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How bad is traffic in Jakarta?

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Nobody likes traffic. Not a single soul. Here's what 13 local experts had to say about traffic in Jakarta. Perhaps you'll find some tips to avoid rush hour and some potholes.

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If you’re moving to Jakarta, you have to be ready for the traffic and pollution but know that these don’t define your experience if you are prepared. Chose your location and travel times smartly and you will find the Jakarta is a cosmopolitan and comfortable place to live.

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Jakarta is the largest city in Indonesia and same as with any other big city, traffic jams are common although manageable. Apartment rent is affordable for expatriates looking for cheaper options, you can search for a guest house (in Indonesia we call it “kost-kost an”).

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Muhammad Ihsan, says: 2023

She/he should consider that Jakarta is a city of insane traffic. No matter what time the day starts, traffic is everyone’s nightmare. Starting the day early in the morning doesn’t guarantee you are safe from traffic. Even after office hours, traffic is becoming more unbelievable. Moving to a big city like Jakarta is challenging, especially traffic.

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Arthanta, says: 2020

The city is massive, it was a Dutch colony and we can see lot of its influence in the city’s architecture. Traffic in Jakarta is really bad and one needs to consider that before traveling to one place to another within the city. The petrol price in Jakarta is very cheap.

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Alifia, says: 2020

To someone who considered moving to jakarta, please think twice. Why? First, there are traffic jams everywhere inside the city. Living in this kind of situation will make you think twice or thrice, because it is so stressing to the point where you could be angry with just minor things. Second, air pollution. Air pollution’s scale in Jakarta is in dangerous level, which can cause several lungs problem if they were try to walk without masks in the city.

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Jakarta is a very busy city therefore has a lot of traffic regardless of the time of the day. due to the high volume of vehicles, air quality is not good at all. Being said, as most Asian cities, Jakarta is one of the friendliest city, especially to tourists and newcomers.

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Moumita, says: 2020

Many people from any other parts of Indonesia come to Jakarta to seek job opportunity. you should prepare with traffic jam. But it’s all right, many entertaining industry are here. Cinema, Mall, Cafe and Shopping Mall are ready to entertain you.

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Ruzika, says: 2020

Jakarta is quite a dense city as a result the most important thing to know is traffic can get horrendous. you need to have a lot of patience. it is a wonderful city in the amazing country called Indonesia. The people are really friendly and caring, they love to help and are very polite.

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Hansen, says: 2020

Jakarta is crowded and has a bad traffic jam in certain hours during the working days. On the other side, it is the biggest city in Indonesia and has a lot of attractions such as Malls. Hanging around in malls really helps due to hot weather and high humidity in tropical countries especially Jakarta.

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It’s very hot during the day. In Jakarta, you can find street foods mostly everywhere. Traffic jams here are frequent; it’s very common that people are late for meetings.

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Brandon, says: 2020

Jakarta is a very big city and very crowded. There are always traffic jams in the street daily and every hours in some areas and pollution also. if someone want to move to my city is better to compare first with other cities in my country or compare first with other countries.

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Jakarta is a city that never sleeps. You can find almost anything in this vast and busy city from bars, cafes, traditional markets, shopping malls, to beggars begging for food in traffic lights. Although the public transportation system is poorly managed, however, you can easily commute with the famous online “ojek”. Despite the hustle and bustle Jakarta offers, it is still a good place and feel how the Jakartans have to survive traffic jam during working hours and how they spend their weekends, hanging out with their friends.

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Annisa, says: 2020

Jakarta is the capital of the Republic of Indonesia. Jakarta is a huge, sprawling metropolis, home to over 10 million people with diverse ethnic group backgrounds from all over Indonesia. If you move to Jakarta you’ll likely be introduced to Jakarta’s infamous traffic jam. it can literally take hours to go a few measly kilometers in this city.

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Syaiful, says: 2020
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