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Makassar

Cost of living, housing, transport and neighborhoods in Makassar.

South Sulawesi · Asia ·UTC+8
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1,600,000Population

City Overview

Makassar is eastern Indonesia’s largest city and gateway, capital of South Sulawesi — a historic spice-trade port (the Bugis/Makassar maritime tradition) and the regional center of eastern Indonesia. Famed for seafood, the Losari Beach sunset and a multicultural mix, a gateway to Toraja and islands (Bunaken and others), with very low living costs. The trade, port and regional-center city of eastern Indonesia.

Cost of Living Snapshot

1BR Apartment Rp3,300,000–7,300,000/mo (centre); Rp2,500,000–5,500,000/mo (outer)
Dining Out Rp25,000–65,000 (casual); Rp130,000–350,000 (restaurant for 2)
Monthly Transport Monthly pass ~Rp280,000
Monthly Groceries Rp1,400,000–3,200,000/mo (groceries)
USD Reference： Approx. USD 180–410/mo (1BR centre)· at 2026-07-21 FX rates
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Source: RichBay editorial estimate — indicative, not guaranteed Estimate baseline: 2026-06-21 · Actual costs vary by location, timing, and personal lifestyle.

Getting Around

Buses (Trans Mamminasata) + ride-hailing (Gojek/Grab) + motorbikes. Sultan Hasanuddin Airport (UPG, an eastern-Indonesia hub). Motorbike/taxi for the waterfront and city.

Housing & Neighborhoods

City Center Centre/Losari beachfront (core)
International Hub Panakkukang (commercial/livable)
Quiet & Residential Tanjung Bunga (upscale/coast/new area)
Budget-Friendly Outer (value)

Why Live Here

  • Eastern Indonesia’s largest city & gateway
  • Historic spice-trade port; seafood & sunsets
  • Gateway to Toraja & islands; very low cost
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