Cost of Living Comparison Between Medellin and Makassar Cost of Living Comparison Between Medellin and Makassar

😐 Solo nomad: Medellin is 15.1% more expensive than Makassar without rent, and 51.6% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Medellin is 29.7% more expensive than Makassar without rent, and 56.8% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Medellin
Makassar
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$6.23 COP 26K
$3.13 Rp 50.9K
99.04%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$32.34 COP 134.8K
$9.31 Rp 151.1K
247.37%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$7.39 COP 30.8K
$3.12 Rp 50.6K
136.86%
Cappuccino
$1.72 COP 7,155
$2.07 Rp 33.6K
-16.91%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.1 COP 4,575
$0.66 Rp 10.7K
66.67%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.73 COP 3,060
$0.36 Rp 5,924
102.78%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.66 COP 6,916
$3.59 Rp 58.3K
-53.76%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.2 COP 13.3K
$3.65 Rp 59.2K
-12.33%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Medellin
Makassar
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.09 COP 4,552
$1.64 Rp 26.6K
-33.54%
White Bread (500g)
$1.24 COP 5,188
$1.09 Rp 17.7K
13.76%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.33 COP 5,544
$0.67 Rp 10.9K
98.51%
Eggs
$2.22 COP 9,252
$1.4 Rp 22.7K
58.57%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$4.55 COP 19K
$5.31 Rp 86.2K
-14.31%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$5.71 COP 23.8K
$2.77 Rp 45K
106.14%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$8.59 COP 35.8K
$4.4 Rp 71.4K
95.23%
Apples (1kg)
$2.26 COP 9,410
$2.27 Rp 36.8K
-0.44%
Banana (1kg)
$1.07 COP 4,461
$1.57 Rp 25.4K
-31.85%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.51 COP 6,293
$1.79 Rp 29K
-15.64%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.42 COP 5,911
$1.52 Rp 24.6K
-6.58%
Potato (1kg)
$1.11 COP 4,619
$1.26 Rp 20.5K
-11.90%
Onion (1kg)
$1.18 COP 4,932
$1.53 Rp 24.8K
-22.88%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.89 COP 3,718
$0.45 Rp 7,227
97.78%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.84 COP 3,507
$0.48 Rp 7,780
75.00%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.35 COP 9,809
$2.56 Rp 41.6K
-8.20%
Wine (Bottle)
$9.34 COP 38.9K
$20.19 Rp 327.6K
-53.74%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.18 COP 4,927
$2.09 Rp 34K
-43.54%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.49 COP 10.4K
$2.49 Rp 40.5K
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🚌 Getting Around
Medellin
Makassar
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.83 COP 3,464
$0.3 Rp 4,820
176.67%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$41.9 COP 174.7K
$4.72 Rp 76.6K
787.71%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.41 COP 5,899
$0.58 Rp 9,368
143.10%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.96 COP 8,164
$0.29 Rp 4,647
575.86%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$7.85 COP 32.7K
$3.11 Rp 50.5K
152.41%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.02 COP 4,265
$0.82 Rp 13.3K
24.39%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$17.6K COP 73.4M
$17.2K Rp 279.5M
2.19%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.2K COP 109.2M
$18.8K Rp 304.6M
39.62%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Medellin
Makassar
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$82.5 COP 344.1K
$66.3 Rp 1.1M
24.54%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$9.44 COP 39.4K
$3.59 Rp 58.3K
162.95%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$23.51 COP 98K
$32.81 Rp 532.6K
-28.35%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Medellin
Makassar
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$25.68 COP 107.1K
$23.45 Rp 380.7K
9.51%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$19.14 COP 79.8K
$6.25 Rp 101.5K
206.24%
Cinema Ticket
$3.96 COP 16.5K
$3.03 Rp 49.2K
30.69%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Medellin
Makassar
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$305 COP 1.3M
$104 Rp 1.7M
192.27%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$5,925 COP 24.7M
$4,162 Rp 67.6M
42.36%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Medellin
Makassar
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$57.9 COP 241.4K
$29.59 Rp 480.4K
95.67%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$31.59 COP 131.7K
$25.58 Rp 415.3K
23.49%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$103 COP 430.1K
$82 Rp 1.3M
25.85%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$106 COP 440.5K
$43.22 Rp 701.5K
144.49%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Medellin
Makassar
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$489 COP 2M
$219 Rp 3.6M
123.49%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$379 COP 1.6M
$169 Rp 2.7M
124.90%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$827 COP 3.4M
$436 Rp 7.1M
89.80%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$729 COP 3M
$336 Rp 5.5M
116.91%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,190 COP 9.1M
$1,245 Rp 20.2M
75.89%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,532 COP 6.4M
$798 Rp 12.9M
92.14%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Medellin
Makassar
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$550 COP 2.3M
$230 Rp 3.7M
138.79%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
13.43
6
123.83%

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Last update for Medellin: October 28, 2025

Last update for Makassar: October 29, 2025

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