Unlock deeper multi-jurisdiction research
Full sub-pages, saves, and alerts are available on paid plans.
Compare Medan
Side-by-side comparison with top 6 alternatives
Overview
Compare Medan with similar cities across cost of living, safety, and quality of life metrics.
| Metric | Medan Indonesia | Colombo District Sri Lanka | Navi Mumbai India | Cavite Philippines | Cagayan Philippines | Thane India | Blantyre District Malawi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match Score | Reference | 102.19% | 101.46% | 100.93% | 100.79% | 100.40% | 100.37% |
| Cost of Living | |||||||
| Total Monthly Cost | $621 | $823 | $688 | $798 | $643 | $838 | $860 |
| Rent (1-Bed Center) | $200.00 | $320.00 | $290.00 | $320.00 | $200.00 | $265.00 | $300.00 |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $1.50 | $2.25 | $2.00 | $3.00 | $2.10 | $3.40 | $3.00 |
| Coffee (Cappuccino) | $1.80 | $1.75 | $2.00 | $2.25 | $2.00 | $1.80 | $1.75 |
| Safety & Society | |||||||
| General Safety | 55 | 55 | 54 | 55 | 60 | 59 | 55 |
| Female Safety | 45 | 50 | 46 | 50 | 50 | 52 | 45 |
| LGBTQ+ Safety | 30 | 30 | 38 | 45 | 40 | 46 | 30 |
| Quality & Infrastructure | |||||||
| Internet Speed | 67 Mbps | 19 Mbps | 65 Mbps | 138 Mbps | 30 Mbps | N/A | N/A |
| Walkability | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 |
| Healthcare | 45 | 50 | 64 | 50 | 50 | 66 | 45 |
| English Proficiency | 35 | 60 | 67 | 55 | 65 | 60 | 70 |
| Population | 2.11M | 2.27M | 1.12M | 4.57M | 1.28M | 1.89M | 1.25M |
| Avg Temp | 25.80°C | 26.40°C | 26.80°C | 26.70°C | 27.90°C | 26.80°C | 22.90°C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Subscribe to unlock the full sub-page depth for additional jurisdictions.
You can keep discovering Oyster publicly, but full multi-jurisdiction depth, tracking, alerts, and exports are part of paid access.