Moving to Indonesia from Papua New Guinea
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Papua New Guinea to Indonesia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Papua New Guinea to Indonesia, and you’d need to navigate life in Indonesian.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Papua New Guinea to Indonesia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Indonesia performs significantly better than Papua New Guinea 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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Indonesia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Papua New Guinea leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Papua New Guinea 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
Papua New Guinea generally does better on infrastructure, though Indonesia leads in broadband per 100 people.
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
Indonesia generally does better on employment & economy, though Papua New Guinea leads in unemployment 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
Indonesia performs significantly better than Papua New Guinea across all family life metrics.
Data: Internal Revenue Commission, Papua New Guinea, 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 | Port Moresby | Jakarta |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 89°/74°F (32°/24°C) | 87°/76°F (31°/25°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 88°/74°F (31°/23°C) | 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 87°/73°F (30°/23°C) | 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 90°/74°F (32°/24°C) | 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) |
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| Month | Port Moresby | Jakarta |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.7°C) | 86°/76°F (29.9°/24.2°C) |
| Feb | 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.5°C) | 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.3°C) |
| Mar | 89°/74°F (31.4°/23.4°C) | 89°/77°F (31.5°/25.2°C) |
| Apr | 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) | 90°/77°F (32.5°/25.1°C) |
| May | 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.5°C) | 90°/78°F (32.5°/25.4°C) |
| Jun | 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.1°C) | 89°/77°F (31.4°/24.8°C) |
| Jul | 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.4°C) | 90°/77°F (32.3°/25.1°C) |
| Aug | 87°/73°F (30.3°/22.6°C) | 90°/77°F (32.0°/24.9°C) |
| Sep | 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.2°C) | 91°/78°F (33.0°/25.5°C) |
| Oct | 90°/74°F (32.0°/23.5°C) | 91°/78°F (32.7°/25.5°C) |
| Nov | 90°/74°F (32.5°/23.6°C) | 88°/77°F (31.3°/24.9°C) |
| Dec | 90°/75°F (32.4°/23.7°C) | 90°/77°F (32.0°/24.9°C) |
Data:
Papua New Guinea Meteorological Service,
Meteorological, Climatological and Geophysical Agency (BMKG)
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Papua New Guinea 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.
Papua New Guinea passport holder visiting Indonesia
Visa on Arrival
Indonesia passport holder visiting Papua New Guinea
Visa Online (e-Visa)Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
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 Papua New Guinea across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Indonesia is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 9.4 in Papua New Guinea.
How is healthcare in Indonesia compared to Papua New Guinea?
Indonesia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Papua New Guinea leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 6.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Indonesia, compared to 0.6 in Papua New Guinea. Indonesia scores 55 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Papua New Guinea: 30).
What's the weather like in Indonesia compared to Papua New Guinea?
The average high temperature in Jakarta is 89°F, compared to 88°F in Port Moresby. Jakarta receives around 65.2 in of rainfall per year, while Port Moresby gets 35.4 in.
What language do they speak in Indonesia?
The official language in Indonesia is Indonesian. In Papua New Guinea, the official languages are English, Hiri Motu and Tok Pisin.
