Indonesia vs Indonesia · 3,203 km apart
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| Expense | Ternate | Medan | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $4.05 | $4.62 | Ternate |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $16.20 | $18.47 | Ternate |
| Cappuccino | $1.22 | $1.39 | Ternate |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $91.80 | $105 | Ternate |
| Monthly public transport pass | $14.85 | $16.93 | Ternate |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $39.15 | $44.63 | Ternate |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $11.34 | $12.93 | Ternate |
| Fitness club membership | $11.34 | $12.93 | Ternate |
| Cinema ticket | $2.97 | $3.39 | Ternate |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $173 | $203 | Ternate |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $120 | $141 | Ternate |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $360 | $424 | Ternate |
| Total single-person budget | $390 | $449 | Ternate |
| Average net salary | $420 | $479 |
Ternate is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Ternate runs about $390 versus $449 in Medan — a difference of roughly 15%.
Salary-adjusted, Ternate 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 Ternate · Full cost of living in Medan