Cost of living
Denpasar compared to Medan
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Overview comparison
DenpasarMedan
Consumer prices in Medan are roughly 46% higher than in Denpasar.
Cost of living
| Item | Denpasar | Medan |
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| Total with rent one person | 613 | 600 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,186 | 1,310 |
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| Without rent one person | 306 | 304 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,003 | 1,190 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 177.18 | 241.65 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 432.79 | 455.88 |
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| Food person | 259 | 200 |
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| Food family | 455 | 527 |
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| Transport person | 39.12 | 40.15 |
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| Transport family | 95.37 | 134.48 |
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| Life expectancy | 75.83 years | 68.35 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Denpasar | Medan |
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| Lunch Menu | 1.51 | 2.6 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 18.87 | 13.65 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.32 | 2.66 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.5 | 3.52 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.27 | 2 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.73 | 0.49 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Denpasar | Medan |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 206.26 | 208.93 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 170.25 | 116.49 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 666.87 | 403.47 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 448.4 | 272.43 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 36.33 | 45.96 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 54.52 | 61.79 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 23.22 | 31.41 |
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Transportation
| Item | Denpasar | Medan |
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| Local transport ticket | 10.24 | 8.5 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 757 | 2,037 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 410 | 638 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.23 | 0.28 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 13.96% | 8.25% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 3.42 | 4.99 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.04 | 0.73 |
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Groceries
| Item | Denpasar | Medan |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.46 | 1.6 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.65 | 1.04 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.48 | 1.74 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.51 | 4.87 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.81 | 2.55 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.37 | 8.17 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.38 | 1.25 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.22 | 0.25 |
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Other
| Item | Denpasar | Medan |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 35.61 | 30.34 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.36 | 3.92 |
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| Doctors visit | 21.46 | 15.77 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.42 | 2.95 |
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| Brand Jeans | 38.35 | 71.12 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 68.35 | 126.47 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 162.72 | 73.25 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 4,805 | 13,322 |
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