Cost of Living Comparison Between Ubud and Makassar Cost of Living Comparison Between Ubud and Makassar

😐 Solo nomad: Ubud is 15.1% more expensive than Makassar without rent, and 11.4% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Ubud is 22.3% more expensive than Makassar without rent, and 14.8% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Ubud
Makassar
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$3 Rp 48.8K
$3.13 Rp 50.9K
-4.15%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$12.52 Rp 203.2K
$9.31 Rp 151.1K
34.48%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$3.18 Rp 51.6K
$3.12 Rp 50.6K
1.92%
Cappuccino
$2.21 Rp 35.9K
$2.07 Rp 33.6K
6.76%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.1 Rp 17.9K
$0.66 Rp 10.7K
66.67%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.26 Rp 4,217
$0.36 Rp 5,924
-27.78%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.5 Rp 40.5K
$3.59 Rp 58.3K
-30.36%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.2 Rp 51.9K
$3.65 Rp 59.2K
-12.33%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Ubud
Makassar
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.49 Rp 24.2K
$1.64 Rp 26.6K
-9.15%
White Bread (500g)
$1.67 Rp 27K
$1.09 Rp 17.7K
53.21%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.14 Rp 18.5K
$0.67 Rp 10.9K
70.15%
Eggs
$2.27 Rp 36.9K
$1.4 Rp 22.7K
62.14%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$13.94 Rp 226.3K
$5.31 Rp 86.2K
162.52%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$4 Rp 64.8K
$2.77 Rp 45K
44.40%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$11.3 Rp 183.4K
$4.4 Rp 71.4K
156.82%
Apples (1kg)
$3.6 Rp 58.4K
$2.27 Rp 36.8K
58.59%
Banana (1kg)
$1.53 Rp 24.8K
$1.57 Rp 25.4K
-2.55%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.65 Rp 43K
$1.79 Rp 29K
48.04%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.38 Rp 22.4K
$1.52 Rp 24.6K
-9.21%
Potato (1kg)
$1.58 Rp 25.6K
$1.26 Rp 20.5K
25.40%
Onion (1kg)
$2.16 Rp 35.1K
$1.53 Rp 24.8K
41.18%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.04 Rp 16.9K
$0.45 Rp 7,227
131.11%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.56 Rp 9,114
$0.48 Rp 7,780
16.67%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.23 Rp 36.3K
$2.56 Rp 41.6K
-12.89%
Wine (Bottle)
$14.98 Rp 243.2K
$20.19 Rp 327.6K
-25.80%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.43 Rp 39.5K
$2.09 Rp 34K
16.27%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.64 Rp 42.8K
$2.49 Rp 40.5K
6.02%
🚌 Getting Around
Ubud
Makassar
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.32 Rp 5,203
$0.3 Rp 4,820
6.67%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$10.12 Rp 164.3K
$4.72 Rp 76.6K
114.41%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.49 Rp 7,888
$0.58 Rp 9,368
-15.52%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.34 Rp 5,573
$0.29 Rp 4,647
17.24%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$6.04 Rp 98K
$3.11 Rp 50.5K
94.21%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.73 Rp 11.9K
$0.82 Rp 13.3K
-10.98%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$26.2K Rp 425.6M
$17.2K Rp 279.5M
52.25%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$31.9K Rp 518.5M
$18.8K Rp 304.6M
70.21%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Ubud
Makassar
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$62.6 Rp 1M
$66.3 Rp 1.1M
-5.52%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$4.1 Rp 66.6K
$3.59 Rp 58.3K
14.21%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$24.32 Rp 394.7K
$32.81 Rp 532.6K
-25.88%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Ubud
Makassar
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$22.6 Rp 366.9K
$23.45 Rp 380.7K
-3.62%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$6.26 Rp 101.5K
$6.25 Rp 101.5K
0.16%
Cinema Ticket
$3.29 Rp 53.4K
$3.03 Rp 49.2K
8.58%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Ubud
Makassar
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$93.2 Rp 1.5M
$104 Rp 1.7M
-10.61%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$6,098 Rp 99M
$4,162 Rp 67.6M
46.51%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Ubud
Makassar
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$52.8 Rp 857.4K
$29.59 Rp 480.4K
78.51%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$24.84 Rp 403.3K
$25.58 Rp 415.3K
-2.89%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$85.2 Rp 1.4M
$82 Rp 1.3M
3.99%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$72.5 Rp 1.2M
$43.22 Rp 701.5K
67.68%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Ubud
Makassar
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$259 Rp 4.2M
$219 Rp 3.6M
18.20%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$159 Rp 2.6M
$169 Rp 2.7M
-5.73%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$578 Rp 9.4M
$436 Rp 7.1M
32.56%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$336 Rp 5.5M
$336 Rp 5.5M
-0.00%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,000 Rp 16.2M
$1,245 Rp 20.2M
-19.65%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$860 Rp 14M
$798 Rp 12.9M
7.88%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Ubud
Makassar
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$182 Rp 3M
$230 Rp 3.7M
-20.79%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
13.28
6
121.33%

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

Last update for Ubud: October 29, 2025

Last update for Makassar: October 29, 2025

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