Key facts
Indonesia is a country located in South-Eastern Asia. There are 3 countries (Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste) that Indonesia shares its borders with. The official language of Indonesia is Indonesian. Traveling across Indonesia if English is your first (and only) language may be difficult due to language barriers.
In the EF English Competency Index (EF EPI), which assesses the language proficiency of non-native speaking countries, Indonesia was ranked 80th out of 100 countries in 2021.
The national currency in Indonesia is Indonesian rupiah (IDR). The rupiah (Rp) is subdivided into 100 sen.
Indonesian
Banknotes
Rp1000Rp2000Rp5000Rp10000Rp20000Rp50000Rp100000
Indonesian
Coins
Rp100Rp200Rp500Rp50Rp1000
Check with your bank before your trip to find out if there are any fees for using your card abroad. Some banks do not charge fees when you use a foreign ATM or pay in foreign currency, but others may charge a fixed cost for each transaction or allow a limited number of free withdrawals. The travel card provided by Wise.com, Revolut or Monose might be an excellent option to cut down on transaction fees.
Ookla® Speedtest The average fixed internet speed in Indonesia is 45.85 Mbps and mobile is 36.57 Mbs.The global average is 187.01 Mbps and 128.37 Mbps respectively.
ATM Density When compared to the world average, Indonesia has more ATMs.48.09 ATMs per 100,000 people.The global average is 39.49.
SIM Registration In order to purchase a SIM card in Indonesia, a passport or ID is required as identification.
Socket types
There are 2 socket types used in Indonesia. Type C is a popular socket type throughout Europe (except the United Kingdom), Russia, and certain Asian countries.
The sockets’ shapes and voltage differ from country to country and a travel plug adapter may be required. Portable devices, such as phones, notebooks or tablets, usually handle the entire range of voltages used across the world (110-240V).
Public holidays
In the year 2024, Indonesia will celebrate 8 national public holidays. The next one Labour Day will take place on May 1.
| Date | Holiday name | |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2024 | New Year’s DayTahun Baru Masehi | |
| March 29, 2024Moving holiday | Good FridayWafat Isa Almasih | |
| March 31, 2024Moving holiday | Easter SundayPaskah | |
| May 1, 2024 | Labour DayHari Buruh Internasional | |
| May 9, 2024Moving holiday | Ascension DayKenaikan Isa Almasih | |
| June 1, 2024 | Pancasila DayHari Lahir Pancasila | |
| August 17, 2024 | Independence DayHari Ulang Tahun Kemerdekaan Republik Indonesia | |
| December 25, 2024 | Christmas DayHari Raya Natal |
Sources
- EF English Proficiency Index (EF Education First)
- Speedtest Global Index® (Ookla®)
- Automated teller machines (ATMs) (per 100,000 adults) (The World Bank Group)
- Registration Policies Per Country (Prepaid Data SIM Card Wiki)
Tourism
What hotel chains are present in Indonesia?
There are Mariott hotels in 2 cities: Batam and Yogyakarta.
The Hilton hotel chain operates in Indonesia.
The IHG hotel chain operates in Indonesia.
The Best Western hotel chain operates in Indonesia.
There are Radisson hotels in 4 cities.
The Accor hotel chain operates in Indonesia.
What fast food chains are present in Indonesia?
The McDonald’s chain operates in Indonesia.
The KFC chain operates in Indonesia.
The Burger King chain does not operate in Indonesia.
The Subway chain operates in Indonesia.
The Domino’s Pizza chain operates in Indonesia.
The Starbucks chain operates in Indonesia.
Sources
- Country by National Dish (Samson Daniel)
Weather
What is the weather like in Jakarta?
Weather data for Jakarta (capital city) by Open-Meteo.com
Transport
Railways There are passenger trains , and some of them are high-speed trains.
Subway Systems The subway system is available in Jakarta, Palembang.
Taxi Apps Unfortunately neither Uber nor Bolt are available in Indonesia.
Sources
- List of high-speed railway lines (Wikipedia)
- List of metro systems (Wikipedia)
- Left- and right-hand traffic (Wikipedia)
- The Global Enabling Trade Report 2016: Road connectivity (World Economic Forum)
Safety
Emergency phones in Indonesia
Sources
- Indonesia Travel Advisory (United States: Department of State)
- Travel Advice for Indonesia (United Kingdom: The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office)
- Mortality caused by road traffic injury (The World Bank Group)
- Corruption & Economic Crime (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime)
Smoking & Alcohol
Smoking ban Inconsistent or only partially enforced smoke-free laws
Cananbis legality Both recreational and medicinal use of cannabis is prohibited.
Sources
- List of smoking bans (Wikipedia)
- Legality of cannabis (Wikipedia)