Luke Regler
@lukereg
English expat in Indonesia
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About me
English
Lives in Jakarta
Speaks English, Indonesian
Registration: 24 November 2009
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Job offer & cost of living by Farhan19
Hey everyone, I've been offered a job in Jakarta for around 21 million IDR a month before tax. This offer includes visa costs but not accommodation. I've never been to Jakarta but but have been quite interested in visiting for a while. The ...
I would say that's a good number to start with even if you have to find your own accommodation. Where you live is up to you but you can find images of the area you will work in on Google maps or searching the internet or Instagram. I don't ... Read More
Job offer & cost of living by Farhan19
Hey everyone, I've been offered a job in Jakarta for around 21 million IDR a month before tax. This offer includes visa costs but not accommodation. I've never been to Jakarta but but have been quite interested in visiting for a while. The ...
Use Numbeo to help understand costs. Kota Kasablanca is a mall and apartment buildings so if you are working there property would be easy to find. Rent is up front but it can be 1 month or 3 or 12 depending on who and what you know. Your potential ... Read More
MRT Jakarta
Jakarta now has its own MRT system running from Lebak Bulus to Bundaran Hil or right outside Grand Indonesia / Pullman Hotel Sarinah. It's been a long time coming. You can pay for the single trips via a range of different methods; EToll, Flazz, ... Read More
It is time to remove Google+ link from the website by creator
Team, As mentioned on the subject, Google+ is no longer available for personal and brand accounts. I am writing this topic because Google+ link is mentioned here(footer)
I am sure it can be changed to Google only once someone says yes. Read More
Older Australian guy seeking friends. by johnwaters
Hi...I am an older Australian guy who visits Bali 4 or 5 times a year. I am seeking friends for while I am in Bali..next trip from April 30.....happy to give more private details etc by email. cheers J
Ellineo doesn't look like a guy to me just someone trying to be friendly and helpful. I think she is awesome for reaching out. Read More
Looking for teaching positions by CMVisser
I am looking to immigrate to Bali in order to teach English any information would be welcome
AHH English teachers and Bali. Unless you have the right qualifications, experience and attitude then it's going to be hard and if you are not from one of the recognised countries where English is the first language even less likely, but ... Read More
Banking system for expats in jakarta by dhan1234
Hi, I am moving to Jakarta , got an offer letter from a multinational company, I would like to know how easy is to open a bank account and apply a unsecured credit card from any bank in Jakarta for an expat, and what is the taxation rules for an ...
Once you have your legal paperwork and the bank has checked the details with immigration to prove the visa is real and you declare your tax number or not and a number of other new banking rules you can get an account. A credit card or other ... Read More
Ramadan 2019 by Fred
This won't really be of much actual interest to the majority of expats, but there are things I would advise you to follow from a cultural point of view https://en.tempo.co/read/1189271/muhammadiyah-1-ramadan-falls-on-may-6-2019 Through a ...
Ramadhan will be more interesting this year as it happens through a range of other holidays such a ascension day, Waisak day and Pancasila Day so hopefully everyone will more tolerant with each other. Something I need to remember and be more wary ... Read More
Whatsapp issues 14 march 19 by Fred
Whatsapp, facebook and instagram are having serious problems today. FB is out completely at this point, Instagram seems slow but working, and Whatsapp is refusing some messages. The latter is widely used here but pretty much everyone so that's ...
Photos are getting through slowly on whatsapp and messages seem ok. The rest can wait. If it's important and people remember then they could either have a face to face conversation or use thier mobile phones and make calls to people. Not seeing ... Read More
How to find job in Jakarta? by michele_g
ciao all! i want to ask about find job. I'm from Italy, and intends to move to Jakarta and planning to look for work there. Since this is my first time to go to Indonesia, so I don't know how things are going there. Is it possible, if I apply early ...
JobsDB, Jobstreet are 2 sites here. It depends on what type of employment you are looking for here. Read More
searching for expat friends in jakarta by nazhira
Hi guys... Im naz , indonesian girls... I like to have friends around world... I want to have expat friends (male or female) Mayb we can hangout together... :D FYI, i stay in jakarta
This thread has been shut for 4 years. So no there is no new news here. Just open a new thread instead of adding to very old ones that clearly no one has used. State your opinion or question and wait for replies. Read More
Condo maintenance and building fee by Allen Kum
Like to get some advice. Who pays the maintenance and building fee? Tenant or landlord? Thaknks.
Tenant through the landlord or direct. Depends on the agreement. Read More
Why is it difficult to get native american teacher in Jakarta? by CarolineSurya
Hi, I am urgently needed a full time english teacher who is an american and lives in jakarta now. I have been looking for weeks but somehow still don’t get any up til now. Is it because of the offers not good enough? Can anyone help ...
Language schools are supposed to only hire from the list of countries where English is the first language. However national plus and international schools can employee people from other nationals so perhaps you could try that approach. Read More
The best apps for expats in Indonesia by Priscilla
Hello, We invite you to share information regarding some of the apps that have helped to facilitate your move abroad in Indonesia. This will help expats-to-be who are making the move as well. Which apps did you use while preparing your move to ...
I find wife app 2.0 quite useful and at times seems to know more than Google Read More
Driving from the airport to bekasi by Jennypeck
Hi there, i haven't been home in the last 12 years, suddenly had a family emergency and has to fly back home tomorrow night. Just wondering if anyone can help me out with the estimate traveling time from the airport to Bekasi, and also... is the ...
Yes Grab maps seem to lack various buildings at times. However if you book it through Google maps, it seems to work better. Read More