Cost of living in Manado is very similar to Talas (without rent).
Rent in Manado is 57% cheaper than in Talas.
Cost of living including rent in Manado is 29% lower than in Talas.
Food in Manado is 10% cheaper than in Talas.
Transport in Manado is 232% more expensive than in Talas.
| Manado | Talas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Manado | Talas | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
1.31 $ | 5.94 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 10.7 $ | 18.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.4 $ | 5.74 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.86 $ | 1.18 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.19 $ | 2.14 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.33 $ | 0.64 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.37 $ | 0.88 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.91 $ | 0.49 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.73 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.74 $ | 1.77 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.72 $ | 9.72 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.21 $ | 5.47 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.13 $ | 7.41 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.38 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.77 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.73 $ | 2.08 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.91 $ | 0.5 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.54 $ | 0.55 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.31 $ | 0.31 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.71 $ | 0.8 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 29.5 $ | 6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.1 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.16 $ | 1.59 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.36 $ | 0.2 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 32.8 $ | 9.43 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.83 $ | 0.79 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 4.98 $ | 3.79 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 10 $ | 12.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.34 $ | 4.1 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.46 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.14 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.91 $ | 1.24 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
17.6 $ | 19 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
27.6 $ | 29.1 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
12.5 $ | 12.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 90.1 $ | 284 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 165 $ | 487 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 222 $ | 408 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 348 $ | 735 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 629 $ | 982 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 316 $ | 877 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 245 $ | 263 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 10.07 % | 18.44 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 21.9 $ | 33.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 2.74 $ | 4.14 $ |
| Haircut | 2.11 $ | 3.18 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 103 $ | 107 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 54.9 $ | 40.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 148 $ | 235 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,506 $ | 6,350 $ |