Moving to Spain from Indonesia
What to Expect
Considering a move from Indonesia to Spain? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Indonesia to Spain, you would find that Spain is 2.5 times more expensive than Indonesia overall. A IDR1,400,000,000 salary in Indonesia would need to be roughly €175,000 in Spain to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Basque, Catalan, Galician and Spanish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Madrid averages 68°F vs 89°F in Jakarta, making it significantly cooler.
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How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 6.0 times more
Groceries
pay 46.9% more
Transportation
pay 2.3 times more
Housing
pay 3.4 times more
Childcare
pay 2.4 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 2.0 times more
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
What salary do you need in Spain?
What does your salary buy?
IDR1,400,000,000 → €175,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Spain
Calculate with your salary →Cost of living by city
Cost of living varies a lot by city. Each figure is a city's overall cost of living as a percentage of New York City (the priciest, = 100%).
On average, cities in Spain cost about 100% more than cities in Indonesia.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Indonesia to Spain.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Spain compared to Indonesia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
of residents who feel safe walking alone at night
per 100,000 people per year
Spain generally does better on safety, though Indonesia leads in homicide rate.
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 Spain 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
Indonesia generally does better on environment, though Spain leads in air pollution deaths.
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
Spain generally does better on infrastructure, though Indonesia leads in water stress level.
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
Indonesia generally does better on employment & economy, though Spain leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Spain performs significantly better than Indonesia across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2020–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2013–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Direktorat Jenderal Pajak (2016), Agencia Tributaria, Spain (2016). How we calculate this
Weather in Spain vs Indonesia
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Jakarta | Madrid |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 87°/76°F (31°/25°C) | 55°/40°F (13°/4°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) | 73°/53°F (23°/12°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) | 86°/64°F (30°/18°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) | 58°/44°F (14°/7°C) |
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| Month | Jakarta | Madrid |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 86°/76°F (29.9°/24.2°C) | 50°/37°F (9.8°/2.7°C) |
| Feb | 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.3°C) | 54°/39°F (12.0°/3.7°C) |
| Mar | 89°/77°F (31.5°/25.2°C) | 61°/43°F (16.3°/6.2°C) |
| Apr | 90°/77°F (32.5°/25.1°C) | 65°/46°F (18.2°/7.7°C) |
| May | 90°/78°F (32.5°/25.4°C) | 72°/52°F (22.2°/11.3°C) |
| Jun | 89°/77°F (31.4°/24.8°C) | 83°/61°F (28.2°/16.1°C) |
| Jul | 90°/77°F (32.3°/25.1°C) | 90°/66°F (32.1°/19.0°C) |
| Aug | 90°/77°F (32.0°/24.9°C) | 88°/66°F (31.3°/18.8°C) |
| Sep | 91°/78°F (33.0°/25.5°C) | 80°/60°F (26.4°/15.4°C) |
| Oct | 91°/78°F (32.7°/25.5°C) | 67°/51°F (19.4°/10.7°C) |
| Nov | 88°/77°F (31.3°/24.9°C) | 56°/43°F (13.5°/6.2°C) |
| Dec | 90°/77°F (32.0°/24.9°C) | 50°/38°F (10.0°/3.6°C) |
Data:
Meteorological, Climatological and Geophysical Agency (BMKG),
Agencia Estatal de Meteorología
Can you move from Indonesia to Spain?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Indonesia and Spain. To live, work, or study long-term in Spain, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Spain's immigration authority.
Indonesia passport holder visiting Spain
Visa Required
Spain passport holder visiting Indonesia
Visa on ArrivalData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Spain than Indonesia?
On average Spain is around 154% pricier than Indonesia, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Spain?
Budget about €43,750 for 3 months in Spain (based on a IDR1,400,000,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Spain?
Connectivity is usually fine (Spain: 39.2 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Spain offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Spain safe for expats?
Spain generally does better on safety, though Indonesia leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Spain is 0.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.3 in Indonesia. About 78% of people in Spain feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Spain compared to Indonesia?
Indonesia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Spain leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 42.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Spain, compared to 5.2 in Indonesia. Spain scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Indonesia: 55).
What's the weather like in Spain compared to Indonesia?
The average high temperature in Madrid is 68°F, compared to 89°F in Jakarta. Madrid receives around 16.6 in of rainfall per year, while Jakarta gets 65.2 in.
What language do they speak in Spain?
The official languages in Spain are Basque, Catalan, Galician and Spanish. In Indonesia, the official language is Indonesian.
