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Jakarta Living Costs: Accommodation, Transportation, Food and Entertainment

Premhouse.com JAKARTA | Jakarta is one of the world’s busiest, largest and most populous cities. The Indonesian capital is ranked as the 9th largest city and 13th most populous city in the world. As the center of governance and business, the city attracts more and more people (Indonesians as well as expats). Indonesians come to Jakarta in search of better education, work and above all luck. Expats mostly for the latter two. Adding to the estimated 10-15 million people, this is not without consequence. The traffic is pure mayhem and living costs soar.

Jakarta Living Cost: Housing/Accommodation

For expats, renting an apartment is probably the most convenient way of living in Jakarta. The city’s property sector has been growing rapidly throughout the past decade, as the need for strategic-located housing increased. Traffic jams have also contributed to this rapid boom. Traffic jams eat time, money and patience, so location becomes even more important when you want to settle down in Jakarta. If you work in the business district, be sure to find housing in the vicinity, or with good access to and from the toll road.

Premhouse.com JAKARTA | Choosing a look for your apartment takes time and patience. The personal touches you incorporate into the interior design allow your apartment to stand out from the endless lines of mass-produced blocks.

While you may have some ideas, most of us don’t have a designer’s eye that can pinpoint exactly where that new artwork should go and how big a rug should be. That’s where interior design bloggers can help. As sources of color and theme ideas, the bloggers listed below are a sample of different ways to create that chic professionally designed look for your apartment without an overbearing designer in your home.

You might have heard ‘scary’ things about Jakarta: the maddening traffic, heartbreaking poverty, even terrorist attacks targeting expatriates. If you are considering an offer to relocate to Jakarta, it is no wonder you are very concerned about your family’s wellbeing!

But let us tell you the truth: living in Jakarta is actually not as scary as you thought. It is truly exciting and fulfilling! In HSBC Expat Explorer Survey which involves more than 7,000 expats in 37 countries, Indonesia ranked twelfth in the world with economics and experience criteria. Expats who are living in Indonesia reports very positive experience living there, according to the survey. So, there is a very good chance that you and your family would find your happiness in Jakarta, Indonesia too!

Security concerns
Some terrorist attacks did happen in Jakarta and other parts of Indonesia, mainly targeting expatriates. However, the Indonesian Police Force has formed a special unit to combat terrorism, which has successfully captured many most wanted terrorists. Since several years ago, a thorough security check has also been a very common practice in every hotels, shopping malls and office buildings in Jakarta to prevent such unwanted events. As a result, Jakarta has been a relatively safer place these days.

The growth in annual demand within the Jakarta residential market is predicted to outpace supply growth in 2012 and 2013 and lead to a continuation of the land price increases in all areas. What makes this property sector perform consistently well in spite of Jakartan’s lifestyle shift to high rise living?

The following are excerpts of an interview with property consultant, Cushman & Wakefield, related to the current condition of the Jakarta landed house market:

Question: What is the current trend in landed house?

Answer: Positive growth in sales rates was observed in all areas during 2011. The demand growth of landed residential units was still higher than supply growth. In some prominent residential estates, developers trusted track records, access to activity locations and comprehensive infrastructure and facilities were the main considerations in buying decisions. National economic stability and decreasing KPR (housing loan) rates were also supporting factors during 2011, which successfully improved the purchasing motivation of prospective consumers.

Jakarta Property Week 2015 presented a new approach of a property exhibition concept. We have merely known that property expo has been held very often, not only in Jakarta but also in other big cities in Indonesia, include Bandung, Surabaya, Medan, etc. But the people today seems to be willing to experience something new when they go and visit such large scale expo. In regard to this, the online portal www.rumah123.com has initiated to organize Jakarta Property Week 2015. What is the difference in comparison with previous ones? Let's have a look!

Jakarta Property Week 2015, is held in Balai Kartini Jakarta, on September 17th to 20th 2015, with a quite different theme, i.e. lifestyle, which relates to buying, building and living, as well as an option of preferable destinations of where people will find a property as the main concept.

How many residential properties in Jakarta have been recently developed with high-tech while taking an eco-friendly approach in keeping with a green environment? You won't find many. Most buildings today seem to be built with some of the most high-tech facilities and equipment only.

It is a great challenge indeed to balance efficiency with cost effectiveness in this day and age. Just imagine the difficulties of trying to balance a successful project taking energy saving technologies, i.e. water and electricity. The buildings in which we live, work, and play protect us from the daily elements of weather, yet they also affect our health and environment in countless ways. As the environmental impact of buildings becomes more apparent, there has been a shift taking these factors into consideration. Developing buildings that will be not only run more efficiently but also more effective for a healthily life as well!

