Medan
city in North Sumatra Province, Indonesia
Live & travel in Medan
Estimate for a remote worker (rent + living) from World Bank price levels. Capitals can be higher. · US travel advisory: Jul 6, 2026
Climate by month
NASA POWER monthly climatology ·Humidity: 86%
Embassies & consulates in Medan
5 missions from 5 countries
Where to eat in Medan
- Tip Top RestaurantMid-range
Jalan Jenderal Ahmad Yani no 92 A-B
- Restoran GarudaBudget
Jalan H. Adam Malik
- Bollywood Food CentreBudget
Jl. Muara Takus No 7
- Cahaya Baru Indian RestaurantBudget
Jalan Teuku Cik Ditiro
- Sadar jiwo noodlebarBudget
Jl. Teuku Cik Ditiro No.36, Madras Hulu, Kec. Medan Polonia, Kota Medan, Sumatera Utara 20152
- Taipan RestaurantSplurge
Capital building, 1st Floor
- Kedai Kopi ApekBudget
Jalan Hindu, Kesawan
- Lontong Kak LinBudget
Jalan Teuku Cik Ditiro
- Mie Aceh Titi BobrokBudget
Jl. Setia Budi
- Mie Ayam Jamur JuaraBudget
Jl. Taruma Simp. Airlangga
- OnDo Grill BatakMid-range
Jl. Pabrik Tenun No.45
- Rumah Makan Islam MarikenaMid-range
Jl. Jamin Ginting No.94
- Holywings
Jl. A Rivai
- Shoot Resto Bar Club
Jl. Kapten Pattimura 423
- Bistronomix
Jl. Perintis Kemerdekaan
- Harbour 9
Forum 9 building ground floor
- Healy Mac's
Centre Point complex Blok M
- Retrospective Entertainment
Jl. Putri Hijau, Capital Building 6th Floor
- Stroom KTV
Selecta
- The Tavern Pub
Hotel Danau Toba
Source and corrections: Wikivoyage guide to Medan · CC BY-SA 4.0
Frequently asked questions
Where can you eat in Medan?
The travel guide to Medan lists Tip Top Restaurant, Restoran Garuda, Bollywood Food Centre, Cahaya Baru Indian Restaurant, and Sadar jiwo noodlebar.
Is Medan safe for travellers?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Indonesia at Level 2. The national intentional-homicide rate is 0.3 per 100,000 people.
How much does it cost to live in Medan?
Roughly $1,400 per month for a remote worker, based on Indonesia price levels (31% of US prices).
What is the weather like in Medan in November?
In November Medan averages a high of 31°C, a low of 21°C and about 233 mm of rain.
Which embassies and consulates are in Medan?
5 diplomatic missions, including China (Consulate General), India (Consulate General), Japan (Consulate General), and Malaysia (Consulate General).
Cities in Indonesia
Sources: World Bank (CC BY 4.0), NASA POWER, U.S. Department of State, Wikidata (CC0), Wikimedia Commons, ExchangeRate-API.