Moving to Indonesia from Bosnia and Herzegovina
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Indonesia — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Indonesia, you would find that Indonesia is 25.8% cheaper than Bosnia and Herzegovina overall. A BAM128,429 salary in Bosnia and Herzegovina would need to be roughly IDR1,080,547,910 in Indonesia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Indonesian. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Jakarta averages 89°F vs 62°F in Sarajevo, making it significantly warmer.
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How your spending power changes when you relocate from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Indonesia.
What does your salary buy?
BAM128,429 → IDR1,080,547,910
To maintain the same standard of living in Indonesia
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Restaurants
pay 67.2% less
Transportation
pay 44.0% less
Housing
pay 20.1% less
Childcare
pay 18.0% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 11.8% less
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Bosnia and Herzegovina and Indonesia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Indonesia performs significantly better than Bosnia and Herzegovina across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Indonesia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bosnia and Herzegovina leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on environment, though Indonesia leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Bosnia and Herzegovina performs better than Indonesia across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on employment & economy, though Indonesia leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
percentage of adults who can read and write
Bosnia and Herzegovina performs better than Indonesia across all family life metrics.
Data: Indirect Taxation Authority of Bosnia and Herzegovina, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Sarajevo | Jakarta |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 45°/30°F (7°/-1°C) | 87°/76°F (31°/25°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 70°/48°F (21°/9°C) | 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 79°/56°F (26°/13°C) | 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 51°/37°F (11°/3°C) | 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) |
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| Month | Sarajevo | Jakarta |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°/27°F (4.1°/-2.9°C) | 86°/76°F (29.9°/24.2°C) |
| Feb | 44°/29°F (6.6°/-1.9°C) | 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.3°C) |
| Mar | 53°/35°F (11.5°/1.4°C) | 89°/77°F (31.5°/25.2°C) |
| Apr | 62°/41°F (16.5°/5.1°C) | 90°/77°F (32.5°/25.1°C) |
| May | 71°/48°F (21.4°/9.0°C) | 90°/78°F (32.5°/25.4°C) |
| Jun | 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.6°C) | 89°/77°F (31.4°/24.8°C) |
| Jul | 82°/58°F (27.8°/14.2°C) | 90°/77°F (32.3°/25.1°C) |
| Aug | 83°/58°F (28.3°/14.3°C) | 90°/77°F (32.0°/24.9°C) |
| Sep | 72°/51°F (22.5°/10.4°C) | 91°/78°F (33.0°/25.5°C) |
| Oct | 63°/44°F (17.3°/6.5°C) | 91°/78°F (32.7°/25.5°C) |
| Nov | 51°/37°F (10.6°/2.8°C) | 88°/77°F (31.3°/24.9°C) |
| Dec | 40°/29°F (4.3°/-1.7°C) | 90°/77°F (32.0°/24.9°C) |
Data:
Federal Hydrometeorological Service of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina,
Meteorological, Climatological and Geophysical Agency (BMKG)
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Indonesia. To live, work, or study long-term in Indonesia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Indonesia's immigration authority.
Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holder visiting Indonesia
Visa on Arrival
Indonesia passport holder visiting Bosnia and Herzegovina
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Indonesia than Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Generally yes: Indonesia runs about 20% cheaper than Bosnia and Herzegovina on average, though it depends heavily on the city.
How much money do I need to move to Indonesia?
A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a BAM128,429 comparable salary, that's around IDR270,136,978 in Indonesia for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Indonesia?
With 4.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Indonesia can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Indonesia.
Is Indonesia safe for expats?
Indonesia performs significantly better than Bosnia and Herzegovina across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Indonesia is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
How is healthcare in Indonesia compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Indonesia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bosnia and Herzegovina leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 6.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Indonesia, compared to 23.2 in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Indonesia scores 55 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bosnia and Herzegovina: 66).
What's the weather like in Indonesia compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina?
The average high temperature in Jakarta is 89°F, compared to 62°F in Sarajevo. Jakarta receives around 65.2 in of rainfall per year, while Sarajevo gets 37.4 in.
What language do they speak in Indonesia?
The official language in Indonesia is Indonesian. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, the official languages are Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian.
