Cost of Living in Medan
Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for Medan, Indonesia.
Overall, the cost of living in Medan is significantly below the New York City baseline (composite index 14 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.
Rent index (NYC=100)17
Groceries index16
Dining out index15
Transport index11
Utilities index13
Median annual salary$7,564
Minimum wage$1.16/hr
Est. monthly childcare$267
Est. monthly healthcare premium$44
YoY inflation2.8%
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