Travel budget and cost of living on the island of Sulawesi how much does a trip cost?
Are you planning to go to Sulawesi (Celebes) and need to budget for your trip? On this page you can see sample prices. This enables you to get to grips with actual prices and the cost of living on the island of Sulawesi. Then, why not use our free tool to calculate your Sulawesi travel budget.
Travel budget on the island of Sulawesi
Sulawesi: calculate your travel budget
Sulawesi: sample budgets by traveller type
These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday on the island of Sulawesi for 2 people.
Low budget
(backpacker)
Daily budget:
- $ 13 for 2 ppl.
- $ 5.2 per person
- $ 1.3 per person
- Free activities
Total budget:
$ 358* (5797932 IDR)
Average budget
(traveller)
Daily budget:
- $ 34 for 2 ppl.
- $ 11 per person
- $ 2.9 per person
- $ 2.5 per person
Total budget:
$ 918* (14871556 IDR)
High budget
(tourist)
Daily budget:
- $ 37 for 2 ppl.
- $ 16 per person
- $ 5.8 per person
- $ 5 per person
Total budget:
$ 1253* (20306328 IDR)
* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).
Cost of living on the island of Sulawesi in 2024
Cost of living: Sulawesi VS United States
On average, the cost of living on the island of Sulawesi in 2024 is 60% less than in the United States (USA).
The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:
Explore each type of expense in detail:
Cost of living on the island of Sulawesi by city
See the table below for the variation in the cost of living in different cities on the island of Sulawesi compared to the national average.
Cities | /Sulawesi | View Details |
---|---|---|
Manado | 6% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Manado |
Makassar | 1% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Makassar |
Local prices on the island of Sulawesi by expense type
Sulawesi: Restaurant budget
![Lunch](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/restaurant.jpg&w=80&h=80)
( $ 3)
84% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![3 course dinner](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/restaurant-menu.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 4.7 to $ 7.7)
85% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![McDonald's meal](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/mcdo.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 3 to $ 4.4)
71% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Local beer](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/biere-locale.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 2.5 to $ 3.7)
48% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Imported beer](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/biere-import.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 2.5 to $ 5.5)
1% more than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Cappuccino](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/cappuccino.jpg&w=80&h=80)
( $ 1.8)
63% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Fizzy drink](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/soda.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.3 to $ 1)
80% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Water bottle](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/eau.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.3 to $ 0.3)
85% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
Sulawesi: Hotel and accommodation budget
![1-star hotel](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel1.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 5.4 to $ 147)
86% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![2-star hotel](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel2.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 8.7 to $ 151)
82% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![3-star hotel](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel3.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 15 to $ 148)
82% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![4-star hotel](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel4.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 23 to $ 230)
81% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![5-star hotel](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel5.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 15 to $ 187)
97% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Hostel/Youth Hostel](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hostel.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 8.7 to $ 66)
90% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Room with kitchen](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel_cuisine.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 24 to $ 436)
47% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Hotel with swimming pool](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel_piscine.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 20 to $ 249)
74% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Cottage or guest house](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel_gite.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 6.5 to $ 145)
89% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Family room](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel_famille.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 63 to $ 275)
46% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
Sulawesi: Supermarket food budget
![Milk](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/lait.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.1 to $ 1.6)
27% more than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Bread](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/pain.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.8 to $ 2.1)
64% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Rice](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/riz.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.7 to $ 1)
82% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Eggs](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/oeufs.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.1 to $ 1.8)
60% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Chicken](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/poulet.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.8 to $ 4.4)
73% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Apples](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/pommes.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.7 to $ 2.5)
57% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Tomatoes](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/tomates.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.7 to $ 1.5)
80% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Potatoes](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/pdt.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.8 to $ 1.2)
65% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Water bottle](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/bouteille-eau.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.2 to $ 0.7)
82% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
Sulawesi: Public and private transport budget
![Bus ticket](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/ticket-bus.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.2 to $ 0.3)
87% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Taxi (per km)](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/taxi.jpg&w=80&h=80)
( $ 0.3)
82% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Petrol](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/essence.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.7 to $ 0.9)
9% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Taxi (initial pick-up charge)](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/taxi_priseencharge.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.2 to $ 0.5)
85% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Car hire](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/voiture-location.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 43 to $ 64)
0% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
Sulawesi: Leisure activity budget
![Cinema](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/cinema.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.8 to $ 3)
82% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Tennis](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/tennis.jpg&w=80&h=80)
( $ 26)
9% more than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
Sulawesi: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes
![Cigarettes](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/cigarette.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.7 to $ 2.8)
79% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Levi's jeans](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/levis.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 14 to $ 94)
46% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Summer dress](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/robe.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 13 to $ 94)
53% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
Plane ticket budget
![Melbourne → Bali](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/bali_511.jpg)
(fair price: $ 411)
![Sydney → Bali](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/bali_511.jpg)
(fair price: $ 440)
![Auckland → Bali](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/bali_511.jpg)
(fair price: $ 758)
![Los Angeles → Bali](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/bali_511.jpg)
(fair price: $ 1041)
![New York City → Bali](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/bali_511.jpg)
(fair price: $ 1088)
![Sydney → Java (Jakarta)](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/java-jakarta_428.jpg)
(fair price: $ 585)
About the information on the cost of living on the island of Sulawesi
The information about the cost of living on the island of Sulawesi shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.
Information about cost of living on the island of Sulawesi updated on 18-07-2024.
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