JAKARTA EXPAT RESOURCES

Your curated guide to settling faster-apps, healthcare, communities, and weekend escapes.

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New to Jakarta? Start here

Essential steps to settle in quickly

  • Download essential apps (GoJek, Grab, Tokopedia)
  • Set up local payment (GoPay, OVO, Wise)
  • Register with SOS or international hospital
  • Join an expat community group
  • Find your nearest grocery delivery service
  • Save emergency contacts & dentist info

Top Picks This Month

Highly recommended by expats

Central Jakarta
Beau Bakery
Delivery & Food
GoJek
Budget
IKEA Indonesia
Hospital & Clinic
SOS Cipete
Community
ANZA

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Getting Started
Community & Family
Food & Groceries
Healthcare
Lifestyle
Home Setup & Living
Travel

Best for Families

Kid-friendly and family-focused recommendations

Facebook
Jakarta Moms Support Group

Support network for moms

Fruit & Vegetable
The Learning Farm

Organic farm supplier

Mountain & Nature
BSP Farm

Sentul outdoor farm park

Best for Foodies

Culinary adventures across Jakarta

Indonesian
Gado Gado Boplo

Indonesian authentic restaurant

Chinese
House of Yuen

True taste of Chinese high dining – Fairmont Hotel (dimsum Sundays)

Turkish & Middle Eastern
Turkuaz

Authentic Turkish and Ottoman cuisine

Turkish & Middle Eastern
Abunawas

Middle Eastern cuisine

Other Area
Arabica

Premium coffee shop destination

Weekend Reset

Escapes from the city

Island Getaway
Desa Laguna (Thousand Islands)

Island resort getaway by speedboat from Marina Ancol

Bali Beach
Canggu

Surf, digital nomad cafes, beach clubs in Bali

Mountain & Nature
Sentul

Golf resorts and nature escapes close to Jakarta

Mountain & Nature
Lodges Ekologika

Eco-lodge near Bogor with nature walks

Bali Beach
The Lawn Canggu

Popular Canggu beach club and restaurant

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