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Cheaper overall| Expense | Surabaya | Medan | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $5.18 | $4.62 | Medan |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $20.74 | $18.47 | Medan |
| Cappuccino | $1.56 | $1.39 | Medan |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $118 | $105 | Medan |
| Monthly public transport pass | $19.01 | $16.93 | Medan |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $50.11 | $44.63 | Medan |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $14.52 | $12.93 | Medan |
| Fitness club membership | $14.52 | $12.93 | Medan |
| Cinema ticket | $3.80 | $3.39 | Medan |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $235 | $203 | Medan |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $163 | $141 | Medan |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $490 | $424 | Medan |
| Total single-person budget | $509 | $449 | Medan |
| Average net salary | $538 | $479 |
Medan is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Surabaya runs about $509 versus $449 in Medan — a difference of roughly 12%.
Salary-adjusted, Medan 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 Surabaya · Full cost of living in Medan