Expat Guide to Living in Indonesia

More Culture Shock Reports for Indonesia

Culture shock is part of the settling in process. Knowing the different phases of culture shock and how other expats in Indonesia handle it can be very comforting. Below are some of the responses from expats in Indonesia:

Culture Shock in Duri/Simpang Padong, Riau, Sumatra, Indonesia

Culture Shock in Jakarta, Indonesia

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More Living in Indonesia Reports

What are people's priorities in Indonesia - work? family? What are the best ways to meet other expats? Are people accepting of racial, cultural and religious differences? Below are some of the responses from expats in Indonesia:

Living in Batam, Indonesia

Living in Jakarta, Indonesia Living in Jakarta, Indonesia

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More Moving to Indonesia Reports

What should you take with you when you move to Indonesia? What should you leave behind? What type of housing and neighborhoods are typical for expats in Indonesia? Below are some of the responses from expats in Indonesia:

Moving to Batam, Indonesia Moving to Jakarta, Indonesia

Moving to Jakarta, Indonesia Moving to Jakarta, Indonesia

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Reviews of Schools in Indonesia

Reviews and school profiles from expat parents and even a few school administrators in Indonesia. Great place to find insight into school facilities, teachers and curriculum. Below are some of the reviews from expats in Indonesia:

Bandung Alliance International School in Bandung, Indonesia Sekolah Global Indo-Asia in Batam, Indonesia Sekolah Djuwita (Djuwita School) in Batam, Indonesia Raffles Institute of Higher Education, Batam in Batam - Harbour Bay, Indonesia International School of Bogor in Bogor, Indonesia International School of Bogor in Bogor, Indonesia Sekolah Cikal in Jakarta, Indonesia JIS in Jakarta, Indonesia Ying ying ng in Jakarta, Indonesia The New Zealand International School in Jakarta, Indonesia in Jakarta, Indonesia

British International School Jakarta in Jakarta, Indonesia Royal Buckingham Institution in Jakarta, Indonesia New Zealand International School in Jakarta, Indonesia NIS (Netherlands) International School in Jakarta, Indonesia Netherlands International School in Jakarta, Indonesia Jakarta International School (JIS) in Jakarta, Indonesia Jakarta International School in Jakarta, Indonesia Jakarta International School (JIS) in Jakarta, Indonesia New Zealand International School in Jakarta, Indonesia Gandhi Memorial International School in Jakarta, Indonesia Jakarta International School in Jakarta, Indonesia Gandhi Memorial International School in Jakarta, Indonesia

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Dream vs. Reality of Living in Indonesia Reports

Most expats have have "dreams" (and fears) about the expatriate experience before they moved to Indonesia. If you are already living in Indonesia, share how those "dreams" have been fulfilled, and how they have not. Below are some of the reports from expats in Indonesia:

Dream vs. Reality of Living in Balikpapan, Indonesia

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Overseas Retirement Report

Retiring abroad can be a great option for retirees seeking their dream lifestyle at an affordable price. Help other retirees, who are thinking about retiring in Indonesia by taking our Overseas Retirement report.

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Having a Baby in Indonesia Reports

How did expats choose their doctors, midwives, hospitals? What is childbirth like in Indonesia? Below are some of the reports from expats in Indonesia:

Having a Baby in Jakarta, Indonesia

Having a Baby in Jakarta, Indonesia

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Working in Indonesia Reports

What's it like to find a job in Indonesia? How difficult was it to obtain a work permit? What types are jobs are typical for expats in Indonesia? Below are some of the reports from expats in Indonesia:

Working in Jakarta, Indonesia

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