
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.
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Joshua Wood, LPC joined Expat Exchange in 2000. Joshua has a BA from Syracuse and a Master's in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Some of Joshua's more popular articles include Pros and Cons of Living in Portugal, 10 Best Places to Live in Ireland and 5 Best Places to Live in Spain. Connect with Joshua on LinkedIn.
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Expats offer advice about everything you need to know before moving to Jakarta: what to bring (and what to leave behind), how to find housing and more.
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guestThis is Very True : The expat also warned other married women AND men: "For wives...NO MATTER HOW YOUNG YOU ARE, Sugar Daddies are extremely sought after... so if you don't have a rock solid marriage, Jakarta may not be the destination for you. If you are going to employ a nanny or housemaid, get someone more mature and already married and preferably someone who has worked for expats for many years. Warning sign for anybody that has a husband work in Indonesia, be careful.
guestThis is an excellent article. I have encountered so much of these experiences in other countries. I feel like I could go here and already have a slight edge on how to get by with these people. Th 'sugar daddies, the apartment maintenance after payment...Wow! This is what we need to know before we start any transaction. Excellent job, Joshua. Keep us informed. We are only trying to protect ourselves when away from home..
guestHey, thanks for the tips on living in Jakarta, Indonesia. You actually covered all the considerable points. It is so helpful.
guestTips on living in Jakarta, Indonesia.It is so helpful.
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Jakarta, Indonesia: Cost of Living, Healthcare and What to Know About Living in Jakarta
Indonesia Forum
Meet other people living in Jakarta.
Expats talk about healthcare conditions in Indonesia, the importance of health insurance, traveling abroad for medical care and more.
Expats offer advice about everything you need to know before moving to Jakarta: what to bring (and what to leave behind), how to find housing and more.
Expats share their experiences living in Jakarta, Indonesia and offer advice about meeting people, schools and more.
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Help other expats and newcomers by answering questions about the challenges and adventures of living in Jakarta.
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