- Cost of Living
- Indonesia
- United Kingdom
- Makassar
- Aberystwyth
- Comparison
Cost of living in Makassar, Indonesia compared to Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
Currency:
Food | - 42% | |||
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Food in Makassar (Indonesia) is 42% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 50,639 (£2.61) | £4.63 | - 44% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Rp 32,849 (£1.70) | £4.93 | - 66% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 20,000 (£1.03) | £3.67 | - 72% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 15,000 (£0.77) | £0.81 | - 5% | |
12 eggs, large | Rp 12,000 (£0.62) | £2.67 | - 77% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 26,601 (£1.37) | £1.31 | + 5% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 78,497 (£4.05) | £5.00 | - 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 15,000 (£0.77) | £2.07 | - 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 13,755 (£0.71) | £1.14 | - 38% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 25,000 (£1.29) | £1.25 | + 3% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 362,255 (£19) | £6 | + 195% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | Rp 15,000 (£0.77) | £2.25 | - 66% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 7,151 (£0.37) | £1.00 | - 63% | |
Housing | - 54% | |||
Housing in Makassar (Indonesia) is 54% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 1,600,000 (£83) | £793 | - 90% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | £1,510 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 350,000 (£18) | £159 | - 89% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | £1,458 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Rp 3,363,670 (£174) | £397 | - 56% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | £250 | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Rp 50,000 (£2.58) | £23 | - 89% | |
40” flat screen TV | - | £320 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,000,000 (£52) | £85 | - 39% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 150,000 (£8) | £6.00 | + 29% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 20,000 (£1.03) | £11 | - 91% | |
Clothes | - 41% | |||
Clothes in Makassar (Indonesia) is 41% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Rp 741,859 (£38) | £71 | - 46% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Rp 316,333 (£16) | £28 | - 41% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,005,230 (£52) | £46 | + 13% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 300,000 (£15) | £72 | - 78% | |
Transportation | - 49% | |||
Transportation in Makassar (Indonesia) is 49% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 350,000,000 (£18,060) | £19,356 | - 7% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 6,534 (£0.34) | £1.24 | - 73% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 150,000 (£8) | £32 | - 75% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 52% | |||
Personal Care in Makassar (Indonesia) is 52% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 150,000 (£8) | £50 | - 85% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 15,000 (£0.77) | £1.02 | - 24% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 12,095 (£0.62) | £1.60 | - 61% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 15,000 (£0.77) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | Rp 10,000 (£0.52) | £1.25 | - 59% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 20,000 (£1.03) | £10 | - 90% | |
Entertainment | - 51% | |||
Entertainment in Makassar (Indonesia) is 51% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 112,255 (£5.79) | £26 | - 78% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Rp 70,000 (£3.61) | £12 | - 71% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 120,000 (£6) | £33 | - 81% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 400,000 (£21) | £56 | - 63% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 50,000 (£2.58) | £6 | - 58% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 35,836 (£1.85) | £3.25 | - 43% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 44,150 (£2.28) | £3.87 | - 41% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,000 (£0.05) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 100,000 (£5.16) | £42 | - 88% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Rp 17,095 (£0.88) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 49% |

These prices were last updated on January 23, 2018.
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Cost of living in Makassar (Indonesia) is 49% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£2,500
in Aberystwyth
you would need to make just about £1,271
(Rp 24,633,786)
in Makassar.
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