What does groceries cost in Medan?

Basic groceries in Medan cost: milk (1L) ($1), bread (500g) ($1), rice (1kg) ($1), eggs (12 pack) ($2), chicken breast (1kg) ($3), apples (1kg) ($2), bananas (1kg) ($1).

What does dining out cost in Medan?

Dining out in Medan: local beer ($4), coffee ($2), inexpensive meal ($3), mid-range restaurant meal ($18).

What does housing cost in Medan?

Average monthly rent in Medan: 1-bedroom apartment in city center ($206), 1-bedroom apartment outside center ($138), 3-bedroom apartment in city center ($470), 3-bedroom apartment outside center ($325).

What does transportation cost in Medan?

Transportation costs in Medan: public transport ticket ($0.30), taxi starting fare ($0.54), gasoline per liter ($0.76), monthly transport pass ($8.00).

What does utilities cost in Medan?

Monthly utilities in Medan: basic utilities for 85m² apartment ($57), mobile phone plan ($4), internet ($22).

What does entertainment cost in Medan?

Entertainment costs in Medan: gym membership ($26), movie ticket ($5), theater ticket ($18).

What does personal care cost in Medan?

Personal care items in Medan: deodorant ($1), shampoo ($2), toothpaste ($1), haircut ($3).

What does clothing cost in Medan?

Clothing prices in Medan: jeans ($50), dress ($31), sneakers ($99), leather shoes ($86).

What does healthcare cost in Medan?

Healthcare costs in Medan: cold medicine ($2), antibiotics ($4), doctor visit ($15).

What does education cost in Medan?

Education costs in Medan: preschool (monthly) ($123), international school (monthly) ($10545).

What does other expenses cost in Medan?

Costs in Medan include: averageSalary ($222), tv ($300), microwave ($130), laundryDetergent ($4), cleaning ($5).

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Indonesia

Medan

North Sumatra

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2,109,330 people • 10:09 AM

Lifestyle

Food Scene

Excellent

Coffee Culture

Excellent

Nightlife

Limited

Street Cleanliness

Limited

Work

Work Cafés

Excellent

Power Reliability

Good

Coworking

Good

Nature

Nearby Mountains

Green Spaces

Limited

Community

Nomad Community

Poor

Cost of Living

Total

$1,057

Additional Expenses

Groceries

$165

Food Outside

$120

Base Cost

$39

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Weather

03/04/2026

Air Quality

Poor

121/500

Forecast

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34°C

24°C

Feels like: 41°C

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WIFI

Good

Download Speed

Median

59.66 Mbps

Max

146.34 Mbps

Min

1.18 Mbps

Upload Speed

Median

56.14 Mbps

Max

234.56 Mbps

Min

1.50 Mbps

Latency

16 ms

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Safety

4/10 - Moderate

Walking at Day

Moderate

Walking at Night

Unsafe

Safety Index

Moderate

Crime Index

Moderate

Mobility

Walkability

Okay

Public Transit

Okay

Bikeability

Bad

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