Expat Guide to Living in Indonesia

Whether you're already living in Indonesia or preparing to move to Indonesia, our Expat Guide to Living in Indonesia offers articles and reports submitted by expats about expat life in Indonesia. For answers to specific questions, visit our Indonesia Forum to talk with expats in Indonesia.

Moving to Indonesia

Expats discuss what they wish they had known before moving to Indonesia. Locals say "yes" even when they really mean to say "no" and traffic can be a nightmare. But, there are many of positives, too.

Healthcare in Indonesia

Expats talk about healthcare conditions in Indonesia, the importance of health insurance, traveling abroad for medical care and more.

How to Import a Vehicle into Indonesia from the United States

Joe Webster offers tips for preparing to ship a car from the US to Indonesia.

5 Tips For Living in Jakarta, Indonesia

Expats in Jakarta, Indonesia offer some great advice on what it's like to live in the capital of this island nation. From choosing a house to a stark warning for husbands and wives alike, this is a great place to start when considering a move to Jakarta.

Expat Healthcare & Health Insurance in Bali

An expat in Bali, Indonesia talks about the importance of having health insurance, the best hospital in Bali and lower cost prescription meds.

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

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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:

Submit a Moving Overseas Report

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:

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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.

Submit a Retire Abroad Report

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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Additional Articles

Legal Advice for Expats in Indonesia: Pre Nuptial and Post Nuptial Agreements

Legal advice for expats planning to marry in Indonesia.

Tips on Employing Domestic Helpers in Asia

Your feelings about hiring domestic help while living in Asia will range from guilt about having someone ironing your underwear to being deprived of the love and attention of your children. Many Southeast Asian countries show high figures of unemployment and you may not just feel privileged to have maids, but may even feel morally obligated to give work to these people.

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Moving to Indonesia

Expats discuss what they wish they had known before moving to Indonesia. Locals say "yes" even when they really mean to say "no" and traffic can be a nightmare. But, there are many of positives, too.

Expats discuss what they wish they had known before moving to Indonesia. Locals say "yes" even when they really mean to say "no" and traffic can be a nightmare. But, there are many of positives, too....

Healthcare in Indonesia

Expats talk about healthcare conditions in Indonesia, the importance of health insurance, traveling abroad for medical care and more.

Expats talk about healthcare conditions in Indonesia, the importance of health insurance, traveling abroad for medical care and more....