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Cost of Living Comparison Between Makassar and Bali Cost of Living Comparison Between Makassar and Bali

🙂 Solo nomad: Makassar is 32.2% cheaper than Bali without rent, and 47.7% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Makassar is 28.1% cheaper than Bali without rent, and 59.9% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Makassar
Bali
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$3.1 Rp 51.6K
$2.87 Rp 47.7K
8.01%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$9.04 Rp 150.6K
$26.86 Rp 447.5K
-66.34%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$3.02 Rp 50.3K
$4.26 Rp 70.9K
-29.11%
Cappuccino
$1.78 Rp 29.7K
$2.28 Rp 38K
-21.93%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.7 Rp 11.6K
$1.15 Rp 19.1K
-39.13%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.4 Rp 6,585
$0.58 Rp 9,671
-31.03%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$3.66 Rp 61K
$2.41 Rp 40.2K
51.87%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.74 Rp 62.4K
$3.25 Rp 54.2K
15.08%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Makassar
Bali
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.7 Rp 28.3K
$1.72 Rp 28.7K
-1.16%
White Bread (500g)
$1.14 Rp 18.9K
$2.34 Rp 39K
-51.28%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$0.63 Rp 10.6K
$1.09 Rp 18.2K
-42.20%
Eggs
$1.39 Rp 23.2K
$2.28 Rp 37.9K
-39.04%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$5.57 Rp 92.8K
$13.9 Rp 231.6K
-59.93%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$2.82 Rp 47K
$4 Rp 66.7K
-29.50%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$4.18 Rp 69.6K
$11.63 Rp 193.9K
-64.06%
Apples (1kg)
$2.34 Rp 39K
$3.47 Rp 57.8K
-32.56%
Banana (1kg)
$1.61 Rp 26.9K
$1.49 Rp 24.8K
8.05%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.81 Rp 30.1K
$2.57 Rp 42.8K
-29.57%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.5 Rp 25K
$2.15 Rp 35.8K
-30.23%
Potato (1kg)
$1.25 Rp 20.9K
$1.85 Rp 30.8K
-32.43%
Onion (1kg)
$1.57 Rp 26.1K
$2.15 Rp 35.9K
-26.98%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.44 Rp 7,336
$0.98 Rp 16.3K
-55.10%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.44 Rp 7,396
$0.74 Rp 12.4K
-40.54%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.54 Rp 42.3K
$3.1 Rp 51.7K
-18.06%
Wine (Bottle)
$22.23 Rp 370.4K
$21.98 Rp 366.3K
1.14%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.01 Rp 33.5K
$2.74 Rp 45.7K
-26.64%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.43 Rp 40.4K
$2.65 Rp 44.1K
-8.30%
🚌 Getting Around
Makassar
Bali
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.32 Rp 5,350
$0.27 Rp 4,499
18.52%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$4.56 Rp 76K
$8.43 Rp 140.5K
-45.91%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.58 Rp 9,594
$0.45 Rp 7,445
28.89%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.29 Rp 4,799
$0.45 Rp 7,526
-35.56%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$2.99 Rp 49.8K
$6.24 Rp 104K
-52.08%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.77 Rp 12.9K
$0.8 Rp 13.4K
-3.75%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$16.7K Rp 278.4M
$25.9K Rp 432.1M
-35.57%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$18.2K Rp 303.3M
$32.5K Rp 541.7M
-44.02%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Makassar
Bali
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$67.8 Rp 1.1M
$79.1 Rp 1.3M
-14.24%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$3.56 Rp 59.3K
$4.11 Rp 68.5K
-13.38%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$32.66 Rp 544.1K
$23.48 Rp 391.3K
39.10%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Makassar
Bali
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$23.83 Rp 397K
$81.8 Rp 1.4M
-70.86%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$6.12 Rp 101.9K
$5.46 Rp 91K
12.09%
Cinema Ticket
$3.11 Rp 51.8K
$3.3 Rp 55K
-5.76%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Makassar
Bali
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$106 Rp 1.8M
$267 Rp 4.4M
-60.09%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$4,117 Rp 68.6M
$6,120 Rp 102M
-32.73%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Makassar
Bali
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$29.41 Rp 490.1K
$51.2 Rp 853.1K
-42.56%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$25.97 Rp 432.8K
$36.89 Rp 614.7K
-29.60%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$83.3 Rp 1.4M
$84 Rp 1.4M
-0.81%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$44.06 Rp 734.2K
$72.8 Rp 1.2M
-39.45%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Makassar
Bali
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$213 Rp 3.5M
$872 Rp 14.5M
-75.62%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$168 Rp 2.8M
$574 Rp 9.6M
-70.79%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$425 Rp 7.1M
$2,936 Rp 48.9M
-85.54%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$343 Rp 5.7M
$1,800 Rp 30M
-80.95%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,188 Rp 19.8M
$2,882 Rp 48M
-58.77%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$804 Rp 13.4M
$1,994 Rp 33.2M
-59.69%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Makassar
Bali
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$234 Rp 3.9M
$242 Rp 4M
-2.97%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6
13.28
-54.82%

Citycost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update for Makassar: December 1, 2025

Last update for Bali: November 30, 2025

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