
Last updated on Nov 27, 2021
Summary: Expats and retirees talk about real estate in Indonesia? How do you find a home in Indonesia? Should you buy or rent? What is the cost of housing?
We asked expats how they chose their neighborhood and found a place to live. They answered:
"I looked around and used local housing agents for my first house, which I overpaid on significantly. The next house was a much better deal, though still had to pay 1 year in advance," said another person in Batam.
"We moved into staff housing already selected and under contract before we'd arrived," remarked another foreigner who made the move to Jakarta.
"The company has a Family Liason Officer that assisted us along with 2 respresentatives from Expat Relocation. All of them assisted us from finding a home, leased furnitures, picked fabric (from curtains to sofas) and decorate," explained one person living in Jakarta, Indonesia.
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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, 8 Best Places to Live in Croatia and the Living in Mexico Guide. Connect with Joshua on LinkedIn.
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Expats talk about healthcare conditions in Indonesia, the importance of health insurance, traveling abroad for medical care and more.
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.
Take off your rose-colored glasses and learn what expats have to say about the biggest challenges and the greatest rewards of living in Indonesia.
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Expats talk about healthcare conditions in Indonesia, the importance of health insurance, traveling abroad for medical care and more.
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.
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Guide to Living in Indonesia covering expat life, local culture, finding a home, diversity and more.
Indonesia Forum
Meet other expats and talk about living in Indonesia.
Expats talk about healthcare conditions in Indonesia, the importance of health insurance, traveling abroad for medical care and more.
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.
Take off your rose-colored glasses and learn what expats have to say about the biggest challenges and the greatest rewards of living in Indonesia.
Contribute
Help other expats and newcomers by answering questions about the challenges and adventures of living in Indonesia.
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