Asia · Indonesian · updated 2026-10

Moving to Indonesia: visas, cost of living & citizenship

A single person needs about $950 a month to live in Jakarta / Bali, and a family of four about $2,100, including rent. Indonesia usually lets you apply for permanent residence after 5 yrs, with citizenship after 5 yrs, and dual citizenship is not allowed. You can move here without a job offer through the Remote Worker visa (E33G) and the Second Home visa.

Monthly budget

$950

Very low cost

Safety

Very safe

Stability

Fragile

Family

Fair

Main city: Jakarta / Bali
Language: Indonesian
Permanent residence: 5 yrs
Citizenship: 5 yrs
Dual citizenship: Not allowed
Digital nomad visa: Yes

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Cost of living in Indonesia, per month in US$

One person

$950

Family of four

$2,100

RentGroceriesTransportUtilities & internetEating out & leisureOther

1-bed flat, Jakarta / Bali centre

$500

Estimate

3-bed family flat

$950

Estimate

Price level

US = 100

Income per person

$427

GNI ÷ 12, World Bank

Safety

Safety score

Very safe

Homicides per 100k

0.3

US 5.8 · UK 1.0 · Japan 0.2

Political stability & governance

Political stability

−0.74

Rule of law

−0.25

Control of corruption

−0.51

Government effectiveness

+0.26

−2.5 weak0strong +2.5

Worldwide Governance Indicators, World Bank. Fragile overall (34/100).

Family-friendliness

Family score

Fair

Child outcomes (HCI)

0.54

Health & schooling, 0–1

Under-5 mortality

17.7

per 1,000 births

Life expectancy

71.3 yrs

at birth

Health spending

$132

per person / year

Education spending

1.3%

of GDP

Visa & residence routes

Remote work

Remote Worker visa (E33G)$60,000+ a year from a foreign employer; foreign income untaxed.

Passive income

Second Home visaAbout $125,000 in savings, for 5–10 years.

Job offer

Work KITASWith an Indonesian sponsor.

Investment

Golden Visa$350,000+ company investment.

Who gets easier access to Indonesia

Indonesia is not part of a free-movement area in the index.

Visiting: 13 passports can visit visa-free, 0 with an electronic travel authorisation, 84 get a visa on arrival, 101 can apply for an eVisa and 0 need a visa in advance (Passport Index dataset).

Road to permanent residence & citizenship

ArrivePRCitizen024681012+ yrs

Permanent residence: 5 yrs
Citizenship: 5 yrs
Dual citizenship: Not allowed

Last checked 2026-10. Official source: www.imigrasi.go.id/en

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to live in Indonesia?

About $950 a month for one person and $2,100 for a family of four in Jakarta / Bali, including rent. A city-centre 1-bedroom flat costs around $500 a month and a 3-bedroom around $950. Prices are 31% of US levels. Indonesia is the 5th cheapest of the 76 countries in the index.

Is Indonesia safe to live in?

Indonesia scores 77/100 for safety (very safe), ranking 19th of 76. The homicide rate is 0.3 per 100,000 people (US 5.8, UK 1.0, Japan 0.2).

Is Indonesia politically stable?

Indonesia scores 34/100 for stability (fragile), ranking 69th of 76, based on the World Bank's indicators for political stability, rule of law, control of corruption and government effectiveness.

Is Indonesia good for families?

Indonesia scores 40/100 for family-friendliness (fair), ranking 61st of 76. Life expectancy is 71.3 years and under-5 mortality is 17.7 per 1,000 births.

How long does it take to get permanent residence in Indonesia?

Usually 5 yrs of legal residence.

How long until I can become a citizen of Indonesia?

Usually 5 yrs of residence. Dual citizenship: not allowed.

Can I move to Indonesia without a job offer?

Yes. Remote Worker visa (E33G): $60,000+ a year from a foreign employer; foreign income untaxed. Second Home visa: About $125,000 in savings, for 5–10 years.