Moving to Indonesia from Jamaica
What to Expect
Considering a move from Jamaica to Indonesia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Jamaica to Indonesia, you would find that Indonesia is 28.0% cheaper than Jamaica overall. A JMD11,862,496 salary in Jamaica would need to be roughly IDR790,282,760 in Indonesia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Indonesian.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Jamaica and Indonesia.
What does your salary buy?
JMD11,862,496 → IDR790,282,760
To maintain the same standard of living in Indonesia
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 60.6% less
Groceries
pay 44.7% less
Transportation
pay 59.6% less
Housing
pay 54.1% less
Childcare
pay 36.0% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 46.0% 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
The numbers behind daily life in Indonesia compared to Jamaica.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
of residents who feel safe walking alone at night
per 100,000 people per year
Indonesia generally does better on safety, though Jamaica leads in feel safe walking at night.
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 Jamaica leads in health coverage index.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Jamaica performs better than Indonesia across all environment metrics.
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
Jamaica generally does better on infrastructure, though Indonesia leads in electricity per capita.
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 Jamaica leads in top income tax rate.
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
Jamaica generally does better on family life, though Indonesia leads in literacy rate.
Data: Tax Admministration of Jamaica, 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 | Kingston | Jakarta |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 87°/70°F (30°/21°C) | 87°/76°F (31°/25°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 89°/74°F (32°/23°C) | 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 91°/76°F (33°/24°C) | 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 88°/73°F (31°/23°C) | 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) |
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| Month | Kingston | Jakarta |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87°/70°F (30.3°/21.1°C) | 86°/76°F (29.9°/24.2°C) |
| Feb | 86°/70°F (30.2°/21.0°C) | 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.3°C) |
| Mar | 87°/71°F (30.7°/21.6°C) | 89°/77°F (31.5°/25.2°C) |
| Apr | 88°/73°F (31.1°/22.6°C) | 90°/77°F (32.5°/25.1°C) |
| May | 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.6°C) | 90°/78°F (32.5°/25.4°C) |
| Jun | 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.2°C) | 89°/77°F (31.4°/24.8°C) |
| Jul | 91°/76°F (32.8°/24.3°C) | 90°/77°F (32.3°/25.1°C) |
| Aug | 91°/76°F (32.7°/24.2°C) | 90°/77°F (32.0°/24.9°C) |
| Sep | 90°/75°F (32.1°/24.0°C) | 91°/78°F (33.0°/25.5°C) |
| Oct | 89°/74°F (31.7°/23.4°C) | 91°/78°F (32.7°/25.5°C) |
| Nov | 88°/73°F (31.2°/22.8°C) | 88°/77°F (31.3°/24.9°C) |
| Dec | 87°/71°F (30.6°/21.8°C) | 90°/77°F (32.0°/24.9°C) |
Data:
Meteorological Service, Jamaica,
Meteorological, Climatological and Geophysical Agency (BMKG)
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Jamaica 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.
Jamaica passport holder visiting Indonesia
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Indonesia passport holder visiting Jamaica
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 Jamaica?
On average Indonesia is about 42% less expensive than Jamaica, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Indonesia?
Budget about IDR197,570,690 for 3 months in Indonesia (based on a JMD11,862,496 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Indonesia?
Connectivity is usually fine (Indonesia: 4.9 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Indonesia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Indonesia safe for expats?
Indonesia generally does better on safety, though Jamaica leads in feel safe walking at night. The homicide rate in Indonesia is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 53.3 in Jamaica. About 63% of people in Indonesia feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Indonesia compared to Jamaica?
Indonesia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Jamaica leads in health coverage index. There are 6.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Indonesia, compared to 5.5 in Jamaica. Indonesia scores 55 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Jamaica: 74).
What's the weather like in Indonesia compared to Jamaica?
The average high temperature in Jakarta is 89°F, compared to 89°F in Kingston. Jakarta receives around 65.2 in of rainfall per year, while Kingston gets 32.0 in.
What language do they speak in Indonesia?
The official language in Indonesia is Indonesian. In Jamaica, the official languages are English and Jamaican Patois.
