Cost of living in Medan, Indonesia vs Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
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| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Medan (Indonesia) is 34% cheaper than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 38,201 (74 NT$) | 150 NT$ | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 49,076 (95 NT$) | 122 NT$ | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 19,283 (37 NT$) | 109 NT$ | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 21,510 (42 NT$) | 90 NT$ | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 18,000 (35 NT$) | 84 NT$ | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 9,708 (19 NT$) | 111 NT$ | - 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 56,907 (111 NT$) | 263 NT$ | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 33,716 (66 NT$) | 152 NT$ | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 13,144 (26 NT$) | 134 NT$ | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 33,352 (65 NT$) | 46 NT$ | + 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 578,763 (1,125 NT$) | 422 NT$ | + 167% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 15,649 (30 NT$) | 45 NT$ | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 18,704 (36 NT$) | 47 NT$ | - 22% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Medan (Indonesia) is 42% cheaper than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 7,596,120 (14,770 NT$) | 28,669 NT$ | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 5,696,360 (11,076 NT$) | 17,975 NT$ | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 616,127 (1,198 NT$) | 2,468 NT$ | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 4,832,880 (9,397 NT$) | 14,030 NT$ | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 2,275,300 (4,424 NT$) | 9,074 NT$ | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 304,721 (593 NT$) | 1,527 NT$ | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 217,917 (424 NT$) | 656 NT$ | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 5,794,100 (11,266 NT$) | 14,132 NT$ | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 2,104,570 (4,092 NT$) | 2,911 NT$ | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 71,562 (139 NT$) | 245 NT$ | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 76,191 (148 NT$) | 279 NT$ | - 47% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Medan (Indonesia) is 20% cheaper than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 670,692 (1,304 NT$) | 1,781 NT$ | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 510,988 (994 NT$) | 1,133 NT$ | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,133,240 (2,203 NT$) | 2,327 NT$ | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 794,732 (1,545 NT$) | 3,275 NT$ | - 53% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Medan (Indonesia) is 34% cheaper than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 448,980,000 (872,999 NT$) | 958,973 NT$ | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 8,180 (16 NT$) | 33 NT$ | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 296,472 (576 NT$) | 1,100 NT$ | - 48% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Rp 59,923 (117 NT$) | 264 NT$ | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | - 70% | |||
| Personal Care in Medan (Indonesia) is 70% cheaper than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 28,136 (55 NT$) | 338 NT$ | - 84% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 61,784 (120 NT$) | 344 NT$ | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 250,890 (488 NT$) | 1,698 NT$ | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 36,234 (70 NT$) | 255 NT$ | - 72% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 22,214 (43 NT$) | 179 NT$ | - 76% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 39,424 (77 NT$) | 157 NT$ | - 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 13,434 (26 NT$) | 63 NT$ | - 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 12,619 (25 NT$) | 68 NT$ | - 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 54,368 (106 NT$) | 333 NT$ | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Medan (Indonesia) is 32% cheaper than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 193,514 (376 NT$) | 664 NT$ | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 108,323 (211 NT$) | 507 NT$ | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 300,000 (583 NT$) | 2,272 NT$ | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 374,418 (728 NT$) | 1,411 NT$ | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 133,388 (259 NT$) | 289 NT$ | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 40,482 (79 NT$) | 118 NT$ | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 66,290 (129 NT$) | 120 NT$ | + 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 8,113,440 (15,776 NT$) | 13,938 NT$ | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,667 (3.24 NT$) | 5.39 NT$ | - 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 462,811 (900 NT$) | 1,360 NT$ | - 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 18,266 (36 NT$) | 109 NT$ | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 22 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 15, 2021.
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