Makild nomad city guide

Jakarta, Indonesia

Compare Jakarta, Indonesia for nomads: rent, monthly living cost, internet, safety, visa practicality, seasons and scenic places.

Beaches
Monthly estimateINR 1,40,500
Studio rentINR 43,000-INR 85,000
Internet70 Mbps
Safety50/100
Air qualityHeavy pollution risk (40)
PowerBackup advised (45)
CoworkingSome workable spots (59)
Best seasonJun-Sep
Minimum stay6-12 months

Nomad fit in Jakarta

Jakarta is listed in Makild's nomad travel table for people comparing rental cost, internet practicality, visa planning, safety, local transport and seasonal comfort before choosing a medium-stay destination.

The central rental areas tracked for this guide are Kemang, Kuningan, Menteng. A typical studio or compact 1BHK range is 30-55 sqm, with deposit expectations around 1 month and common lease flexibility of 6-12 months.

Scenic places and lifestyle

Beaches, temples, waterfalls, nature trips

Coastal scenery, beaches, and water-based day trips.

The best timing is usually Jun-Sep. Watch out for flood-prone rainy season when planning longer stays.

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Remote-work lifestyle

These Makild planning scores summarize day-to-day livability for remote work in Jakarta. They are comparison estimates, so verify critical items like healthcare, power backup, water, and safety before booking.

Cleanliness
Challenging (35)
Crime rate
Elevated (51)
Air quality
Heavy pollution risk (40)
Power reliability
Backup advised (45)
Mobile data / eSIM
Workable mobile data (68)
Coworking / cafe work
Some workable spots (59)
Healthcare access
Limited access (39)
English usability
Manageable (60)
Walkability / transit
Manageable (66)
Airport access
Good airport access (81)
Accommodation availability
Some monthly options (67)
Payment/card friendliness
Mixed cash/card (66)
Food delivery / convenience
Good delivery/apps (75)
Social / nomad community
Small community (51)
Noise comfort
Noisy pockets (61)
Tap water / water quality
Avoid tap water (31)
Political/civil stability
Disruption risk (46)

Cost breakdown

Rent range
INR 43,000-INR 85,000 / month
Food estimate/person
INR 31,500 / month
Utilities + WiFi
INR 9,100 / month
Cab estimate
INR 220 per 5 km
Flight from Mumbai
INR 28,000 roundtrip estimate, 7-12h one stop

Common food prices

These are planning estimates for everyday grocery and casual meal costs in Jakarta, derived from the city food baseline. Check local grocery apps and markets before booking a longer stay.

Eggs
INR 230 / 12 eggs
Chicken breast
INR 590 / kg
Rice
INR 125 / kg
Milk
INR 145 / litre
Local lunch
INR 340 / meal
Cafe coffee
INR 170 / cup

Country context

Country
Indonesia
Airport code
CGK
GDP per person estimate
$4,925
City conservatism estimate
66/100

All table data for Jakarta

Cost and housing

Monthly estimate/person
INR 1,40,500
Studio/1BHK rent range
INR 43,000-INR 85,000 / month
Average rent
INR 64,000
Rent per sq ft/month
INR 138 / sq ft
Apartment size
30-55 sqm
Average apartment size
43 sqm / 463 sq ft
Deposit
1 month
Minimum contract
6-12 months
Areas to start with
Kemang, Kuningan, Menteng

Food and daily life

Food/month expected/person
INR 31,500
Common food basket
Eggs INR 230, chicken INR 590/kg, rice INR 125/kg, milk INR 145/L
Eggs
INR 230 / 12 eggs
Chicken breast
INR 590 / kg
Rice
INR 125 / kg
Milk
INR 145 / litre
Local lunch
INR 340 / meal
Cafe coffee
INR 170 / cup
Cab estimate
INR 220 per 5 km
Utilities
INR 7,500 / month
Home Wi-Fi
INR 1,600 / month
Internet speed
70 Mbps

Travel and seasons

Airport code
CGK
Flight from Mumbai
INR 28,000 roundtrip estimate, 7-12h one stop
Flight duration estimate
~9.5h one-way
Airport distance
7.7 km from city coordinate
Best season
Jun-Sep
Avoid / bad season
Flood-prone rainy season
Scenic places
Beaches, temples, waterfalls, nature trips
Scenic description
Coastal scenery, beaches, and water-based day trips.

Lifestyle and scoring

Decision score inputs
INR 1,40,500/month, 70 Mbps, 50/100 safety
General safety estimate
50/100
Women safety estimate
57/100
City conservatism estimate
66/100
Beach access
Yes
Development estimate
Emerging (47)
Cleanliness
Challenging (35)
Crime rate
Elevated (51)
Air quality
Heavy pollution risk (40)
Power reliability
Backup advised (45)
Mobile data / eSIM
Workable mobile data (68)
Coworking / cafe work
Some workable spots (59)
Healthcare access
Limited access (39)
English usability
Manageable (60)
Walkability / transit
Manageable (66)
Airport access
Good airport access (81)
Accommodation availability
Some monthly options (67)
Payment/card friendliness
Mixed cash/card (66)
Food delivery / convenience
Good delivery/apps (75)
Social / nomad community
Small community (51)
Noise comfort
Noisy pockets (61)
Tap water / water quality
Avoid tap water (31)
Political/civil stability
Disruption risk (46)
City population
8,540,121

Country and source context

Country
Indonesia
Country code
ID
Country cities tracked
230
Country GDP
$1,396B
GDP per person estimate
$4,925
Country conservatism estimate
66/100 city signal
Women per 100 men
Estimate pending
Data quality
curated
Source basis
Makild curated baseline, GeoNames city coordinates, OurAirports airport lookup and World Bank country context where available.

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