This brings us to Cilandak area and a visit to Ra Residence, a brand new building catering to expatriates and world business travelers, not to mention discerning residents of Jakarta and beyond. This new property represents a rare opportunity to balance prestigious urban living with established high tech go-green concepts!

There are some times, when housework seems to make us very tiring. During such times, you would be expecting to employ a Household Assistant to take care of home stuffs and also the kids. However, there are some issues to find an assistant whom fits to your family life, including cases of crime or scam. Hence, you will be thinking over it again and again before taking consideration or decision.

But now, you don't need to be burdened with such a concern anymore because Premhouse company, www.premhouse.com has setup a service to provide Homecare Household Assistant whom being well trained with necessary skills!

Here is a brief information to provide you with a guideline of Premhouse service for Homecare Household Assistant, so that you will get clear understanding of the general responsibilities of domestic position listed in our company. The duties are adjustable according to the needs and can be discussed.

A Household Assistant is responsible for making sure that all of the assigned areas of the home are clean, neat, and tidy. This task includes indoor household cleaning and organizing tasks assigned by the employer and may regularly include cleaning the toilet, vacuuming, dusting, laundry, mopping and waxing floors and changing and laundering linen. Some Household Assistants positions also require cooking or food preparation and heavy cleaning, like cleaning windows and furniture. The responsibilities should be specified early in the interview process to ensure the candidate is willing to tackle the tasks required.

Are you moving to Jakarta and are interested in learning about healthcare options for you and your family? In this article, Expatmedicare examines Jakarta's healthcare system and facilities, helping you stay informed about the best options medically for you and your family.

While Jakarta, Indonesia’s capital city, is becoming a hot destination for expats relocating to Southeast Asia, one of the most important things to be informed of is the state of its healthcare system. Nationally, Indonesia’s healthcare system is not up to par with neighboring or regional countries, such as Singapore or Thailand, although there are a growing number of private facilities and some improving public facilities in Jakarta. Yet for emergency or planned surgeries, many expats still prefer to go to neighboring countries for better care, making international medical insurance coverage a must-have item for those moving to Indonesia.

For the majority of its residents, Jakarta is a city of promise. The lure of jobs and a better life has caused the city’s population to escalate at an alarming rate, to more than 10 million. Visually unprepossessing, this is a city of monotonous skyscrapers, apartment buildings, shopping malls and traffic-choked highways, with few green spaces to break things up. More positively, the nation’s largest metropolis has a rich cultural life, with an abundance of performing and visual arts, and a laid-back, courteous persona.

Capital to the world’s fourth most populous nation, Jakarta is a city that verges on the chaotic. Just south of the harbour on Jakarta Bay and Ancol recreation park is Kota, the old Batavia area, where remnants of Dutch colonial rule reside. Heading south are Pecinan (Chinatown) and busy Glodok, the electronics, gadget and computer centre of the city. A major north–south artery, Jalan Hayam Wuruk merges into Jalan Gajah Mada, lined with shops, restaurants, hotels and nightlife, ending at Monas (Freedom Square) in the heart of Central Jakarta.

Are you thinking of working in Jakarta, also known as the “Big Durian” or “Big Apple”? Indonesia’s capital and largest city, as well as its economic and political center, has plenty of job opportunities. Our guide on working in Jakarta provides info on the economy, visas and health.

As is common for many megacities, Jakarta encompasses all walks of life from wealth to poverty. Although most people employed in Jakarta’s center and its skyscrapers are well off, the other side of the coin is a wide strip of slum landscape surrounding the city. When living and working in Jakarta, you need to be able to deal with such extremes. Working in Jakarta will, like any move to a foreign city, have its ups and downs.

In our InterNations Recommended Blog section we let you take the spotlight! Expat life in general is, of course, a perfect breeding ground for great, user-generated reads, and life in Jakarta makes no exception. Take your time and browse the great blogs showcased in this article!

Everybody who has spent time in a different country knows that expat life is not quite like anything else in the world. The confusion of the first few days and weeks, the slow, but steady process of acclimation, the little peculiarities and quirks that might strike you about your new surroundings: almost any situation you encounter can make for a great story. If you are so inclined and want to blog about it, of course!

Jakarta is administratively divided into the following named districts:

Central Jakarta (Jakarta Pusat) - An aptly named district and the site of Jakarta's symbol, the National Monument. The old part of Jakarta (Batavia), The Presidential palace, office buildings, hotels, Mangga Dua shopping centre, Bundaran HI (Hotel Indonesia Traffic Circle) and the elite Menteng residential area are all found in Central Jakarta.

West Jakarta (Jakarta Barat) - Jakarta's Chinatown, this district includes museums, trading centres, nightlife entertainment centres, shopping centres and malls. This is also the site of Jakarta's old town.

