Cost of living
Medan compared to West Sumatra
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Overview comparison
MedanWest Sumatra
Consumer prices in Medan are roughly 40% higher than in West Sumatra.
Cost of living
| Item | Medan | West Sumatra |
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| Total with rent one person | 600 | 479 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,310 | 1,109 |
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| Without rent one person | 304 | 292 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,190 | 934 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 241.65 | 139.58 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 455.88 | 174.96 |
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| Food person | 200 | 301 |
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| Food family | 527 | 750 |
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| Transport person | 40.15 | 44.15 |
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| Transport family | 134.48 | 116.94 |
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| Life expectancy | 68.35 years | 74.03 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Medan | West Sumatra |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.6 | 1.1 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 13.65 | 23.35 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 2.66 | 3.95 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.52 | 1.37 |
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| Cappuccino | 2 | 1.67 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.49 | 1.76 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Medan | West Sumatra |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 208.93 | 80.39 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 116.49 | 81.43 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 403.47 | 165.62 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 272.43 | 135 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 45.96 | 28.63 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 61.79 | 34.94 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 31.41 | 27.9 |
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Transportation
| Item | Medan | West Sumatra |
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| Local transport ticket | 8.5 | 9.7 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,037 | 869 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 638 | 1,202 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.28 | 0.5 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 8.25% | 19.74% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 4.99 | 4.23 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.73 | 0.82 |
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Groceries
| Item | Medan | West Sumatra |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.6 | 1.46 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.04 | 1.72 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.74 | 1.47 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.87 | 10.33 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.55 | 9.75 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.17 | 7.18 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.25 | 1.25 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.25 | 0.35 |
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Other
| Item | Medan | West Sumatra |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 30.34 | 20.94 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.92 | 3.68 |
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| Doctors visit | 15.77 | 14.23 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.95 | 1.99 |
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| Brand Jeans | 71.12 | 85.88 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 126.47 | 53.55 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 73.25 | 157.36 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 13,322 | 6,494 |
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