
Whether you're already living in Batam or preparing to move to Batam, our Expat Guide to Living in Indonesia offers articles and reports submitted by expats about expat life in Batam. For answers to specific questions, visit our Indonesia Forum to talk with expats in Batam.
Culture shock is part of the settling in process. Knowing the different phases of culture shock and how other expats in Batam handle it can be very comforting. Help others preparing to move to Batam by filling out our Culture Shock Report.
Submit a Culture Shock ReportMost expats have have "dreams" (and fears) about the expatriate experience before they moved to Batam. If you are already living in Batam, share how those "dreams" have been fulfilled, and how they have not by filling out our Dream vs. Reality Report.
Submit a Dream vs. Reality ReportRetiring 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 Batam by filling out our Overseas Retirement report.
Submit a Retire Abroad ReportHow did expats choose their doctors, midwives, hospitals? What is childbirth like in Batam? Help other expats who are preparing to have a baby in Batam by filling out our Having a Baby Abroad Report.
Submit a Having a Baby Abroad ReportWhat's it like to find a job in Batam? How difficult was it to obtain a work permit? What types are jobs are typical for expats in Batam? Help others following in your footsteps by filling out our Working Abroad Report.
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Batam, Indonesia: Cost of Living, Healthcare and What to Know About Living in Batam
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