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

šŸ˜ Solo nomad: Uluwatu, Bali is 93.6% more expensive than Makassar without rent, and 156.9% more expensive with rent.
šŸ˜ Family of 3: Uluwatu, Bali is 81.4% more expensive than Makassar without rent, and 245% more expensive with rent.
Currency
šŸ½ Eating Out
Uluwatu, Bali
Makassar
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$4.32 RpĀ 72.9K
$3.00 RpĀ 50.6K
44.00%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$39.04 RpĀ 659.2K
$9.11 RpĀ 153.8K
328.54%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$5.98 RpĀ 100.9K
$3.05 RpĀ 51.4K
96.07%
Cappuccino
$3.41 RpĀ 57.6K
$1.78 RpĀ 30.1K
91.57%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.65 RpĀ 27.9K
$0.70 RpĀ 11.9K
135.71%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.88 RpĀ 14.9K
$0.40 RpĀ 6,676
120.00%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$3.65 RpĀ 61.7K
$3.65 RpĀ 61.6K
-
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$4.84 RpĀ 81.7K
$3.66 RpĀ 61.8K
32.24%
šŸ›’ Groceries & Markets
Uluwatu, Bali
Makassar
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.81 RpĀ 30.5K
$1.63 RpĀ 27.6K
11.04%
White Bread (500g)
$2.65 RpĀ 44.8K
$1.09 RpĀ 18.4K
143.12%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.21 RpĀ 20.5K
$0.68 RpĀ 11.5K
77.94%
Eggs
$2.54 RpĀ 42.9K
$1.41 RpĀ 23.8K
80.14%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$15.08 RpĀ 254.7K
$5.38 RpĀ 90.8K
180.30%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$4.43 RpĀ 74.8K
$2.72 RpĀ 45.9K
62.87%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$12.68 RpĀ 214.1K
$4.19 RpĀ 70.8K
202.63%
Apples (1kg)
$3.86 RpĀ 65.2K
$2.33 RpĀ 39.4K
65.67%
Banana (1kg)
$1.62 RpĀ 27.4K
$1.56 RpĀ 26.3K
3.85%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.96 RpĀ 50.0K
$1.80 RpĀ 30.4K
64.44%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.33 RpĀ 39.3K
$1.58 RpĀ 26.7K
47.47%
Potato (1kg)
$2.08 RpĀ 35.1K
$1.20 RpĀ 20.2K
73.33%
Onion (1kg)
$2.42 RpĀ 40.9K
$1.56 RpĀ 26.3K
55.13%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.07 RpĀ 18.1K
$0.41 RpĀ 6,961
160.98%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.76 RpĀ 12.8K
$0.44 RpĀ 7,511
72.73%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.44 RpĀ 58.1K
$2.47 RpĀ 41.6K
39.27%
Wine (Bottle)
$26.46 RpĀ 446.7K
$23.73 RpĀ 400.8K
11.50%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$3.05 RpĀ 51.4K
$2.11 RpĀ 35.6K
44.55%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.03 RpĀ 51.1K
$2.51 RpĀ 42.3K
20.72%
šŸšŒ Getting Around
Uluwatu, Bali
Makassar
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.36 RpĀ 6,111
$0.30 RpĀ 4,991
20.00%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$10.32 RpĀ 174.3K
$4.47 RpĀ 75.6K
130.87%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.61 RpĀ 10.2K
$0.54 RpĀ 9,050
12.96%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.56 RpĀ 9,502
$0.29 RpĀ 4,851
93.10%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$7.75 RpĀ 130.9K
$3.06 RpĀ 51.7K
153.27%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.06 RpĀ 17.9K
$0.77 RpĀ 13.0K
37.66%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$32.4K RpĀ 546.4M
$16.8K RpĀ 283.9M
92.47%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$40.3K RpĀ 679.7M
$18.4K RpĀ 310.8M
118.69%
šŸ§¾ Monthly Utilities & Internet
Uluwatu, Bali
Makassar
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$86.5 RpĀ 1.5M
$67.5 RpĀ 1.1M
28.21%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$4.37 RpĀ 73.8K
$3.56 RpĀ 60.2K
22.75%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$26.83 RpĀ 453.1K
$32.06 RpĀ 541.3K
-16.31%
šŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Uluwatu, Bali
Makassar
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$112 RpĀ 1.9M
$23.51 RpĀ 397.1K
374.65%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$7.41 RpĀ 125.1K
$6.20 RpĀ 104.6K
19.52%
Cinema Ticket
$4.67 RpĀ 78.8K
$3.13 RpĀ 52.8K
49.20%
šŸ§ø Childcare & Education
Uluwatu, Bali
Makassar
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$342 RpĀ 5.8M
$104 RpĀ 1.8M
227.66%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$7,617 RpĀ 128.6M
$4,094 RpĀ 69.1M
86.04%
šŸ‘•šŸ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Uluwatu, Bali
Makassar
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$60.0 RpĀ 1.0M
$29.17 RpĀ 492.6K
105.79%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$42.02 RpĀ 709.6K
$25.72 RpĀ 434.3K
63.37%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$94.5 RpĀ 1.6M
$80.6 RpĀ 1.4M
17.29%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$85.2 RpĀ 1.4M
$43.69 RpĀ 737.8K
94.90%
šŸ  Accommodation & Living
Uluwatu, Bali
Makassar
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,348 RpĀ 22.8M
$219 RpĀ 3.7M
515.80%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$905 RpĀ 15.3M
$166 RpĀ 2.8M
445.18%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$4,527 RpĀ 76.4M
$433 RpĀ 7.3M
946.08%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$2,747 RpĀ 46.4M
$341 RpĀ 5.8M
704.91%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$4,040 RpĀ 68.2M
$1,248 RpĀ 21.1M
223.79%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$3,177 RpĀ 53.6M
$791 RpĀ 13.4M
301.48%
šŸ’µ Salaries & Financials
Uluwatu, Bali
Makassar
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
-
$231 RpĀ 3.9M
-
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
13.28
6
121.33%

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Last update for Uluwatu, Bali: March 1, 2026

Last update for Makassar: February 28, 2026

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