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| Expense | Bebandem | Medan | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $3.77 | $4.62 | Bebandem |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $15.07 | $18.47 | Bebandem |
| Cappuccino | $1.13 | $1.39 | Bebandem |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $85.37 | $105 | Bebandem |
| Monthly public transport pass | $13.81 | $16.93 | Bebandem |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $36.41 | $44.63 | Bebandem |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $10.55 | $12.93 | Bebandem |
| Fitness club membership | $10.55 | $12.93 | Bebandem |
| Cinema ticket | $2.76 | $3.39 | Bebandem |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $158 | $203 | Bebandem |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $110 | $141 | Bebandem |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $329 | $424 | Bebandem |
| Total single-person budget | $361 | $449 | Bebandem |
| Average net salary | $391 | $479 |
Bebandem is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Bebandem runs about $361 versus $449 in Medan — a difference of roughly 25%.
Salary-adjusted, Bebandem leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Bebandem · Full cost of living in Medan