Jakarta

What you need to know about Jakarta

By Expat Guru Last Updated: Today

About Jakarta

Skip this place and go to Bali right away. This city only looks beautiful in tourism videos but ugly in person. It is dusty and smelly.

Nomad Guide of Jakarta

Explore Jakarta like a local with our comprehensive nomad guide. Find the best places to work, live, and play, all tailored to the digital nomad lifestyle. Stay connected and make the most of your time in Jakarta with our insider tips and recommendations.

Continent :

Asia

Country :

indonesia

Weather :

31°C + Humidity 81% = 41°C Feel

Internet Speed :

9 Mbps

Insurance :

Safetywing

Air Quality :

71AQI

Best Neighborhood :

Upcoming Neighborhood :

Power :

230V50Hz

Average Trip Length :

6 Days

Best Taxi App :

GoJEK

100000 IDR to USD :

$6.37 USD

Tap Water Quality :

No, not drinkable

Visitor per year :

3587500 Visitors

Tourist now :

68754 tourists

Population :

10154134 people

GDP per capita :

$3570 / year

Population Density :

busy: 8x8m (64m²) per person

Gender Ratio (Expats) :

H 51% / F 49%

Religious Gouvernment :

Religious

Appartement Listing :

Agoda

Online electronics shop :

Tokopedia

Weather in Jakarta

Stay updated on the weather in Jakarta with our reliable data source. Plan ahead for changing conditions and make the most of your time in the city. Check the forecast and stay prepared for any weather events.

Cost of Living in Jakarta

Discover the cost of living in Jakarta with our data source. Compare expenses for housing, food, transportation, and more to make informed decisions about your budget. Stay informed and make the most of your money in Jakarta.

Cost of Living for Expats :

$1,413/mo

Cost of Living for Nomads :

$1,486/mo

Cost of Living for Families :

$4,218/mo

Cost of Living for Local :

$1,205/mo

Cost of coffee :

$1.59

Rent for 1 bedroom :

$1,169/mo

Dinner:

$3.86

Beer :

$1.93

Coca Cola :

$1.11

Tax for 50k income :

$

Tax for 100k income :

$

Tax for 250k income :

$

Pros and Cons Living in Jakarta

Like many other cities Jakarta have a lot of advantages to offer its residents and visitors, but it also has its fair share of drawbacks. We have made this pros and cons table to help you better vizualize them.

Pros

✅ Affordable to live
✅ Very safe
✅ Fast internet
✅ Lots of fun stuff to do
✅ Warm now
✅ Warm all year round
✅ Good air quality today
✅ Many Nomad List members have been
✅ Easy to make friends
✅ Easy to do business
✅ Good hospitals
✅ Democratic
✅ Safe for women

Cons

❌ Freedom of speech is weak
❌ Very sweaty and humid now
❌ Nomad List members really didn't like going here
❌ Not many Nomad List members right now
❌ Feels crowded
❌ Quality of education is low
❌ Roads can be dangerous
❌ People don't speak English well
❌ Not family friendly
❌ Hostile towards LGBTQ+
❌ Many people smoke tobacco

Quality of Life in Jakarta

No Data for now.

Visa Requirements in Jakarta

No Data for now.

Security and Crime in Jakarta

Stay informed on security and crime in Jakarta with updated information on crime rates, types of crimes and measures being taken. Ensure personal safety by staying informed and taking steps to protect yourself and loved ones. Help keep Jakarta safe.

Very Low Crime rate

Very High Security Index

Polution and Air Quality in Jakarta

Stay informed about the air quality and pollution levels in Jakarta. Our data source provides up-to-date information on various pollutants and their effects on health and the environment. By monitoring the air quality in Jakarta, you can take steps to protect yourself and your loved ones from the harmful effects of pollution.

Similar cities to Jakarta

Discover cities that are similar to Jakarta in terms of attractions and amenities. Our hand-picked list includes locations with similar cultural settings, recreational activities, and high-quality lodgings. These cities are worth visiting if you're looking for a place with a similar atmosphere or just a change of scenery. Plan your next urban journey by visiting these similar cities.

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Cities near Jakarta to visit

There are several cities and places close to Jakarta worth your visit. In addition to sightseeing in Jakarta, spare some time to discover the surroundings of the city.
You can discover Canggu, Seseh, Johor Bahru, Malang, and Singapore, who are a few kilometres away either by car or public transport.

Canggu

Indonesia

#2

Air Quality

Moderate

27 Mbps

FEELS 34°

29°

$1,934/mo

Seseh

Indonesia

#46

Air Quality

Moderate

15 Mbps

FEELS 35°

29°

$503/mo

Johor Bahru

Malaysia

#294

Air Quality

Moderate

13 Mbps

FEELS 39°

30°

$1,256/mo

Malang

Indonesia

#282

Air Quality

Good

6 Mbps

FEELS 31°

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$1,040/mo

Singapore

#250

Air Quality

Good

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Bandung

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Yogyakarta

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Surabaya

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Reviews of Jakarta - Feedback from travelers

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Skip this place and go to Bali right away. This city only looks beautiful in tourism videos but ugly in person. It is dusty and smelly.

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Some things I don't like about Jakarta-1. Not much English spoken2. Everything is overpriced especially food and alcohol.3. People are weird, smug, rude and kind of r-cist actually. 4. The food isnt good except for nasi goreng and satay and most of it is low quality. 5. Everywhere is crowded and locals are loud so good luck finding a place to work. 6. Visas are costly and difficult if you want to stay long term.

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"Don't go to Jakarta" is what people from Jakarta tell you. But you do. It can't be that bad, right? Then you arrive. Although "arriving" is a big word for getting stuck in traffic first for hours. When you do finally arrive in your apartment, you open the windows and wonder why you can't see further than 10 meters. It must be a foggy day? No, it's not fog, it's smog, and it's an every day occurrence in Jakarta, a city that is now competing with Beijing for worst air quality in the world. What's good about Jakarta? It's one of the few places in Indonesia (except maybe Bali) that's open-minded. Jakartans are friendly, helpful and warm acting as if Jakarta is still just a small Indonesian village and that's great. It's also one of the fastest growing cities in Asia. It's cosmopolitan. But all that doesn't weigh up to the negatives that is Jakarta right now.Clean up the air, fix the traffic, and Jakarta might be liveable in a decade."Don't go to Jakarta" is what people from Jakarta tell you. They're right.