Jakarta has so many facilities that could accommodate you in many aspects as the capital and metropolitan city. Take commuting, for example. We could travel around Jakarta with ease and safety, with a lot of transportation options available. It's easy to find job applications too, and there are so many different places for living.

But there's a lot of disadvantages too, such as heavy long-hour traffic or hot weather. In case you want to move here, you need to make sure that you're prepared. Here are some tips you should know more about before you decide to live in Jakarta.

Avoid Traffic
If you heard that traffic in Jakarta is one of the worst in the world, that's true. There are many cars and motorcycles every working hour, and you can spend a lot of time sitting in your vehicle. Look for the places that are near your workplace or your children's school. You could also search for a strategic neighbourhood near public transportation or your workplace.

Only Few Nice Spaces to Do Outdoor Activities
Be careful. Outdoor habits are rare in Jakarta. If you are looking for a cycling route, most likely, you would think twice. Since so many vehicles are spread on the main road, you need to find smaller and emptier roads. It would be difficult for newcomers to go biking with family if you don't know about Jakarta's environment. Although you could look for a park, it's not distributed well in every area.

Hiring Housekeeper
Finding the right household help might be hard for you. You need to consider the maid's background and speciality first. Look for a reliable housekeeper/helper agency, do qualifications to meet your needs, and choose who has experience working with foreigners.

Save Your Date! There's So Much to Explore in Indonesia
Many foreigners know Indonesia as Bali. They didn't know that Indonesia has so many beautiful islands to visit. The archipelago consists of more than 17,000 islands. Or you could visit amazing places near Jakarta, like Bogor, Bandung, and Thousand Island regency.

About Learning Indonesian Language
Although English is widely spoken here, don't expect all Indonesian to speak English well. It's recommended to learn the basics Indonesian language, as it would smoothen your conversation with the community around you. Mainly, the Indonesian language has no complex grammatical structure. You could learn by talking with your neighbours, watching TV or watching Indonesian movies with subtitles.