In February 2020 the combined 5 cities in South Sulawesi experienced inflation of 0.44 percent.

* In February 2020 the combined inflation of 5 cities in South Sulawesi was 0.44 percent or an increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) from 103.92 in January 2020 to 104.37 in February 2020. From 5 CPI cities in South Sulawesi, all cities (Bulukumba, Watampone, Makassar, Parepare and Palopo) experienced inflation. The highest inflation occurred in Bulukumba City by 0.61 percent
with a CPI value of 105.18 while the lowest inflation occurred in the city of Parepare by 0.02 percent with a CPI value of 103.82.
* The combined inflation of 5 cities in South Sulawesi was due to price increases as indicated by an increase in the index in several expenditure groups such as: food, beverages, and tobacco; clothing and footwear; housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels; equipment, equipment, and routine home maintenance
stairs; health; information, communication and financial services; recreation, sports and culture; and providing food and beverages / restaurants; and personal care and other services.
* The combined calendar year inflation of 5 cities in South Sulawesi was 1.07 percent and year on year inflation (February 2020 to February 2019) was 2.84 percent.