Moving to Niger from Indonesia

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Indonesia to Niger? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Indonesia to Niger, and you’d need to navigate life in French. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Niger compared to Indonesia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2012

per 100,000 people per year

ID
0.6
NE
4.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ID
11.3
NE
24.9

Indonesia performs better than Niger across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

ID
$417
NE
$76
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

ID
6.9
NE
0.2

Indonesia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Niger leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

ID
58.0
NE
93.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

ID
2.9t
NE
0.1t

Indonesia generally does better on environment, though Niger leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

ID
4.9
NE
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

ID
29.7%
NE
11.0%

Indonesia generally does better on infrastructure, though Niger leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

ID
3.4%
NE
0.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ID
$14,100
NE
$1,600

Indonesia generally does better on employment & economy, though Niger leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

ID
73.1 yrs
NE
60.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ID
19.7
NE
66.8

Indonesia generally does better on family life, though Niger leads in education spending.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Jakarta Rain: 65.2 in/yr (1655 mm)
89° / 77°F

Avg. annual high / low

Niamey Rain: 21.3 in/yr (541 mm)
97° / 72°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Jakarta Niamey
Jan–Mar 87°/76°F (31°/25°C) 96°/67°F (36°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) 103°/80°F (39°/27°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) 93°/74°F (34°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) 96°/68°F (36°/20°C)
View all months
Month Jakarta Niamey
Jan 86°/76°F (29.9°/24.2°C) 90°/61°F (32.5°/16.1°C)
Feb 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.3°C) 96°/66°F (35.7°/19.0°C)
Mar 89°/77°F (31.5°/25.2°C) 102°/73°F (39.1°/22.9°C)
Apr 90°/77°F (32.5°/25.1°C) 106°/80°F (40.9°/26.5°C)
May 90°/78°F (32.5°/25.4°C) 104°/82°F (40.2°/27.7°C)
Jun 89°/77°F (31.4°/24.8°C) 99°/78°F (37.2°/25.7°C)
Jul 90°/77°F (32.3°/25.1°C) 93°/75°F (34.0°/24.1°C)
Aug 90°/77°F (32.0°/24.9°C) 91°/74°F (33.0°/23.2°C)
Sep 91°/78°F (33.0°/25.5°C) 94°/74°F (34.4°/23.6°C)
Oct 91°/78°F (32.7°/25.5°C) 100°/76°F (37.8°/24.2°C)
Nov 88°/77°F (31.3°/24.9°C) 97°/67°F (36.2°/19.5°C)
Dec 90°/77°F (32.0°/24.9°C) 92°/62°F (33.3°/16.7°C)

Data: Meteorological, Climatological and Geophysical Agency (BMKG) Meteorological, Climatological and Geophysical Agency (BMKG), Direction de la Meteorologie nationale (DMN) Direction de la Meteorologie nationale (DMN)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Indonesia and Niger. To live, work, or study long-term in Niger, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Niger's immigration authority.

Indonesia passport

Indonesia passport holder visiting Niger

Visa Required
Indonesia passport holders need a visa to enter Niger.
Niger passport

Niger passport holder visiting Indonesia

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Niger passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Indonesia.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Niger?

Connectivity is usually fine (Niger: 0.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Niger offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Niger safe for expats?

Indonesia performs better than Niger across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Niger is 4.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Indonesia.

How is healthcare in Niger compared to Indonesia?

Indonesia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Niger leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 0.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Niger, compared to 6.9 in Indonesia. Niger scores 35 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Indonesia: 55).

What's the weather like in Niger compared to Indonesia?

The average high temperature in Niamey is 97°F, compared to 89°F in Jakarta. Niamey receives around 21.3 in of rainfall per year, while Jakarta gets 65.2 in.

What language do they speak in Niger?

The official language in Niger is French. In Indonesia, the official language is Indonesian.

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At a Glance

ID NE
Population 277,329,163 24,484,587
Currency Indonesian Rupiah (IDR) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages Indonesian French
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +62 +227
Time zones 3 1
Emergency number 112