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Game Developer Salary Comparison

Side-by-side evaluation of salaries, local taxes, monthly expenses, and real purchasing power

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💡 Smart Analysis

Comparing Medan and Surabaya: Average gross pay is 16% higher in Surabaya. Cost of living is 4% cheaper in Medan. Both cities offer nearly identical purchasing power margins.

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Medan
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Surabaya

💰 Gross Salaries & Ranges

Average Gross Salary (Annual)
The primary average salary across experience ranges
$9,500/yr
$11,000/yr
HIGHER
Junior Developer Pay
$4,000
$5,000
Mid-Level Developer Pay
$7,500
$9,000
Senior Developer Pay
$14,000
$15,000
Lead / Architect Pay
$19,000
$22,000

🏠 Monthly Cost of Living

Rent — City Center (1 Bed)
$220
$260
Rent — Suburbs (1 Bed)
$132
$155
Groceries (Monthly)
$80
$90
Public Transport Pass
$7
$9
Utilities (Electricity, Internet)
$52
$60
Estimated Cost of Living
Rent center, groceries, transport plans & hobbies included
$371/mo
CHEAPER
$388/mo

🧾 Tax rates & Take-home

Average Income Tax Rate
25%
25%
Social Security Deduction
3%
3%
Monthly Take-home (After Tax)
Estimated direct net monthly deposit based on mid-level pay
$456/mo
$547/mo

📊 Affordability & Savings

Affordability Index
Score out of 10 comparing local net pay to costs
9.1
9.1
Monthly Savings Potential
Money left over after all standard cost of living expenses
$85/mo
$159/mo
Months to Save $10,000
~118 months
~63 months
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