Cost of living in Manado (Indonesia) is 44% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark)
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| Food | - 46% | |||
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| Food in Manado (Indonesia) is 46% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Manado | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 42,232 (kr18) | kr125 | - 86% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 60,542 (kr25) | kr72 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 22,216 (kr9) | kr37 | - 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 22,174 (kr9) | kr11 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 25,512 (kr11) | kr31 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 7,284 (kr3.06) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 40,316 (kr17) | kr52 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 28,923 (kr12) | kr18 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 12,581 (kr5.28) | kr11 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 33,593 (kr14) | kr13 | + 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 325,642 (kr137) | kr81 | + 68% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 25,932 (kr11) | kr19 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 8,057 (kr3.38) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Manado (Indonesia) is 60% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Manado | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 5,903,140 (kr2,480) | kr10,293 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 3,243,580 (kr1,362) | kr7,078 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 507,846 (kr213) | kr1,303 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 3,500,000 (kr1,470) | kr6,025 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 1,977,890 (kr831) | kr4,137 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 351,285 (kr148) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 334,102 (kr140) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 4,483,820 (kr1,883) | kr3,019 | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 2,128,250 (kr894) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 57,453 (kr24) | kr52 | - 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in Manado (Indonesia) is 44% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Manado | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 521,547 (kr219) | kr781 | - 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 412,892 (kr173) | kr237 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,614,570 (kr678) | kr597 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 1,806,490 (kr759) | kr1,050 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Manado (Indonesia) is 43% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Manado | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 233,832,000 (kr98,219) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 12,011 (kr5.04) | kr12 | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 500,000 (kr210) | kr388 | - 46% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Rp 138,067 (kr58) | kr266 | - 78% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Manado (Indonesia) is 21% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Manado | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 17,419 (kr7) | kr58 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 150,000 (kr63) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 30,641 (kr13) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 18,235 (kr8) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 52,682 (kr22) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 17,012 (kr7) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 5,095 (kr2.14) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 40,121 (kr17) | kr181 | - 91% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Manado (Indonesia) is 26% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Manado | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 86,886 (kr36) | kr380 | - 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 77,951 (kr33) | kr219 | - 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 250,000 (kr105) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 229,766 (kr97) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 210,702 (kr89) | kr73 | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 44,966 (kr19) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 53,675 (kr23) | kr33 | - 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 15,963,300 (kr6,705) | kr2,962 | + 126% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 4,082 (kr1.71) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 492,741 (kr207) | kr255 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 27,949 (kr12) | kr47 | - 75% | |
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TOTAL | - 44% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 108 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2025.
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