Moving to Indonesia from Iran
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Iran to Indonesia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Iran to Indonesia, you would find that Indonesia is 25.3% more expensive than Iran overall. A IRR100,000,000,000 salary in Iran would need to be roughly IDR1,650,000,000 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 72°F in Tehran, making it significantly warmer.
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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 43.5% less
Groceries
pay 2.0 times more
Transportation
pay 12.2% more
Housing
pay 10.4% more
Childcare
pay 2.6 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 70.5% 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 Indonesia?
What does your salary buy?
IRR100,000,000,000 → IDR1,650,000,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Indonesia
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 Indonesia cost about 26% less than cities in Iran.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Iran to Indonesia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Indonesia performs significantly better than Iran 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 Iran 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
Iran 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
Iran 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
share of people below the poverty line
Indonesia performs significantly better than Iran across all employment & economy metrics.
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
Iran generally does better on family life, though Indonesia leads in literacy rate.
Sources: World Bank (2020–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2014–2021), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2007). How we calculate this
Weather in Indonesia vs Iran
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Tehran | Jakarta |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 52°/35°F (11°/2°C) | 87°/76°F (31°/25°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 82°/61°F (28°/16°C) | 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 94°/72°F (35°/22°C) | 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 62°/44°F (17°/7°C) | 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) |
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| Month | Tehran | Jakarta |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45°/30°F (7.2°/-1.1°C) | 86°/76°F (29.9°/24.2°C) |
| Feb | 50°/33°F (9.9°/0.7°C) | 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.3°C) |
| Mar | 60°/41°F (15.4°/5.2°C) | 89°/77°F (31.5°/25.2°C) |
| Apr | 71°/52°F (21.9°/10.9°C) | 90°/77°F (32.5°/25.1°C) |
| May | 82°/61°F (28.0°/16.1°C) | 90°/78°F (32.5°/25.4°C) |
| Jun | 93°/70°F (34.1°/20.9°C) | 89°/77°F (31.4°/24.8°C) |
| Jul | 98°/75°F (36.8°/24.0°C) | 90°/77°F (32.3°/25.1°C) |
| Aug | 96°/73°F (35.4°/23.0°C) | 90°/77°F (32.0°/24.9°C) |
| Sep | 89°/67°F (31.5°/19.2°C) | 91°/78°F (33.0°/25.5°C) |
| Oct | 75°/55°F (24.0°/12.9°C) | 91°/78°F (32.7°/25.5°C) |
| Nov | 62°/44°F (16.5°/6.7°C) | 88°/77°F (31.3°/24.9°C) |
| Dec | 50°/34°F (9.8°/1.3°C) | 90°/77°F (32.0°/24.9°C) |
Data:
Meteorological, Climatological and Geophysical Agency (BMKG)
Can you move from Iran to Indonesia?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Iran 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.
Iran passport holder visiting Indonesia
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Indonesia passport holder visiting Iran
Visa FreeData: 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 Iran?
No — Indonesia is on average about 25% more expensive than Iran. City-level variation matters.
How much money do I need to move to Indonesia?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly IDR412,500,000 in Indonesia on a IRR100,000,000,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Indonesia?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Indonesia has 4.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Indonesia safe for expats?
Indonesia performs significantly better than Iran across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Indonesia is 0.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.4 in Iran.
How is healthcare in Indonesia compared to Iran?
Indonesia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Iran leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 5.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Indonesia, compared to 18.1 in Iran. Indonesia scores 55 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Iran: 74).
What's the weather like in Indonesia compared to Iran?
The average high temperature in Jakarta is 89°F, compared to 72°F in Tehran. Jakarta receives around 65.2 in of rainfall per year, while Tehran gets 9.1 in.
What language do they speak in Indonesia?
The official language in Indonesia is Indonesian. In Iran, the official language is Persian (Farsi).