South Jakarta (Jakarta Selatan) - Where you can find upscale shopping centres, malls, restaurants, hotels, nightlife the entertainment centre, Blok M, Senayan sports complex, and affluent residential areas.

East Jakarta (Jakarta Timur) - Location of Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, Utan Kayu art community, Cibubur camping ground, industrial parks and Halim Perdanakusuma airport.

North Jakarta (Jakarta Utara) - Beautiful Thousand Islands, Ancol Bayfront City, and Kelapa Gading shopping centres.

Before you relocate to the Big Durian, here is a quick lowdown on the city’s top places to live - plus their pros and cons.

Thinking about moving to the Big Durian? A fact of life here is the traffic so finding a place to live is a priority. Depending on your lifestyle, needs and priorities, living in Jakarta can mean many different things. We’ve rounded up some helpful tips about the city’s most popular neighbourhoods:

Menteng

Menteng is located in the middle of Jakarta making it one of the most convenient places to be if you’re working here in a number of international and national industries and businesses. Enjoy the city’s best shopping, dining, and nightlife right at your front door. Also, if you’re thinking of settling down in a house, Menteng is known for its beautiful historic architecture and charming tree-lined streets.

Pro: You would be in the center of the city and close to most of the cosmopolitan features of Jakarta
Con: Be prepared to pay a premium price for almost everything from rent to dinner. Also, rush-hour traffic is no joke.

Moving to Jakarta will take you to a bustling city, complete with skyscrapers and traffic jams. Indeed, Jakarta is often considered to be the “Big Apple” of Southeast Asia. Our guide on moving to Jakarta will help you with your move by providing you with advice on housing, education, visas and more.

The Big Apple (Big Durian) of Southeast Asia is the economic, political and cultural hub of the Indonesian archipelago. With almost 10 million inhabitants, it is the largest city in Indonesia. Jakarta is a fascinating place, even though it is fighting against the negative image of being a terrorist stronghold. This prejudice arose in the wake of violent terrorist incidents across Indonesia in the past decade. Actually, most expats in Jakarta are pleased with their decision to move to Jakarta and enjoy the city’s flair.

Where to hangout with your friend in Jakarta after office hour? Could Lounge & Living Room is one of the hottest spot at Jakarta with the best 360 degrees city view from 49th floor.Cloud Lounge & Living Room is located at Altitude The Plaza, the office tower from Plaza Indonesia called The Plaza 49th floor.

Once you entered the restaurant, your eyes will be amazed by the breaktaking 360 degrees city view. The best time to visit would be during sunset so you can get experience both while the sky still bright till the dark.Since December 2014, they’ve launched several new food and cocktail menu selection such as Spicy Beef Salad with Thai dressing, Lamb Shank, Churros, etc.

As an expat living in Jakarta, you will be living in Indonesia’s largest city. With its 9.8 million inhabitants, Jakarta is a metropolis with international flair. Read the InterNations Guide on Jakarta for more information on Southeast Asia’s “Big Apple,” from culture to healthcare.

Although Indonesia is perhaps not the highest ranking among expat destinations, life in Jakarta can be thrilling. Due to Indonesia’s long and turbulent colonial history, the influence of the Dutch and Portuguese are still prevalent. There are many traces from colonial times in Jakarta, from the buildings to the way the city itself is structured.

With a nice and cozy ambiance, great live band performances and chic palatable nourishment, Rooftop at the Papilion is an al fresco concept bar that looks sophisticated and romantic by the light of candles at night. Nestled on the 5th floor of the Papilion building, Rooftop is fashioned with comfortable couches, some picnic-style seats at a dark long wooden table in the middle and an elegant bar in the corner. It also has a terrace area for the guests who want to enjoy the night under the Milky Way and see the skyline of Jakarta.

Open from Tuesday to Saturday 6pm to 2am, Rooftop entertains their guests with various live band shows that play disparate kinds of music while pampering the guests’ tummies with delicious dishes and a great selection of drinks.

As a foreign resident of Indonesia, you will undoubtedly have need to be in touch with your embassy for a variety of reasons. Some of the most common are:

Renewal of your passport or the issuance of other official documents
Assistance with tax information
Provision of business-related information
Provision of emergency information or evacuation in the event of an emergency
Coordination of community events for national days and other significant events in your culture

Most embassies advise resident expats that they register their presence in Indonesia with the Consular office in order that the above can be carried out. Some embassies have Consulates in other cities in Indonesia, usually Surabaya, Medan and/or Denpasar. Contact the embassy if you need information on a Consulate outside of Jakarta. Foreign Consulates in Bali

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