Cost of Living Comparison Between Jakarta and Manado Cost of Living Comparison Between Jakarta and Manado

😐 Solo nomad: Jakarta is 18.3% more expensive than Manado without rent, and 47.3% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Jakarta is 3.8% more expensive than Manado without rent, and 56.6% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Jakarta
Manado
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$3.1 Rp 50.3K
$1.22 Rp 19.8K
154.10%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$18.09 Rp 293.6K
$9.36 Rp 152K
93.27%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$3.47 Rp 56.3K
$3.09 Rp 50.2K
12.30%
Cappuccino
$2.09 Rp 33.9K
$1.6 Rp 25.9K
30.62%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.51 Rp 8,342
$0.32 Rp 5,219
59.38%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.28 Rp 4,560
$0.26 Rp 4,225
7.69%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.81 Rp 45.7K
$3.8 Rp 61.6K
-26.05%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$4.36 Rp 70.8K
$5.93 Rp 96.3K
-26.48%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Jakarta
Manado
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.39 Rp 22.5K
$1.16 Rp 18.8K
19.83%
White Bread (500g)
$1.16 Rp 18.8K
$0.93 Rp 15.1K
24.73%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.03 Rp 16.8K
$0.74 Rp 12K
39.19%
Eggs
$1.88 Rp 30.6K
$1.87 Rp 30.4K
0.53%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$6.38 Rp 103.5K
$8.28 Rp 134.3K
-22.95%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$3.08 Rp 50K
$3.24 Rp 52.6K
-4.94%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$7.87 Rp 127.8K
$7.72 Rp 125.3K
1.94%
Apples (1kg)
$2.83 Rp 45.9K
$2.74 Rp 44.4K
3.28%
Banana (1kg)
$1.6 Rp 26K
$1.47 Rp 23.8K
8.84%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.17 Rp 35.2K
$1.88 Rp 30.5K
15.43%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.51 Rp 24.5K
$1.34 Rp 21.7K
12.69%
Potato (1kg)
$1.75 Rp 28.4K
$1.38 Rp 22.5K
26.81%
Onion (1kg)
$2.53 Rp 41K
$1.95 Rp 31.7K
29.74%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.05 Rp 17.1K
$0.95 Rp 15.3K
10.53%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.43 Rp 6,938
$0.48 Rp 7,795
-10.42%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.97 Rp 48.2K
$2.31 Rp 37.5K
28.57%
Wine (Bottle)
$22.91 Rp 371.8K
$20.85 Rp 338.4K
9.88%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.33 Rp 37.8K
$1.81 Rp 29.4K
28.73%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.18 Rp 51.6K
$3.07 Rp 49.8K
3.58%
🚌 Getting Around
Jakarta
Manado
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.23 Rp 3,734
$0.35 Rp 5,758
-34.29%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$12.11 Rp 196.6K
$10.03 Rp 162.8K
20.74%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.54 Rp 8,765
$0.53 Rp 8,561
1.89%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.35 Rp 5,672
$0.35 Rp 5,677
-
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$3.03 Rp 49.1K
$2.89 Rp 46.9K
4.84%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.81 Rp 13.2K
$0.81 Rp 13.2K
-
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$30.9K Rp 501.4M
$24.8K Rp 402.4M
24.61%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$33.6K Rp 545.6M
$27.7K Rp 449.7M
21.31%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Jakarta
Manado
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$92.9 Rp 1.5M
$24.54 Rp 398.3K
278.61%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$6.47 Rp 105K
$4.23 Rp 68.6K
52.96%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$27.52 Rp 446.7K
$23.13 Rp 375.4K
18.98%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Jakarta
Manado
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$29.52 Rp 479.2K
$18.41 Rp 298.8K
60.35%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$12.53 Rp 203.5K
$5.99 Rp 97.3K
109.18%
Cinema Ticket
$3.03 Rp 49.2K
$2.63 Rp 42.6K
15.21%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Jakarta
Manado
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$168 Rp 2.7M
$91.6 Rp 1.5M
83.01%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$9,706 Rp 157.6M
$5,072 Rp 82.3M
91.37%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Jakarta
Manado
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$57.6 Rp 935.1K
$60.4 Rp 980.2K
-4.60%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$33.97 Rp 551.5K
$24.62 Rp 399.7K
37.98%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$84.1 Rp 1.4M
$93.2 Rp 1.5M
-9.74%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$91.1 Rp 1.5M
$75 Rp 1.2M
21.41%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Jakarta
Manado
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$388 Rp 6.3M
$325 Rp 5.3M
19.19%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$232 Rp 3.8M
$102 Rp 1.6M
128.92%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,184 Rp 19.2M
$334 Rp 5.4M
254.25%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$654 Rp 10.6M
$186 Rp 3M
250.83%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,719 Rp 27.9M
$1,257 Rp 20.4M
36.77%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$973 Rp 15.8M
$806 Rp 13.1M
20.68%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Jakarta
Manado
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$507 Rp 8.2M
$252 Rp 4.1M
101.47%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
9.59
10
-4.10%

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Last update for Jakarta: October 27, 2025

Last update for Manado: October 28, 2025

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