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About Medan

Medan, Indonesia 🇮🇩 is an affordable, lively city for digital nomads who want big-city energy without Bali prices. You’ll find plenty of local food, growing café culture, and easy access to nearby nature like Lake Toba 🌿. Internet and coworking options are improving, though traffic can be hectic 🚗. Great for nomads seeking value, culture, and adventure.

Through the year

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0° 10° 20° 30° 40° Jan: 386 mm Feb: 272 mm Mar: 299 mm Apr: 334 mm May: 353 mm Jun: 290 mm Jul: 243 mm Aug: 405 mm Sep: 389 mm Oct: 485 mm Nov: 615 mm Dec: 471 mm Jan: 29°C / 23°C Feb: 30°C / 23°C Mar: 30°C / 23°C Apr: 30°C / 23°C May: 31°C / 24°C Jun: 31°C / 24°C Jul: 31°C / 24°C Aug: 30°C / 23°C Sep: 30°C / 23°C Oct: 30°C / 23°C Nov: 29°C / 23°C Dec: 29°C / 23°C Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

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Key scores

Cost of Living 8.3
Digital Nomad Popularity 2.6
Safety 5.2
Internet Speed 6.7
Weather 3.9
Accommodation Cost 7.9
Female Friendly 5.2
Racial Tolerance 5.7
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Quick costs

Quick costs in Medan
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $226.95 per month
Coworking Space $97.26 per month
Coffee $16.51 per cup
Beer $2.65 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $1.47 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $14.74 per month
Mobile Plan $7.07 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $26.53 per month

Other cities in Indonesia

Other cities in Indonesia
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Ubud $2,252 7.5 Compare
2 Canggu $2,664 7.3 Compare
3 Seminyak $2,835 7.1 Compare
4 Sanur $1,936 6.9 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Lake Toba ID Indonesia $1,394 5.6 Compare
2 Penang MY Malaysia $2,125 7.4 Compare
3 George Town MY Malaysia $1,765 7.3 Compare
4 Ipoh MY Malaysia $1,554 6.5 Compare

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