Housing & Logistics
Choosing the right home in Jakarta or Bali can shape your family’s daily life for years to come—learn how to compare locations, leases, and amenities before signing.
Finding suitable housing in Jakarta involves more than choosing an attractive house or apartment. Location can have a major effect on commuting time, access to international schools, and the practicalities of everyday family life. Expatriates can choose from furnished and unfurnished apartments in Jakarta, landed houses, residential compounds, and serviced apartments for an initial stay or longer assignment. Popular areas include Kemang, Pondok Indah, Cilandak, Menteng, Kuningan, and neighbourhoods close to the SCBD, but the most convenient choice will depend on where you work, where your children attend school, your budget, and the facilities and security your family requires.
Housing options in Bali are equally varied, ranging from apartments and compact homes to long-term villa and house rentals in Sanur, Ubud, Canggu, Seminyak, and Umalas. Wherever you plan to live in Indonesia, it is important to understand local rental practices before making a commitment. Lease periods, advance rental payments, deposits, repairs, utilities, building charges, and maintenance responsibilities should all be discussed and recorded clearly. You should also inspect the property carefully and consider traffic, access, water supply, internet reliability, drainage, parking, and nearby services. The articles and resources on this page will help you compare housing choices, understand residential leases, prepare for moving and settling in, and make a more informed decision about the home and location that will work best throughout your assignment in Indonesia.
