Moving to Indonesia from New Caledonia
What to Expect
Considering a move from New Caledonia to Indonesia? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from New Caledonia to Indonesia, 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 79°F in Noumea, making it significantly warmer.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Indonesia compared to New Caledonia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Indonesia performs significantly better than New Caledonia across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Indonesia performs significantly better than New Caledonia across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
New Caledonia 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
New Caledonia 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
New Caledonia performs better than Indonesia across all family life metrics.
Data: 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 | Noumea | Jakarta |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 84°/73°F (29°/23°C) | 87°/76°F (31°/25°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 77°/68°F (25°/20°C) | 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 74°/63°F (23°/17°C) | 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 81°/69°F (27°/21°C) | 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) |
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| Month | Noumea | Jakarta |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 84°/73°F (28.9°/23.0°C) | 86°/76°F (29.9°/24.2°C) |
| Feb | 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.2°C) | 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.3°C) |
| Mar | 83°/73°F (28.5°/22.8°C) | 89°/77°F (31.5°/25.2°C) |
| Apr | 80°/71°F (26.9°/21.4°C) | 90°/77°F (32.5°/25.1°C) |
| May | 77°/68°F (25.2°/19.8°C) | 90°/78°F (32.5°/25.4°C) |
| Jun | 75°/65°F (23.7°/18.5°C) | 89°/77°F (31.4°/24.8°C) |
| Jul | 73°/63°F (22.6°/17.2°C) | 90°/77°F (32.3°/25.1°C) |
| Aug | 73°/63°F (22.8°/17.2°C) | 90°/77°F (32.0°/24.9°C) |
| Sep | 75°/64°F (23.8°/17.7°C) | 91°/78°F (33.0°/25.5°C) |
| Oct | 78°/67°F (25.5°/19.2°C) | 91°/78°F (32.7°/25.5°C) |
| Nov | 81°/69°F (27.0°/20.7°C) | 88°/77°F (31.3°/24.9°C) |
| Dec | 83°/71°F (28.2°/21.9°C) | 90°/77°F (32.0°/24.9°C) |
Data:
Météo-France Regional Service New Caledonia, Wallis and Futuna,
Meteorological, Climatological and Geophysical Agency (BMKG)
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between New Caledonia 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.
Indonesia passport holder visiting New Caledonia
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
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 performs significantly better than New Caledonia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Indonesia is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.1 in New Caledonia.
What's the weather like in Indonesia compared to New Caledonia?
The average high temperature in Jakarta is 89°F, compared to 79°F in Noumea. Jakarta receives around 65.2 in of rainfall per year, while Noumea gets 42.2 in.
What language do they speak in Indonesia?
The official language in Indonesia is Indonesian. In New Caledonia, the official language is French.
