- Cost of Living
- Indonesia
- South Africa
- Medan
- Pretoria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Medan, Indonesia vs Pretoria, South Africa
Currency:
| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Medan (Indonesia) is 17% more expensive than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 33,027 (R 33) | R 88 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Rp 43,807 (R 44) | R 55 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 18,646 (R 19) | R 42 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 22,714 (R 23) | R 14 | + 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 17,480 (R 17) | R 29 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 9,016 (R 9) | R 18 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 45,000 (R 45) | R 61 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 38,700 (R 39) | R 23 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 11,280 (R 11) | R 19 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 33,395 (R 33) | R 22 | + 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 666,667 (R 666) | R 90 | + 638% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Rp 13,509 (R 13) | R 18 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 22,285 (R 22) | R 10 | + 115% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Medan (Indonesia) is 43% cheaper than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 7,559,760 (R 7,550) | R 11,565 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Rp 6,120,160 (R 6,112) | R 8,262 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 716,406 (R 716) | R 1,791 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 7,000,000 (R 6,991) | R 9,589 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Rp 2,516,130 (R 2,513) | R 6,852 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Rp 325,000 (R 325) | R 1,004 | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Rp 196,413 (R 196) | R 660 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Rp 5,885,250 (R 5,878) | R 5,594 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,750,000 (R 1,748) | R 2,066 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 60,000 (R 60) | R 77 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 76,191 (R 76) | R 39 | + 95% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Medan (Indonesia) is 13% cheaper than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Rp 683,100 (R 682) | R 748 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Rp 454,957 (R 454) | R 496 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,162,640 (R 1,161) | R 1,413 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 772,211 (R 771) | R 1,215 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Medan (Indonesia) is 55% cheaper than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 445,471,000 (R 444,908) | R 309,821 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 7,574 (R 8) | R 16 | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 358,974 (R 359) | R 1,519 | - 76% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Rp 56,769 (R 57) | R 152 | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Medan (Indonesia) is 42% cheaper than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 57,980 (R 58) | R 54 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 44,844 (R 45) | R 232 | - 81% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 275,163 (R 275) | R 442 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Rp 28,481 (R 28) | R 49 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 22,658 (R 23) | R 29 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 46,303 (R 46) | R 56 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 10,918 (R 11) | R 24 | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 11,620 (R 12) | R 18 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 54,157 (R 54) | R 123 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Medan (Indonesia) is 16% more expensive than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 244,742 (R 244) | R 300 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 102,855 (R 103) | R 175 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 300,000 (R 300) | R 729 | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 1,530,840 (R 1,529) | R 474 | + 223% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 123,936 (R 124) | R 55 | + 127% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 39,174 (R 39) | R 29 | + 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 66,537 (R 66) | R 31 | + 112% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Rp 5,900,000 (R 5,893) | R 8,460 | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,667 (R 1.66) | R 2.23 | - 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 515,679 (R 515) | R 551 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Rp 17,332 (R 17) | R 39 | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 755 prices entered by 92 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2019.
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Cost of living in Medan (Indonesia) is 30% cheaper than in Pretoria (South Africa)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
R 32,000
in Pretoria
you would need to make just about R 22,416
(Rp 22,444,634)
in Medan.
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