🇮🇩 Jakarta,
Indonesia
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ESSENTIALS
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 💸 Currency & Banking | 1 USD ≈ 15,700 IDR, 1 EUR ≈ 17,000 IDR (Indonesian Rupiah) |
| 🏙️ City | Jakarta, Special Capital Region of Jakarta, Indonesia |
| 👥 Population | Approx. 11,300,000 (Greater Jakarta Metro: 35,000,000) |
| 💻 Internet Speed | Average 45-100 Mbps; Fiber optic widely available in business districts (SCBD/Mega Kuningan) |
| 🚰 Tap Water | Not drinkable; use mineral water brands like Aqua or Pristine (8,000 IDR per 1.5L) |
| 🔌 Power | 230V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type C & F (European standard) |
| 📶 SIM Card | Telkomsel (best coverage) or XL Axiata; Tourist Prepaid SIM 25GB for approx. 150,000 IDR |
| 💳 Banking for Expats | BCA, Mandiri, BNI; Wise and Revolut work at most ATMs (BCA/Maybank best for international cards) |
| 🛌 Accommodation | Mix of luxury high-rises, 'Kost' (boarding houses), and serviced apartments |
| 💳 Cashless Friendly | Very. QRIS (local QR pay), GoPay, OVO, and credit cards accepted almost everywhere |
| 🏠 Short Term Rentals | Airbnb, Travelio (specializes in furnished apartments), Mamikos (for local 'kosts') |
| 🛏️ Budget Accommodation | Wonderloft Hostel (Kota Tua) - approx. 180,000 IDR/night; Capsule Hotel Old Batavia |
| 🏙️ Best Area to Stay for Tourists | Menteng (heritage/central) or Jalan Thamrin (luxury/modern) |
| 🏙️ Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads | Senopati/SCBD (upscale, social) or Kuningan (central, many coworking spaces) |
WORKING AND NETWORKING
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 🏢 Best Coworking Space | GoWork (multiple locations like Pacific Place or Fatmawati) - Daily pass approx. 150,000 IDR |
| ☕ Best Cafe for Work | Common Grounds (ASHTA District 8) or 1/15 Coffee (Menteng); both have reliable Wi-Fi and power outlets |
| 💼 Networking Events | Jakarta Digital Nomads Meetup, Startup Grind Jakarta, Indonesian French Chamber (IFCCI) mixers |
| 🥂 Social Events for Expats | InterNations Jakarta monthly gatherings, 'Jkt Events' on Instagram, Sunday brunches in Senopati |
TRANSPORTATION
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 🚕 Best Taxi/Ride App | Gojek and Grab (Bike/Car) - extremely cheap; Blue Bird Taxi (for premium/reliable taxi service) |
| 🚲 Bike/Scooter Rental | Gowes (bike sharing via app), but Jakarta is not bike-friendly; most use GoRide (moto-taxi) |
| 🏖️ Best Beach Nearby | Ancol Beach (city) or a boat trip to Pulau Macan (Thousand Islands) - 2 hours away |
| ✈️ Top Regional Airline | Batik Air, Citilink, AirAsia |
| ✈️ Top International Airline | Garuda Indonesia (Flag carrier), Singapore Airlines, Emirates |
| 🛣️ Highway Access | Inner City Toll Road (Dalam Kota) and Outer Ring Road (JORR) connecting to Airport and outskirts |
| 🚉 Main Train/Transit Hub | Gambir Station (Intercity); Dukuh Atas BNI (LRT/MRT/Commuter/Airport Link interchange) |
| 🚍 Public Transport Passes | JakLingko card or e-money (BCA Flazz/Mandiri E-Money) - works for MRT, LRT, and TransJakarta |
| ✈️ Regional Travel | Whoosh High-Speed Rail (Jakarta to Bandung in 45 mins) from Halim Station - approx. 300,000 IDR |
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 🏥 Best Hospital | RS Pondok Indah or Siloam Hospitals Semanggi (MRCCC) - high standard for expats |
| 🧘 Yoga & Wellness Centers | Union Yoga (Dharmawangsa), Gudang Gudang Yoga (Kemang) - approx. 200,000 IDR/class |
| 🏋️ Gyms & Fitness Centers | Fitness First Platinum (Senayan City), Celebrity Fitness (Grand Indonesia) - approx. 1,000,000 IDR/month |
| 🧺 Laundry Services | Local 'Laundry Kiloan' (7,000-10,000 IDR/kg) or premium services like 5àsec |
FOOD AND DRINK
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 📱 Best Food Delivery App | GoFood (Gojek app) and GrabFood; extremely efficient and cheap |
| 🍽️ Best Local Dish to Try | Nasi Goreng (Fried Rice) or Sate Betawi (Jakarta-style Satay) at Sate Khas Senayan |
| 🍱 Vegan/Vegetarian Options | Burgreens (multiple locations), Fedwell (Senopati), and The Local Search |
| 🍫 Best Dessert Spots | Union (Red Velvet Cake is legendary), Scarlett's Cafe (Senopati) |
| 🛒 Affordable Shopping Spots | Pasar Baru (historical) or Tanah Abang (wholesale textiles/clothing) |
| 🛒 E-commerce/Online Store | Tokopedia and Shopee (widely used for everything from tech to snacks) |
| 🛒 Grocery Delivery | Astro (15-min delivery), HappyFresh, or Sayurbox for organic produce |
| 🍸 Bar/Nightlife Area | Senopati and Gunawarman (posh bars/lounges), Mega Kuningan (expat pubs) |
| 🍻 Local Brewery | Stark Beer (Bali-based but everywhere in JKT), Pizza 📍 Beer (casual spots) |
