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๐Ÿ’ก Smart Analysis

Comparing Medan and Surabaya: Average gross pay is 14% 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

๐Ÿ’ฐ Gross Salaries & Ranges

Average Gross Salary (Annual)
The primary average salary across experience ranges
$10,500/yr
$12,000/yr
HIGHER
Junior Developer Pay
$4,500
$5,500
Mid-Level Developer Pay
$8,500
$10,000
Senior Developer Pay
$15,000
$17,000
Lead / Architect Pay
$21,000
$24,000

๐Ÿ  Monthly Cost of Living

Rent โ€” City Center (1 Bed)
$220
$260
Rent โ€” 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

๐Ÿงพ 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
$516/mo
$608/mo

๐Ÿ“Š 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
$145/mo
$220/mo
Months to Save $10,000
~69 months
~45 months
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