Indonesia is a vast archipelago located in Southeast Asia, between the Asian and Australian continents with five major islands; Sumatera, Java, Kalimantan, Sulawesi and Papua. Consisting of 300 ethnic groups that have been living a life of different traditions of civilization, Indonesia is rich in culture and heritage. The warm tropical climate and its fertile land make Indonesia a green home for a wide variety of flora and fauna.
In the economic development advancement, Indonesia has been taking part in the dynamic growth of economics in Southeast Asia. The country has now become one of the major destinations of tourism, socio-cultural source, as well as business investments in the region. With the blend of traditional and modern culture of its society, Indonesia is a unique country with a lot of attractive aspects to offer.
Depok offers a competitive standard of living at a comparatively low cost. Compared to other study destinations, Depok provides excellent value for money. The annual cost of living depends on the student’s lifestyle and type of accommodation. Include extra costs in your budget, if you intend to do some traveling to places like Bandung, Bali, or Sumatra while you are in Indonesia.
Students should also have additional funds to pay for initial establishment costs, textbooks, equipment, incidentals, local transport, temporary accommodation and entertainment. Include extra costs in your budget, if you intend to do some traveling to places like Bandung, Bali, or Sumatra while you are in Indonesia.
| Expenses | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Housing | 4000K IDR |
| Meals | 3000K IDR |
| Books & Supplies | 600K IDR |
| Transportation | 1000K IDR |
| Communication | 500K IDR |
| Personal Daily Needs | 500K IDR |
| Incidentals | 500K IDR |
| TOTAL | 8000K IDR |
There are a number of foreign banks and local banks offering various banking services in Jakarta. Many offer both Rupiah and foreign currency (usually US$) savings, term deposits, safe deposit boxes, credit and debit card accounts and foreign exchange services. Due to the variety range of services and different procedures in each bank, it is better to make inquiries directly by phone before conducting a direct visit
There are many shopping centers and restaurants all around Indonesia especially around Jakarta and Depok area. The shopping centers varies from small shops to high-end mall such as Grand Indonesia that is located in the center of Jakarta. The restaurants also varies from the streetfood to the high-end restaurants.
Bis (buses) are the most common means of public transportation in Jakarta. There are a large number of bus companies servicing various routes throughout Jakarta.
Train service is called Commuter Line, which operates regularly from Jakarta to Bogor via Depok. A train station is available near the UI Depok campus to connect you to Jakarta and the surrounding areas. Passengers can buy a single trip or multi trips ticket at the ticket counter of every station. Trains to other major cities in Java leave from Gambir, Senen and Jatinegara stations. Tickets can be booked in advance. Trains have been a comfortable means of transportation for inter-city travel with reasonable price.
Taxis are easily found almost everywhere in the streets of Jakarta. Taking a taxi could be as reliable as using a personal car. At ‘flag fall’ the meter (argo) starts at Rp 5,000 (for regular taxi).