- Cost of Living
- Indonesia
- South Africa
- Medan
- Pretoria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Medan, Indonesia compared to Pretoria, South Africa
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Medan (Indonesia) is 13% more expensive than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 33,027 (R 32) | R 101 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Rp 43,807 (R 43) | R 55 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 18,646 (R 18) | R 44 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 22,714 (R 22) | R 14 | + 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 17,480 (R 17) | R 30 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 9,016 (R 9) | R 17 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 45,000 (R 44) | R 64 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 38,700 (R 38) | R 22 | + 73% | |
| 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 | + 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 666,667 (R 649) | R 84 | + 676% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Rp 13,509 (R 13) | R 18 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 22,285 (R 22) | R 9 | + 130% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Medan (Indonesia) is 36% cheaper than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 7,892,480 (R 7,683) | R 11,290 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Rp 12,329,100 (R 12,001) | R 8,412 | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 716,406 (R 697) | R 1,896 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 7,000,000 (R 6,814) | R 8,680 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Rp 2,516,130 (R 2,449) | R 6,633 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Rp 325,000 (R 316) | R 730 | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Rp 196,413 (R 191) | R 568 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Rp 5,885,250 (R 5,729) | R 6,023 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,750,000 (R 1,703) | R 1,576 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 60,000 (R 58) | R 71 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 76,191 (R 74) | R 142 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Medan (Indonesia) is 16% cheaper than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Rp 683,100 (R 665) | R 820 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Rp 454,957 (R 443) | R 528 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,162,640 (R 1,132) | R 1,117 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 772,211 (R 752) | R 1,157 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | - 59% | |||
| Transportation in Medan (Indonesia) is 59% cheaper than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 445,471,000 (R 433,623) | R 309,548 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 7,574 (R 7) | R 16 | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 365,000 (R 355) | R 1,729 | - 79% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Rp 56,769 (R 55) | R 152 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Medan (Indonesia) is 45% cheaper than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 57,980 (R 56) | R 58 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 44,844 (R 44) | R 277 | - 84% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 275,163 (R 268) | R 441 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Rp 28,481 (R 28) | R 57 | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 22,658 (R 22) | R 28 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 46,303 (R 45) | R 48 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 10,918 (R 11) | R 22 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 11,620 (R 11) | R 19 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 54,157 (R 53) | R 136 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Medan (Indonesia) is 11% more expensive than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 244,742 (R 238) | R 288 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 102,855 (R 100) | R 167 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 300,000 (R 292) | R 730 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 1,530,840 (R 1,490) | R 487 | + 206% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 123,936 (R 121) | R 51 | + 134% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 39,174 (R 38) | R 26 | + 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 66,537 (R 65) | R 31 | + 106% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Rp 5,900,000 (R 5,743) | R 9,178 | - 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,667 (R 1.62) | R 2.23 | - 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 515,679 (R 502) | R 563 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Rp 17,332 (R 17) | R 40 | - 58% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 713 prices entered by 79 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Medan (Indonesia) is 33% cheaper than in Pretoria (South Africa)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
R 31,000
in Pretoria
you would need to make just about R 20,728
(Rp 21,294,404)
in Medan.
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