Moving to Indonesia from Tajikistan

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Tajikistan to Indonesia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Tajikistan 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 72°F in Dushanbe, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Indonesia compared to Tajikistan.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

TJ
0.9
ID
0.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TJ
13.9
ID
11.3

Indonesia performs significantly better than Tajikistan across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TJ
$364
ID
$417
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TJ
21.3
ID
6.9

Tajikistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Indonesia leads in adult obesity rate.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

TJ
159.0
ID
58.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TJ
0.9t
ID
2.9t

Tajikistan generally does better on environment, though Indonesia leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

TJ
0.1
ID
4.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TJ
69.9%
ID
29.7%

Indonesia generally does better on infrastructure, though Tajikistan leads in electricity per capita.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TJ
7.0%
ID
3.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TJ
$4,600
ID
$14,100

Indonesia generally does better on employment & economy, though Tajikistan leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TJ
69.4 yrs
ID
73.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TJ
32.3
ID
19.7

Tajikistan generally does better on family life, though Indonesia leads in life expectancy.

Data: National Center of Legislation under the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Dushanbe Rain: 25.7 in/yr (653 mm)
72° / 47°F

Avg. annual high / low

Jakarta Rain: 65.2 in/yr (1655 mm)
89° / 77°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Dushanbe Jakarta
Jan–Mar 52°/33°F (11°/0°C) 87°/76°F (31°/25°C)
Apr–Jun 81°/56°F (27°/13°C) 90°/77°F (32°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 92°/59°F (33°/15°C) 90°/77°F (32°/25°C)
Oct–Dec 62°/39°F (17°/4°C) 90°/77°F (32°/25°C)
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Month Dushanbe Jakarta
Jan 47°/28°F (8.1°/-2.4°C) 86°/76°F (29.9°/24.2°C)
Feb 49°/31°F (9.3°/-0.8°C) 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.3°C)
Mar 59°/40°F (15.1°/4.4°C) 89°/77°F (31.5°/25.2°C)
Apr 71°/50°F (21.9°/9.8°C) 90°/77°F (32.5°/25.1°C)
May 80°/55°F (26.8°/12.9°C) 90°/78°F (32.5°/25.4°C)
Jun 91°/62°F (33.0°/16.8°C) 89°/77°F (31.4°/24.8°C)
Jul 96°/65°F (35.7°/18.3°C) 90°/77°F (32.3°/25.1°C)
Aug 94°/61°F (34.4°/16.0°C) 90°/77°F (32.0°/24.9°C)
Sep 86°/52°F (29.9°/11.3°C) 91°/78°F (33.0°/25.5°C)
Oct 74°/45°F (23.2°/7.1°C) 91°/78°F (32.7°/25.5°C)
Nov 62°/38°F (16.5°/3.3°C) 88°/77°F (31.3°/24.9°C)
Dec 51°/33°F (10.6°/0.3°C) 90°/77°F (32.0°/24.9°C)

Data: Meteorological, Climatological and Geophysical Agency (BMKG) Meteorological, Climatological and Geophysical Agency (BMKG)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Tajikistan 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.

Tajikistan passport

Tajikistan passport holder visiting Indonesia

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Tajikistan passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Indonesia.
Indonesia passport

Indonesia passport holder visiting Tajikistan

Visa Free
Indonesia passport holders can enter Tajikistan without a 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?

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 Tajikistan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Indonesia is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.9 in Tajikistan.

How is healthcare in Indonesia compared to Tajikistan?

Tajikistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Indonesia leads in adult obesity rate. There are 6.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Indonesia, compared to 21.3 in Tajikistan. Indonesia scores 55 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tajikistan: 67).

What's the weather like in Indonesia compared to Tajikistan?

The average high temperature in Jakarta is 89°F, compared to 72°F in Dushanbe. Jakarta receives around 65.2 in of rainfall per year, while Dushanbe gets 25.7 in.

What language do they speak in Indonesia?

The official language in Indonesia is Indonesian. In Tajikistan, the official languages are Russian and Tajik.

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At a Glance

TJ ID
Population 9,119,347 277,329,163
Currency Tajikistani Somoni (TJS) Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)
Languages Russian, Tajik Indonesian
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +992 +62
Time zones 1 3
Emergency number 112