Manado is the cheapest of Indonesia's 6 priced cities — $290 a month in essentials, 38% below Jakarta at $464. The average net salary of $213 covers that 0.7×. 104.1 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at regency/city level. PM2.5 averages 7.3 µg/m³ a year, 1× the WHO guideline of 5. Feb averages 27°C, May 28°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $82 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $250 |
| Groceries | $82 |
| Dining out | $46 |
| Utilities | $68 |
| Local transport | $12 |
| Essentials / mo | $290 |
| Avg net salary | $213 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $171 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $297 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Manado, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $1.39 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $16.70 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $2.78 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $1.76 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $3.34 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $2.78 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $0.58 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $0.24 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.35 |
| White bread, 500 g | $1.08 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $0.74 |
| Eggs, 12 | $1.89 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $16.70 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $2.76 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $2.32 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.48 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $0.98 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $0.81 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $2.84 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.44 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $0.31 |
| Taxi start | $0.28 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $0.28 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $0.63 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $53.81 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $13.91 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $4.36 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $12.99 |
| Cinema, one seat | $2.50 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Manado has 104.1 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (regency/city level). That is the 3rd-highest of 6 Indonesia cities we track. Indonesia's national figure is 104.8, so Manado runs 1 below the country as a whole.
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A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27.3°C | 33.2°C | 87% | 86% | 289 mm |
| Feb | 27.2°C | 33°C | 87% | 84% | 242 mm |
| Mar | 27.5°C | 33.5°C | 86% | 81% | 258 mm |
| Apr | 28°C | 34.4°C | 85% | 74% | 259 mm |
| May | 28.2°C | 34.9°C | 85% | 75% | 338 mm |
| Jun | 27.7°C | 33.9°C | 86% | 76% | 367 mm |
| Jul | 27.6°C | 33.4°C | 84% | 74% | 277 mm |
| Aug | 27.8°C | 33.3°C | 81% | 66% | 180 mm |
| Sep | 27.8°C | 33.5°C | 81% | 71% | 218 mm |
| Oct | 28.1°C | 34.2°C | 82% | 73% | 242 mm |
| Nov | 27.9°C | 34.4°C | 85% | 81% | 306 mm |
| Dec | 27.8°C | 34°C | 87% | 85% | 275 mm |
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