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Indonesia

Bahasa IndonesiaIDR4 apps

Indonesia is built around Gojek and Grab — they handle rides, food, payments, parcel delivery, and even massages.

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Power & Plug

TypeC / F
Voltage230V
Freq50Hz

EU-style. Bring a universal adapter for variety.

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Basic phrases

Bahasa Indonesia

  • Hello
    Halo
    Ha-lo
  • Thank you
    Terima kasih
    Te-ri-ma ka-sih
  • Sorry
    Maaf
    Maaf
  • Yes
    Ya
    Yah
  • No
    Tidak
    Tee-dak

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Tipping

Tipping is not obligatory and is not part of traditional culture, though it is appreciated. Many upscale restaurants and hotels add a 5-10% service charge; if not, rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good service is a kind gesture.

🚖Rideshare & Taxi

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Gojek

Indonesia's super-app: motorbike rides, food, payments, parcel delivery.

Indonesia's super-app. GoRide on motorbikes is essential in Jakarta traffic.
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G

Grab

Southeast Asia super-app: rides, food, payments, banking.

Backup to Gojek. Some drivers are on one platform but not the other.
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🗺️Navigation & Maps

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Google Maps

Works almost everywhere except mainland China. Offline maps are critical when roaming.

Solid, but bookmark offline maps for Bali.
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✈️Travel Planning

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Klook

Activities, attractions, and SIM cards across Asia. Better than GetYourGuide in Asia.

Bali activities, surf lessons, scooter rentals.
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Phrases

All Bahasa Indonesia phrases

Hello
Halo
Ha-lo
Thank you
Terima kasih
Te-ri-ma ka-sih
Sorry
Maaf
Maaf
Yes
Ya
Yah
No
Tidak
Tee-dak
How much?
Berapa harganya?
Be-ra-pa har-ga-nya
Delicious
Enak
Eh-nak
Briefing

What to know before you go

✓ Do

  • Use your right hand for giving, receiving, and eating, as the left hand is considered unclean
  • Remove your shoes before entering homes, mosques, and many temples
  • Dress modestly, covering shoulders and knees, especially at religious sites and in conservative regions like Aceh
  • Greet people with a soft handshake followed by touching your hand to your chest; avoid overly firm grips
  • Avoid touching anyone's head, including children, as the head is considered sacred
  • Use a person's title and speak softly; raising your voice or showing anger publicly causes loss of face

✕Don't

  • Do not point at people or objects with your index finger; use your thumb or an open hand instead
  • Do not show public displays of affection, which are frowned upon and illegal in some areas
  • Do not disrespect religion, the national flag, or criticize local beliefs, which can cause serious offense
  • Do not point your feet at people or sacred objects, and never use your feet to move things

⚠️ Common scams to know

  • Taxi drivers refusing to use the meter or claiming it is broken, then overcharging; use Bluebird taxis or apps like Grab and Gojek instead
  • Fake or unlicensed tour and dive operators, especially around Bali and the Gili Islands, taking deposits and never delivering
  • Money changers using rigged calculators or sleight-of-hand to short-change tourists; use reputable authorized changers and count cash before leaving
  • Inflated 'guide' or 'donation' fees demanded at temples and natural attractions by people who are not official staff
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