Moving to bandung Indonesia in a few months

DES99 New member

Member since 26 July 2022

DES99New member26 July 2022 07:09:59

Hello would love any advice on where to find property listing for apt's in bandung. Thanks

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Yoginee ViP

Member since 11 July 2022

YogineeViP26 July 2022 09:53:40

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Hello DES99,

Welcome to expat.com.

You can check out the Housing in Bali page where you will find a list of properties that are either on sale or rent. You may also create an advert for the specific type of property that you are looking for.

Wish you all the best,

Yoginee

Expat.com team

DES99 New member

Member since 26 July 2022

DES99New member26 July 2022 17:02:40

Also as a journeyman carpenter and a handyman business owner in California how much can I make starting a handyman service and bedong or Bali since I have my business and construction license Is it feasible to look into starting a small handyman service in either bedong or Bali? Also is there a lot of African Americans from America that are now living in Indonesia as expats? Living in America you grow up with a lot of racial tension especially in California and in together is it racist out there? I have a ton of questions thanks for your help in this matter also is December a good time to moved to Indonesia

Ubudian Indonesia Expert

Member since 28 January 2013

UbudianIndonesia Expert26 July 2022 21:09:52

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Are you asking about Bangdung West Java, or are you asking about Bali?

DES99 New member

Member since 26 July 2022

DES99New member27 July 2022 01:52:41

Doing research on both

Fred Indonesia Expert

Member since 02 August 2009

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Max Eastman

FredIndonesia Expert27 July 2022 04:56:54

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Hello would love any advice on where to find property listing for apt's in bandung. Thanks
- @DES99

Rumah disewa <place>

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Good old google

GuestPoster28122 Guest

GuestPoster28122Guest28 July 2022 00:55:28

Hai Des I’m an American — originally from NYC—whose lived in Indonesia since 2002 and recently moved back to escape the toxic culture that’s unfolding in the US…. Here’s my advice:

- I think Bali might be a better location (beach, a large ex pat community) although I do have a place in Bandung West Java…which is in the mountains.

- As far as carpentry, I just renovated my 4,000 sqft house in Jakarta and it cost be about 1/10 of what I paid in the U.S. or what my sister in LA is paying to do her remodel — so there’s a large supply of carpenters and the cost to hire them is really inexpensive. So again in Bali you might be able to make a better living — but it won’t be what you are accustom to in the US .

- if you are a skilled cabinet maker I would suggest opening your own showroom in Bali and then bidding on jobs for kitchen projects.

- As far as your question about race, Indonesians are not racist at all but since they do listen to hip hop and hear the N word they might use it without realizing how we would view that in the US. Overall Indonesia is a very tolerant country and not race obsessed like the US is right now (and I’m Caucasian by the way)

Overall it’s an amazing country and I would encourage you to visit a few different cities— best of luck to you!

Fred Indonesia Expert

Member since 02 August 2009

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Max Eastman

FredIndonesia Expert28 July 2022 00:59:38

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One of Indonesia's best points (and there are many advantages to life here) is its people.

Of course there are some utter dicks, but the vast majority here make Thailand's land of smiles reputation look poorly deserved.

As for the expat community idea. it depends what you are looking for.

GuestPoster28122 Guest

GuestPoster28122Guest28 July 2022 01:26:25

@DES99 just a quick footnote to my earlier response: you might be thinking about Badung which is part of Bali rather than Bandung West Java which is somewhat remote (about 2-3 hours from Jakarta) in the mountains.

Fred Indonesia Expert

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Max Eastman

FredIndonesia Expert28 July 2022 01:37:10

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Bandung is lovely. There may not be much of an expat community when compared to Bali, but the place is gorgeous.

I recommend it to expats who are looking for a nice city with pretty much everything you need, but without the downside the international tourist industry brings to a place.

It's also cool (Both meanings)

If I were a wordsmith or other type of artist, Bandung would be close to the top of my list of places to work from. Wonosobo would be first, but that is far smaller and has much less of everything so it won't suit a lot of expats.

Lotus Eater ViP

Member since 26 June 2012

Lotus EaterViP13 August 2022 16:55:10

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@Fred

I have only been to Bandung for a day with the P.A of a client of mine back in 2013. We went by train and it was one of the most delightful train journeys (once you get out of the Jakarta suburbs) I have ever taken.

Back in Jakarta in November and am hoping (time permitting) to visit this city for an extended stay.

Jhoe1 Member

Member since 07 January 2022

Jhoe1Member26 August 2022 23:25:05

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@DES99

Try travelio, web or app, for foreign bank card, you will need to talk to customer service for whitelisting. You can rent daily, monthly or yearly. Wayyyy cheaper than airbnb or other stuff. The places themselves are hit and miss though, they make a picture after renovating and then never update it, hehe.

Digitarius Serial expat

Member since 02 February 2016

DigitariusSerial expat02 September 2022 23:10:55

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@DES99 I'm African American and have traveled all over Indonesia for the last 4 years and I have never had a problem race wise. You won't either. Whether you're in Bali or Surabaya and points in between race is not an issue.

kookytwo Member

Member since 04 October 2020

kookytwoMember03 September 2022 07:31:35

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Construction workers in Indonesia really don't get paid a lot in even in Bali. If you are planning to solely live off the income you earn you may face the cost of living challenging. Regarding your racism comment, as a white guy I've been to Indonesia 22 years ago and again before covid to places where you don't see any or many tourists and the people are practical, very helpful, soo friendly and curious and very nice and people you would want to live amongst.

mahinhasans Member

Member since 20 October 2022

mahinhasansMember20 October 2022 12:01:10

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If you have an accident it's probably your fault regardless of what happened, especially if you don't have a valid licence.

Anderson Kayenda Member

Member since 15 July 2025

Anderson KayendaMember15 July 2025 18:55:17

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@Ubudian

am moving to west java-Bandung, any idea on homestays or rented rooms for international students?

Ryan_chaniago Contributor

Member since 20 September 2020

Ryan_chaniagoContributor16 July 2025 14:39:41

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@Ubudian
am moving to west java-Bandung, any idea on homestays or rented rooms for international students? - @Anderson Kayenda

Hi Kayenda,

Where will you be studying?

Some universities actually provide dormitories or student housing, although they're usually quite basic, not luxury.

But if you're looking for something more comfortable, there are plenty of kost (rented rooms) around most campuses in Bandung. You’ll find a wide range, from affordable options to more modern & cozy ones.

There are also many apartment units for rent, either by room or the whole unit, especially near popular universities or in central areas like Dago, Cihampelas, or Setiabudi.

Let me know which campus you're heading to, maybe I might be able to help recommend some areas.