Jakarta
capital and largest city of Indonesia
Live & travel in Jakarta
Estimate for a remote worker (rent + living) from World Bank price levels. Capitals can be higher. · US travel advisory: Jul 6, 2026
Climate by month
NASA POWER monthly climatology ·Humidity: 81%
Embassies & consulates in Jakarta
108 missions from 103 countries
Embassy 100
Apostolic Nunciature 1
Permanent Mission 4
Honorary Consulate 1
Where to eat in Jakarta
- Bakmi Gang KelinciBudget
Jl. Gang Kelinci Raya No. 1-3, Pasar Baru
- Nasi Goreng Kambing Kebon SirihBudget
Jl. Kebon Sirih Barat Dalam I
- Happy DayBudget
Jl. Ir. H. Juanda No 19
- Kedai Nasi Uduk & Ayam Goreng Zainal FananiBudget
Jalan Kebon Kacang 8 No. 5
- Ganesha Ek SanskritiMid-range
Jl. Jendral Sudirman Kav. 44-46
- Maple & OakMid-range
Jl. HOS. Cokroaminoto No.91, RT.3/RW.5
- Martabak Pecenongan 65AMid-range
Jl. Pecenongan no. 65A
- Pondok LagunaMid-range
Jl. Batu Tulis Raya No. 45-47
- Tamnak ThaiMid-range
Jl. HOS Cokroaminoto, Menteng
- Ya-Udah BistroMid-range
Jl. Johar No.15
- Al Jazeerah SignatureSplurge
Jl. Johar No. 8
- Bistro BaronSplurge
Jl. M.H. Thamrin No.28-30
- Bakoel Koffie
Jl. Cikini Raya No.25, RT.16/RW.1, Cikini
- Giyanti Coffee Roastery
Jl. Surabaya No.20, Menteng
- Saudagar Kopi
Jl. Haji Agus Salim No.26F, RT.2/RW.1, Menteng
- Tanamera Coffee
Jl. Kebon Kacang Raya, Tanah Abang, RT.8/RW.9
- Burgundy Bar
Jl. MH Thamrin Kav 28-30
- Churchill
Jl. Lapangan Banteng Selatan 1, Pasar Baru
- CJs Bar
Jl. Asia Afrika
- Grand Manhattan
Jl. Lapangan Banteng Selatan 1, Pasar Baru
Source and corrections: Wikivoyage guide to Jakarta · CC BY-SA 4.0
Frequently asked questions
Where can you eat in Jakarta?
The travel guide to Jakarta lists Bakmi Gang Kelinci, Nasi Goreng Kambing Kebon Sirih, Happy Day, Kedai Nasi Uduk & Ayam Goreng Zainal Fanani, and Ganesha Ek Sanskriti.
Is Jakarta safe for travellers?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Indonesia at Level 2. The national intentional-homicide rate is 0.3 per 100,000 people.
How much does it cost to live in Jakarta?
Roughly $1,400 per month for a remote worker, based on Indonesia price levels (31% of US prices).
What is the weather like in Jakarta in November?
In November Jakarta averages a high of 34°C, a low of 24°C and about 198 mm of rain.
Which embassies and consulates are in Jakarta?
108 diplomatic missions, including Afghanistan (Embassy), Algeria (Embassy), Argentina (Embassy), Armenia (Embassy), Australia (Embassy), Austria (Embassy), Azerbaijan (Embassy), and Bahrain (Embassy).
Cities in Indonesia
Denpasar
$1,400/mo · 26°C
3.8 / 5Surabaya
$1,400/mo · 29°C
Medan
$1,400/mo · 25°C
Pekanbaru
$1,400/mo · 26°C
Sources: World Bank (CC BY 4.0), NASA POWER, U.S. Department of State, Wikidata (CC0), Wikimedia Commons, ExchangeRate-API.