| 🍷 Wine Bars | Cork & Screw (Country Club/Senayan), Vin+ (Kemang) |
| 🍲 Street Food Stalls | Jalan Sabang (Central) or Blok M (South) - try Martabak and Kerak Telor |
| 🍕 Popular International Cuisine | Henshin (Japanese Fusion - highest rooftop bar/resto), Osteria Gia (Italian) |
CULTURE AND ATTRACTIONS
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 🎟️ Must-See Landmarks | Monas (National Monument), Istiqlal Mosque, Jakarta Cathedral |
| 🏛️ Museums & Art Venues | Museum MACAN (Modern and Contemporary Art), Museum Nasional |
| 🏰 Historical Sites | Kota Tua (Old Batavia Square), Fatahillah Museum |
| 🕍 Religious Sites | Istiqlal Mosque (largest in SE Asia), Gereja Katedral Jakarta |
| 🎉 Annual Events | Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival (May), Jakarta Fair (June-July) |
| 🎨 Cultural Districts | Glodok (Chinatown), Kemang (Artsy/Expat enclave) |
| 🎭 Theater Venues | Teater Jakarta at Taman Ismail Marzuki (TIM) |
| 🛍️ Local Markets | Pasar Santa (hip retro market with food/vinyl), Pasar Mayestik |
| 🎼 Music Scene | Dragonfly (Clubbing), Jaya Pub (Oldest bar/Live music), Lucy in the Sky |
| 🎨 Street Art | Taman Ismail Marzuki area and the graffiti walls near Dukuh Atas |
| 🧑🍳 Cooking Classes | Jakarta Culinary Center, Almond Zucchini (Pondok Indah) |
| 👩🎨 Art Galleries | Hadiprana Art Gallery (Kemang), ROH Projects |
| 🕰️ Historic Buildings | Cafe Batavia (19th-century colonial building), Bank Indonesia Museum |
| 🏴 Local Heritage | Ondel-ondel (giant puppet folk performance), Batik workshops |
NATURE AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 🌅 Nearby Nature Escapes | Setu Babakan (Betawi cultural village/lake), Mangrove Ecotourism Center PIK |
| 🏞️ National Parks Nearby | Mount Gede Pangrango National Park (3 hours drive to Bogor/Cianjur) |
| 🚲 Cycling/Walking Paths | GBK (Gelora Bung Karno) Sports Complex, Sudirman Car-Free Day (Sundays 6am-11am) |
| 🌄 Scenic Viewpoints | SKYE Bar on the 56th floor of BCA Tower for a panoramic city skyline view |
| 🦉 Birdwatching Locations | Suaka Margasatwa Muara Angke (Mangrove forest) |
| 🔥 Bonfire-Friendly Spots | Not permitted in city limits; available at campgrounds in Sentul or Sukabumi (2 hours drive) |
OTHER SERVICES AND AMENITIES
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 📦 Parcel Delivery Service | JNE, J&T Express, Ninja Van; SiCepat is very popular for e-commerce |
| 🛠️ Tech Repair Services | ITC Kuningan or Mall Ambasador (Go-to spot for laptop/phone repairs) |
| 🏓 Table Tennis Spots | PTPN (Persatuan Tenis Meja) clubs found in local community 'GOR' (Sports halls) |
| 🧑🏫 Language Classes | Alam Bahasa (Indonesian/BIPA courses), Wisma Bahasa |
| 📚 Libraries & Study Spots | Perpustakaan Nasional (National Library) - Highest library building in the world |
| 🏘️ Community Centers | Erasmus Huis (Dutch Cultural Center), Goethe-Institut Jakarta |
| 🕹️ Gaming Lounges | TNC Cyber Cafe (Kemanggisan), Highgrounds Indonesia (PIK) |
| 🎰 Casino & Gaming Halls | Gambling is illegal in Indonesia; no casinos available |
BUSINESS
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 🏢 Studio Purchase Price (City Center) | Approx. 45,000,000 IDR per m² (e.g., 30 m² = 1,350,000,000 IDR / $86,000) |
| 🏢 Studio Purchase Price (Outside City) | Approx. 22,000,000 IDR per m² (e.g., 30 m² = 660,000,000 IDR / $42,000) |
| 🏠 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center) | Approx. 40,000,000 IDR per m² (e.g., 50 m² = 2,000,000,000 IDR / $127,000) |
| 🏠 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City) | Approx. 20,000,000 IDR per m² (e.g., 50 m² = 1,000,000,000 IDR / $64,000) |
| 🏡 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center) | Approx. 38,000,000 IDR per m² (e.g., 80 m² = 3,040,000,000 IDR / $193,000) |
| 🏡 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City) | Approx. 18,000,000 IDR per m² (e.g., 80 m² = 1,440,000,000 IDR / $92,000) |
| 💼 Corporate Tax | Standard rate is 22% |
| 💵 Dividend Withholding Tax | 10% for residents, 20% for non-residents (may vary by treaty) |
| 🏦 Tax System | Worldwide income for residents (>183 days in Indonesia) |
| 📈 Highest Income Tax Bracket | 35% (for income above 5 billion IDR per year) |
| 🧾 VAT | 11% (standard rate) |
| 🌐 Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules | Yes, applicable to 50% or more ownership in non-listed foreign companies |
| 🏠 Property Tax | PBB (Land and Building Tax) approx. 0.1% to 0.5% of value annually |
| 🏠 Property Transaction Tax | BPHTB (Buyer's Tax) usually 5% of purchase price |
| 💻 Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads | Remote Worker Visa (E33G) allows tax-free foreign-sourced income under specific conditions for up to 1 year |
🧭 CONTINUE EXPLORING JAKARTA