Indonesia is the largest country in Southeast Asia. Consisting of 17,508 islands, Indonesia is also the largest archipelagic country in the world. Home to more than 267 million people with over 300 ethnic backgrounds, Indonesia offers not only natural wonders but also a never-ending cultural adventure.

Indonesia is the largest archipelagic country in the world, consists of 17,508 islands. Indonesia also the largest country in Southeast Asia. Home to more than 267 million people with over 300 ethnic backgrounds, Indonesia offers not only natural wonders but also a never-ending cultural adventure.

Transportation, Accommodation and Living Cost

The cost of living in Indonesia differs from one city to the other. Take Jakarta as an example. As the capital of Indonesia, living in Jakarta is more costly than in any other city like Yogyakarta, Surabaya, and Bandung. However, you can suit your living cost with the type of lodging you choose and your lifestyle. 

Access to transportation in Indonesia is fairly convenient. Various means of land transportation are ready to take you from one destination to another. You can choose a linked railway system or other means of transportation familiar to most Southeast Asians but with an Indonesian twist such as motorcycle cabs called “ojek”, a rather traditional Indonesian tuk tuk known as "bajaj", and the widely available public minivans called “angkot.” Regular buses and taxis are also available at affordable prices. 

Access to transportation in Indonesia is fairly convenient. Various means of land transportation are ready to take you from one destination to another. You can choose a linked railway system or other means of transportation familiar to most Southeast Asians but with an Indonesian twist such as motorcycle cabs called “ojek”, and the widely available public minivans called “angkot.” Regular buses and taxis are also available at affordable prices. You also could choose transportation by smartphone application that widely available in Indonesia such as “Gojek” or “Grab”.

Indonesian Cuisine 

Indonesian cuisine is a melting pot of Southeast Asian cuisines but with unique local flavours. You can savour more than 5,000 traditional recipes of around 300 ethnicities nationwide. It is a luxury for those of you who are food lovers. Even if you are not a big fan of herbs and spices and you prefer light Western cuisines, you can find such Western cuisine easily at various Western restaurants and cafes in Indonesia.    

Indonesian cuisine is a melting pot of Southeast Asian cuisines but with unique local flavours. You can savour more than 5,000 traditional recipes of around 300 ethnicities nationwide. It is a luxury for those of you who are food lovers. Even if you are not a big fan of herbs and spices you still could find such light Western or Asian cuisine easily at various restaurants and cafes in Indonesia. You could also order various foods by using smartphone application such as “Go-food” and “Grab-food” that is widely and conveniently to use.