in Medan, Indonesia vs Ahmedabad, India
Currency:
| Food | + 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Medan (Indonesia) is 55% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 33,027 (₨166) | ₨228 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Rp 43,807 (₨220) | ₨223 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 18,646 (₨94) | ₨182 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 22,714 (₨114) | ₨56 | + 106% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 17,480 (₨88) | ₨80 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 9,016 (₨45) | ₨38 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 45,000 (₨226) | ₨229 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 38,700 (₨195) | ₨117 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 11,280 (₨57) | ₨20 | + 178% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 33,395 (₨168) | ₨169 | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 666,667 (₨3,352) | ₨534 | + 528% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Rp 13,509 (₨68) | ₨77 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 22,285 (₨112) | ₨35 | + 220% | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in Medan (Indonesia) is 24% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 7,559,760 (₨38,014) | ₨28,231 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Rp 6,120,160 (₨30,775) | ₨15,439 | + 99% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 716,406 (₨3,602) | ₨4,840 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 7,000,000 (₨35,199) | ₨16,409 | + 115% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Rp 2,516,130 (₨12,652) | ₨20,737 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Rp 325,000 (₨1,634) | ₨2,683 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Rp 196,413 (₨988) | ₨657 | + 50% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Rp 5,885,250 (₨29,594) | ₨29,889 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,750,000 (₨8,800) | ₨7,278 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 60,000 (₨302) | ₨308 | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 76,191 (₨383) | ₨463 | - 17% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Medan (Indonesia) is 7% cheaper than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Rp 683,100 (₨3,435) | ₨2,353 | + 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Rp 454,957 (₨2,288) | ₨3,149 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,162,640 (₨5,846) | ₨3,355 | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 772,211 (₨3,883) | ₨2,829 | + 37% | |
| Transportation | + 65% | |||
| Transportation in Medan (Indonesia) is 65% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 445,471,000 (₨2,240,032) | ₨791,656 | + 183% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 7,574 (₨38) | ₨72 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 358,974 (₨1,805) | ₨1,098 | + 64% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Rp 56,769 (₨285) | ₨266 | + 7% | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Medan (Indonesia) is 50% cheaper than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 57,980 (₨292) | ₨97 | + 200% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 44,844 (₨225) | ₨495 | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 275,163 (₨1,384) | ₨6,583 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Rp 28,481 (₨143) | ₨315 | - 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 22,658 (₨114) | ₨139 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 46,303 (₨233) | ₨211 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 10,918 (₨55) | ₨105 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 11,620 (₨58) | ₨80 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 54,157 (₨272) | ₨223 | + 22% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Medan (Indonesia) is 9% cheaper than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 244,742 (₨1,231) | ₨748 | + 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 102,855 (₨517) | ₨351 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 300,000 (₨1,509) | ₨2,442 | - 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 1,530,840 (₨7,698) | ₨1,424 | + 441% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 123,936 (₨623) | ₨565 | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 39,174 (₨197) | ₨172 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 66,537 (₨335) | ₨167 | + 100% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Rp 5,900,000 (₨29,668) | ₨42,999 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,667 (₨8) | ₨46 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 515,679 (₨2,593) | ₨1,433 | + 81% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Rp 17,332 (₨87) | ₨261 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
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These prices were last updated on February 19, 2019.
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Cost of living in Medan (Indonesia) is 20% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨103,298
(Rp 20,542,758)
in Medan
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨86,000
in Ahmedabad.
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