- Cost of Living
- Indonesia
- South Africa
- Medan
- Pretoria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Medan, Indonesia compared to Pretoria, South Africa
Currency:
| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Medan (Indonesia) is 25% more expensive than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 33,027 (R 30) | R 80 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Rp 43,807 (R 40) | R 50 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 18,253 (R 16) | R 32 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 22,264 (R 20) | R 13 | + 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 17,035 (R 15) | R 25 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 9,016 (R 8) | R 17 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 45,000 (R 41) | R 41 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 39,738 (R 36) | R 18 | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 11,726 (R 11) | R 10 | + 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 33,395 (R 30) | R 15 | + 97% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 666,667 (R 602) | R 50 | + 1104% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Rp 13,509 (R 12) | R 16 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 22,285 (R 20) | R 12 | + 64% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Medan (Indonesia) is 28% cheaper than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 7,892,480 (R 7,127) | R 9,042 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Rp 12,329,100 (R 11,133) | R 8,800 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 716,406 (R 647) | R 970 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 7,000,000 (R 6,321) | R 3,940 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Rp 2,516,130 (R 2,272) | R 4,208 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Rp 325,000 (R 293) | R 485 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Rp 196,413 (R 177) | R 830 | - 79% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Rp 5,885,250 (R 5,314) | R 5,347 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,750,000 (R 1,580) | R 2,043 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 60,000 (R 54) | R 68 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 76,191 (R 69) | R 36 | + 93% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Medan (Indonesia) is 3% more expensive than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Rp 741,051 (R 669) | R 683 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Rp 538,415 (R 486) | R 457 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,219,360 (R 1,101) | R 922 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 772,211 (R 697) | R 979 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Medan (Indonesia) is 1% cheaper than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 445,471,000 (R 402,262) | R 250,000 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 7,426 (R 7) | R 13 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 365,000 (R 330) | R 385 | - 14% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Rp 63,113 (R 57) | R 152 | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Medan (Indonesia) is 36% cheaper than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 28,000 (R 25) | R 55 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 44,844 (R 40) | R 275 | - 85% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 503,030 (R 454) | R 395 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Rp 28,481 (R 26) | R 56 | - 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 22,658 (R 20) | R 25 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 46,303 (R 42) | R 50 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 12,759 (R 12) | R 22 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 13,067 (R 12) | R 13 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 54,767 (R 49) | R 141 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Medan (Indonesia) is 13% cheaper than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 201,826 (R 182) | R 257 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 100,086 (R 90) | R 140 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 300,000 (R 271) | R 712 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 338,423 (R 306) | R 330 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 123,936 (R 112) | R 53 | + 112% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 39,174 (R 35) | R 18 | + 92% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 66,537 (R 60) | R 20 | + 200% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Rp 5,900,000 (R 5,328) | R 10,924 | - 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,667 (R 1.51) | R 1.59 | - 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 515,679 (R 466) | R 384 | + 21% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Rp 17,332 (R 16) | R 38 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 673 prices entered by 60 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Medan (Indonesia) is 8% cheaper than in Pretoria (South Africa)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
R 26,000
in Pretoria
you would need to make just about R 23,922
(Rp 26,491,285)
in Medan.
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