Moving abroad to a new country can be an exciting and challenging activity to do. Because it requires many adjustments in order to be able to feel comfortable in your new country. Soon, you will become familiar with the term “expat” as it describes your position in the new country. Becoming an expat is not an easy peasy thing to deal with. Especially when you move to Indonesia, the biggest archipelago country in the world with its over 17,000 islands and diverse culture. You must be able to adapt and adjust with the locals so that you will enjoy your stay in Indonesia. Hence, you don’t want to miss these five tips you can do as an expat living in Indonesia:

• Stay Open-Minded
  You shouldn’t stick with the routine you have in your home country. It requires changes and adjustments when you decide to relocate to a new country. Moreover, to adapt to those changes, you should stay open-minded, this means you are asked to embrace and enjoy every adjustment that you’re going to go through in Indonesia.
  
  
• Do Your Research
  Prepare yourself with knowledge about Indonesia before you move there. Do a little research about Indonesia, for example about the habits of the locals, work permit, comfortable and affordable residence, healthcare, climate, laws, customs, and food you can consume. The research that you do can help you a lot to adjust to living in a new country.
  
  
• Prepare Your Cost of Living
  It is an unavoidable thing that you have to pay attention to. You have to prepare the money for your living cost so that you can have an easy and comfortable life in Indonesia. If you are going to relocate to Indonesia, you are actually quite lucky, because the living cost in Indonesia is not as expensive as in Western countries. If you want to spend less money, you can opt for a local lifestyle, like shopping in the traditional market, but if you want to shop at a modern market, you will definitely splurge some money on it. Therefore, it can be stated that the money you spend depends on the lifestyle you choose to have for a daily basis.
  
  
• Mingle with Other Expats & Locals
  Of course, you don’t want to feel lonely in your new living place. So, it is better for you to spare some time to mingle with other expats and also locals. Mingling with other expats can help you in coping with your new situation, because you will meet and talk with people who have the same situation as you. But, it is also beneficial for you if you can mingle with the locals as well. By doing this, you can get hands-on experience and immerse in the culture of Indonesians. Once you are comfortable with the people surrounding you, you can have a smooth transition in Indonesia.
  
  
• Keep in Touch with Home
  When you must relocate to Indonesia, it doesn’t mean that you have to cut all ties with your family or people in your home country. By contacting them, you can get more motivated in adjusting to Indonesia. When you feel blue and unmotivated, your family can be the biggest supporter who can bring your spirit alive again. So, never ignore these people in your home country because they are as important as some new people in your new circle in Indonesia.
  
  Overall do your research and have some fun. It can be a nice and unique thing to experience living abroad by yourself or with your loved ones. Don’t forget to travel and explore Indonesia so that you will have more stories to tell.