Pekanbaru
city in Riau Province, Indonesia
Live & travel in Pekanbaru
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: 90%
Embassies & consulates in Pekanbaru
2 missions from 2 countries
Embassy 1
Consulate 1
Where to eat in Pekanbaru
- Miso Pak Imam
Jl. Paus No.4, Wonorejo, Marpoyan Damai
- Sop Tunjang Pertama
Gg. Pinang I No.36, Wonorejo, Marpoyan Damai
- Pondok Patin H. M. Yunus
Jl. Kaharuddin Nst No.1, Simpang Tiga, Marpoyan Damai
- Koki Sunda
Jl. Jend. Sudirman No.247
- Pondok Gurih
Jl. Jend. Sudirman No. 202
- Bebek Goreng H. Slamet
Jl. Jend. Sudirman No. 201
- Pondok Samba Lado Hijau
Jl. Soekarno Hatta No. 88 F
- RM Kota Buana
Jl. HOS Cokroaminoto no. 16
- Apollo Seafood Restaurant
Jl. Jend. A. Yani
- Bumbu Desa
Jl. Jend. Sudirman
- Riau Kuring
Jl. Jend. Sudirman no. 405-409
- Restoran Taman Anggrek
Jl. Tuanku Tambusai No.
Source and corrections: Wikivoyage guide to Pekanbaru · CC BY-SA 4.0
Frequently asked questions
Where can you eat in Pekanbaru?
The travel guide to Pekanbaru lists Miso Pak Imam, Sop Tunjang Pertama, Pondok Patin H. M. Yunus, Koki Sunda, and Pondok Gurih.
Is Pekanbaru 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 Pekanbaru?
Roughly $1,400 per month for a remote worker, based on Indonesia price levels (31% of US prices).
What is the weather like in Pekanbaru in November?
In November Pekanbaru averages a high of 31°C, a low of 21°C and about 351 mm of rain.
Which embassies and consulates are in Pekanbaru?
2 diplomatic missions, including Singapore (Embassy).
Cities in Indonesia
Sources: World Bank (CC BY 4.0), NASA POWER, U.S. Department of State, Wikidata (CC0), Wikimedia Commons, ExchangeRate-API.