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About Manado

Manado, Indonesia 🇮🇩 is a laid-back coastal city great for digital nomads who want affordable living, warm weather, and easy access to nature 🌴🐠. It’s close to stunning dive spots like Bunaken and has a slower pace than bigger Indonesian hubs. Internet can be decent in central areas, but it’s best for nomads who value chill vibes over a big coworking scene.

Through the year

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Average high and low, °C Rainfall, mm

Key scores

Cost of Living 8.2
Internet Speed 6.1
Safety 7.1
Digital Nomad Popularity 2.0
Weather 6.8
Accommodation Cost 7.8
Female Friendly 6.5
Racial Tolerance 7.0
Updated 3 weeks ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in Manado
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $193.50 per month
Coworking Space $41.46 per month
Coffee $1.38 per cup
Beer $2.21 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $1.66 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $11.06 per month
Mobile Plan $5.53 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $16.59 per month

Other cities in Indonesia

Other cities in Indonesia
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Ubud $2,252 7.5 Compare
2 Canggu $2,664 7.3 Compare
3 Seminyak $2,835 7.1 Compare
4 Sanur $1,936 6.9 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Cagayan de Oro PH Philippines $1,484 6.1 Compare
2 Davao City PH Philippines $1,585 6.3 Compare
3 Bacolod PH Philippines $1,021 6.1 Compare
4 Moalboal PH Philippines $1,756 5.9 Compare

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