Cost of Living Comparison Between Jakarta and Makassar Cost of Living Comparison Between Jakarta and Makassar

😐 Solo nomad: Jakarta is 6.4% more expensive than Makassar without rent, and 28% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Jakarta is 11.7% more expensive than Makassar without rent, and 40.6% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Jakarta
Makassar
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$3.1 Rp 50.3K
$3.13 Rp 50.9K
-0.96%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$18.09 Rp 293.6K
$9.31 Rp 151.1K
94.31%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$3.47 Rp 56.3K
$3.12 Rp 50.6K
11.22%
Cappuccino
$2.09 Rp 33.9K
$2.07 Rp 33.6K
0.97%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.51 Rp 8,342
$0.66 Rp 10.7K
-22.73%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.28 Rp 4,560
$0.36 Rp 5,924
-22.22%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.81 Rp 45.7K
$3.59 Rp 58.3K
-21.73%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$4.36 Rp 70.8K
$3.65 Rp 59.2K
19.45%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Jakarta
Makassar
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.39 Rp 22.5K
$1.64 Rp 26.6K
-15.24%
White Bread (500g)
$1.16 Rp 18.8K
$1.09 Rp 17.7K
6.42%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.03 Rp 16.8K
$0.67 Rp 10.9K
53.73%
Eggs
$1.88 Rp 30.6K
$1.4 Rp 22.7K
34.29%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$6.38 Rp 103.5K
$5.31 Rp 86.2K
20.15%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$3.08 Rp 50K
$2.77 Rp 45K
11.19%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$7.87 Rp 127.8K
$4.4 Rp 71.4K
78.86%
Apples (1kg)
$2.83 Rp 45.9K
$2.27 Rp 36.8K
24.67%
Banana (1kg)
$1.6 Rp 26K
$1.57 Rp 25.4K
1.91%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.17 Rp 35.2K
$1.79 Rp 29K
21.23%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.51 Rp 24.5K
$1.52 Rp 24.6K
-0.66%
Potato (1kg)
$1.75 Rp 28.4K
$1.26 Rp 20.5K
38.89%
Onion (1kg)
$2.53 Rp 41K
$1.53 Rp 24.8K
65.36%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.05 Rp 17.1K
$0.45 Rp 7,227
133.33%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.43 Rp 6,938
$0.48 Rp 7,780
-10.42%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.97 Rp 48.2K
$2.56 Rp 41.6K
16.02%
Wine (Bottle)
$22.91 Rp 371.8K
$20.19 Rp 327.6K
13.47%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.33 Rp 37.8K
$2.09 Rp 34K
11.48%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.18 Rp 51.6K
$2.49 Rp 40.5K
27.71%
🚌 Getting Around
Jakarta
Makassar
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.23 Rp 3,734
$0.3 Rp 4,820
-23.33%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$12.11 Rp 196.6K
$4.72 Rp 76.6K
156.57%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.54 Rp 8,765
$0.58 Rp 9,368
-6.90%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.35 Rp 5,672
$0.29 Rp 4,647
20.69%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$3.03 Rp 49.1K
$3.11 Rp 50.5K
-2.57%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.81 Rp 13.2K
$0.82 Rp 13.3K
-1.22%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$30.9K Rp 501.4M
$17.2K Rp 279.5M
79.39%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$33.6K Rp 545.6M
$18.8K Rp 304.6M
79.10%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Jakarta
Makassar
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$92.9 Rp 1.5M
$66.3 Rp 1.1M
40.20%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$6.47 Rp 105K
$3.59 Rp 58.3K
80.22%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$27.52 Rp 446.7K
$32.81 Rp 532.6K
-16.12%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Jakarta
Makassar
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$29.52 Rp 479.2K
$23.45 Rp 380.7K
25.88%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$12.53 Rp 203.5K
$6.25 Rp 101.5K
100.48%
Cinema Ticket
$3.03 Rp 49.2K
$3.03 Rp 49.2K
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🧸 Childcare & Education
Jakarta
Makassar
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$168 Rp 2.7M
$104 Rp 1.7M
60.71%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$9,706 Rp 157.6M
$4,162 Rp 67.6M
133.22%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Jakarta
Makassar
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$57.6 Rp 935.1K
$29.59 Rp 480.4K
94.69%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$33.97 Rp 551.5K
$25.58 Rp 415.3K
32.80%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$84.1 Rp 1.4M
$82 Rp 1.3M
2.61%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$91.1 Rp 1.5M
$43.22 Rp 701.5K
110.74%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Jakarta
Makassar
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$388 Rp 6.3M
$219 Rp 3.6M
77.02%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$232 Rp 3.8M
$169 Rp 2.7M
37.95%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,184 Rp 19.2M
$436 Rp 7.1M
171.70%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$654 Rp 10.6M
$336 Rp 5.5M
94.42%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,719 Rp 27.9M
$1,245 Rp 20.2M
38.07%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$973 Rp 15.8M
$798 Rp 12.9M
21.98%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Jakarta
Makassar
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$507 Rp 8.2M
$230 Rp 3.7M
120.10%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
9.59
6
59.83%

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Last update for Jakarta: October 27, 2025

Last update for Makassar: October 29, 2025

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