Jakarta, Indonesia, is characterized by reasonably priced housing. According to our city rankings, this is a good place to live with high ratings in cost of living, safety and leisure & culture. Jakarta is one of the top ten city matches for 0.4% of Teleport users. Leisure & Culture. Art galleries 354 Zoos [score] 1.00 […]

Specifically in Jakarta, people do speak English there, the amount of English speaker is bigger than other cities in Indonesia. Is English spoken in Jakarta? Jakarta also many speak English especially when they regularly have a lot of contact with westerners. In other places like Yogyakarta, Bandung and Sumatra, far less people speak English. Often […]

Jakarta’s climate is generally hot and humid, with the Indonesian wet and “dry” seasons dividing the year in two. If you are planning on living in Jakarta, be prepared for average temperatures in the upper 30°C range year-round, and be aware that the rainy season is long, beginning in November and lasting until March. Is […]

Kuala Lumpur is 9% more expensive than Jakarta. Is Jakarta better than KL? Kuala Lumpur wins in almost every single measure! Jakarta is actually too big compared to Kuala Lumpur. KL is smaller in terms of population and area compared to Jakarta. Do you know that 30 million Jakartans are outnumbering the whole population of […]

Ranking of Top 5 Best Residential Neighborhood for Expats to Live in Jakarta #1 Sudirman. This area is one of a few popular business centers in Jakarta as it’s known as Sudirman Central Business District (SCBD). #2 Kuningan. #3 Menteng. #4 Kemang. #5 Senayan. Is Jakarta a good place for expats? Generally speaking, Jakarta is […]

Jakarta only managed to score high in terms of environmental security by scoring 73.7, placing it at 30th. The Economist Intelligence Unit report placed Copenhagen as the world’s safest city at 82.4, with he lowest scoring city being Yangon in Myanmar with 39.5. Is Jakarta dangerous for tourists? OVERALL RISK : MEDIUM When the overall […]

September. * Weather data from: Jakarta, Indonesia. On average, the temperatures are always high. On average, the warmest month is September with 31.0° Celsius (87.8° Fahrenheit). On average, the coolest month is February with 28.0° Celsius (82.4° Fahrenheit). What is the highest temperature in the hottest month in Jakarta? SeptemberThe warmest month is September with […]

Jakarta’s air has been heavily polluted for years. The city’s poor air quality is the result of many factors but mainly it’s due to numerous nearby coal-fired power plants, transport emissions, manufacturing, household emissions, construction, road dust, and open waste burning. What are some environmental issues in Jakarta? The land surface of Jakarta is heavily […]

The distance from Soekarno Hatta Airport to downtown is 28 kilometers and the travel time from Jakarta airport to city is around 40 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes by taxi depending on the traffic. How do I get from Jakarta airport to city Centre? Best options to get to city centre are transfers or […]

Menteng. The best area for tourists to stay is Menteng, located in central Jakarta. Major attractions, like the National Museum, Kunstrung Art Gallery and National Monument are within walking distance of most hotels in the Menteng area and Merdeka Square is just 10 minutes north. Where do tourists stay in Jakarta? Famous neighborhoods in Jakarta […]

The most favorable places for the rich are menteng in central Jakarta and pondok indah in south Jakarta. The rest are scattered around in Jakarta’s surrounding such as Sentul (east of Jakarta) as well as Lippo Karawaci (west of Jakarta). Where do wealthy people live in Jakarta? Along with that, the airport is just 50 […]

Indonesia in the 21st century is no longer categorized as a “Third World” country, but is now an oasis of political stability and rapid economic growth. In the past, Indonesia may have been seen as an authoritarian state, but now it is recognized as the third-largest democracy in the world. Is Indonesia a third world […]

Although some foreign embassies warn against travel to Indonesia, and especially Jakarta, overall there’s little risk for travelers. For such a huge city with obvious social problems, it is surprisingly safe. Exercise more caution after dark late at night in Glodok and Kota, where there are some seedy clubs and bars. Is Jakarta safe for […]

Rapid urbanization in the megacity of Jakarta caused a wide range of urban problems in the last few decades. Two major problems are traffic congestions and floods. Jakarta is estimated to lose US$3 billion a year because of traffic congestion which can’t be separated from the high growth rate of vehicle ownership. What are major […]

You never feel threatened, the city is safe, there are no thefts, home robberies are rare. It really is a relaxing place to live (except for the traffic of course). The country is developing very fast. Living in Jakarta means you are able to travel in one of the most beautiful countries in South-East Asia. […]