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About Makassar

Makassar, Indonesia 🇮🇩 is a lively coastal city with affordable living, strong internet in many areas, and easy access to cafés and coworking spots ☕💻. It’s great for nomads who want a big-city feel without Jakarta’s pace, plus beaches and island getaways nearby 🌊🏝️. Hot, busy, and vibrant—ideal if you like urban energy and tropical living.

Through the year

Best in August (61) · now 58
0° 10° 20° 30° 40° Jan: 426 mm Feb: 422 mm Mar: 261 mm Apr: 172 mm May: 155 mm Jun: 196 mm Jul: 76 mm Aug: 54 mm Sep: 70 mm Oct: 110 mm Nov: 230 mm Dec: 419 mm Jan: 28°C / 24°C Feb: 29°C / 24°C Mar: 29°C / 24°C Apr: 30°C / 24°C May: 30°C / 25°C Jun: 30°C / 24°C Jul: 30°C / 24°C Aug: 31°C / 24°C Sep: 32°C / 24°C Oct: 32°C / 25°C Nov: 30°C / 25°C Dec: 29°C / 25°C Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Average high and low, °C Rainfall, mm

Key scores

Cost of Living 8.2
Safety 6.3
Digital Nomad Popularity 2.5
Internet Speed 6.9
Accommodation Cost 7.9
Weather 6.3
Nomad Friendly 4.8
Female Friendly 5.8
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Quick costs

Quick costs in Makassar
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $185.68 per month
Coworking Space $88.42 per month
Coffee $1.65 per cup
Beer $2.65 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $1.89 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $14.74 per month
Mobile Plan $7.37 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $28.29 per month

Other cities in Indonesia

Other cities in Indonesia
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Ubud $2,252 7.5 Compare
2 Seminyak $2,835 7.1 Compare
3 Sanur $1,936 6.9 Compare
4 Canggu $2,456 6.9 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Tana Toraja ID Indonesia $1,491 5.1 Compare
2 Labuan Bajo ID Indonesia $2,022 5.8 Compare
3 Sumbawa ID Indonesia $1,450 5.4 Compare
4 Flores ID Indonesia $1,200 5.4 Compare

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