With a thriving economy and attractive expat salaries on offer, an expat's lifestyle in Jakarta can be full of comforts and luxuries.
Traffic can sometimes hinder leisure time during the week, so weekends are perfect for playing on the golf course, scuba diving expeditions and short holidays to the nearby islands. International companies often offer their employees three to four weeks' paid leave and, on occasion, paid tickets to the employee’s home country.
Expats in Indonesia work hard and play hard. During the week employees are expected to go to work from 8am to about 6pm and by the time traffic allows them to get home their weekday leisure activities start out at 8pm or 9pm. Many pubs, bars and restaurants offer entertaining activities during the week such as trivia nights, darts and pool championships, ladies nights and live music.
As is often the case, expat spouses, both male and female, have a hard time finding a job in Indonesia due to the strict work visa regulations. This, however, doesn’t mean that meaningful work can't be done in Jakarta. Many associations offer volunteer opportunities at different charities and knowledge and experience never go to waste. With affordable help at home, leisure time is maximised and “stay-at-home” spouses never stay put, since there is a wide array of activities available to cater to all the needs and tastes of the budding expat population.
The vast expat communities and associations in Jakarta provide a little taste of home to expats with their constant balls and special charity events. From medieval banquets to Latin balls and Mardi Gras soirées, expats are able to enjoy the buzzing nightlife of Jakarta as often as they please
Poverty
There are over 28 million people in Indonesia considered to be poor according to national standards. The Multidimensional Poverty Index, or MPI, focuses on standards of living and measures 10 indicators of multiple deprivations in a household. The 10 indicators include issues of education and health. To be considered multi-dimensionally poor, a person needs to be deprived in at least three out of the 10 indicators.
Traffic can sometimes hinder leisure time during the week, so weekends are perfect for playing on the golf course, scuba diving expeditions and short holidays to the nearby islands. International companies often offer their employees three to four weeks' paid leave and, on occasion, paid tickets to the employee’s home country.
Expats in Indonesia work hard and play hard. During the week employees are expected to go to work from 8am to about 6pm and by the time traffic allows them to get home their weekday leisure activities start out at 8pm or 9pm. Many pubs, bars and restaurants offer entertaining activities during the week such as trivia nights, darts and pool championships, ladies nights and live music.
As is often the case, expat spouses, both male and female, have a hard time finding a job in Indonesia due to the strict work visa regulations. This, however, doesn’t mean that meaningful work can't be done in Jakarta. Many associations offer volunteer opportunities at different charities and knowledge and experience never go to waste. With affordable help at home, leisure time is maximised and “stay-at-home” spouses never stay put, since there is a wide array of activities available to cater to all the needs and tastes of the budding expat population.
The vast expat communities and associations in Jakarta provide a little taste of home to expats with their constant balls and special charity events. From medieval banquets to Latin balls and Mardi Gras soirées, expats are able to enjoy the buzzing nightlife of Jakarta as often as they please
Poverty
There are over 28 million people in Indonesia considered to be poor according to national standards. The Multidimensional Poverty Index, or MPI, focuses on standards of living and measures 10 indicators of multiple deprivations in a household. The 10 indicators include issues of education and health. To be considered multi-dimensionally poor, a person needs to be deprived in at least three out of the 10 indicators.