Jakarta, Indonesia City Guide for Men in 2025

Jakarta, the largest city in Indonesia, is known for amazing nightlife, stunning girls, and horrific traffic.

An underrated Asian metropolis, the city is starting to see hordes of expats flock in for the fun times without too many other foreigners around. Just don’t wait too long – Jakarta won’t be our little secret forever!

Today, I’m going to talk to you about this amazing South-East Asia city and help you get started on the right foot should you decide to move here for the long or shorter term. As the title suggests, I’m aiming this guide to single men traveling here for… whatever reasons they might have. (*wink beautiful Indonesian girls wink*)

So let’s read everything you should know about Indonesia’s capital in my Jakarta travel guide below!

Population: 10.5 million.

Weather: Jakarta is fairly hot and tropical. The temperature ranges between 75-85 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the year. The city is often incredibly humid and rain is common from November to March.

Safety: The city as a whole is exceptionally safe, especially for foreigners staying in the nicer areas. Areas like South Jakarta and near Grand Indonesia Mall are known for their security and amenities, making them popular choices among expats. Stay away from the less affluent areas.

MUSTS: Party! Jakarta is a huge city that’s tailor-made for enjoying high-end nightlife all weekend long. If you come to this city, then get ready for some debauchery.

You don’t come to Jakarta to enjoy nature. You come to party until the wee hours of the morning with jet-setting locals and expats. So make sure you read my guide to dating Indonesian women.

Online Dating in Jakarta: Nightlife isn’t the only way to meet Indonesian girls in Jakarta, you can turn to online dating, too.

Yours truly certainly did while I was in this giant Asian city. I met a lot of cute girls online while in Indonesia and basically only used two sites: Tinder and Indonesian Cupid (my favorite). Both worked incredibly well, although I would consider the latter an easier option.

Apartment Prices: A studio or one-bedroom apartment in the nicer areas of town, like near Grand Indonesia Mall, will run you between $700 – $1,300 a month on Airbnb. Many apartments come with a gym, pool, and other amenities.

If you plan to stay here longer term (three months or more), you can find more cheaper deals – so the longer you stay, the lower your monthly fee for accommodation.

Hostel Dorm Prices: Hostel dorms tend to run between $7 – $15 per night. I don’t recommend staying in them while in Jakarta though because you won’t have as much privacy (and peace of mind) as you would have in your own place.

Nightlife in Jakarta: This is why you come to Jakarta.

You come to this mega-city to party and have a great time. Jakarta is the new Bangkok if high-end nightlife is what you’re after.

In a city so large, there are bound to be a number of party options, but we’ll keep things simple for you and offer a few tried and true options.

• Immigrant: This should be a staple of any weekend night out in Jakarta. Many players have raved of this spot and it didn’t let me down. A table and a bottle is almost a requirement here.
• Dragonfly: Another high-end spot that’s ideal for bottles and tables. Dragonfly seems to be the go-to Friday spot in Jakarta. Wednesdays are great, too.
• X2: Last, but not least – X2 is another great club for “bule” looking for a fun night out in Jakarta. The scene tends to lend hand towards expats going home with Indonesia women here.

Price of Beer: $3 – 8 depending on type and venue.

Price of a Bottle: Varies. $80 – 250 tends to be the average rates.

Dining & Cuisine: From street food stalls offering local delicacies (starting at $2/meal) to upscale restaurants serving international cuisine ($25/person and above), there’s something to satisfy every palate.

If you want to sample the street food safely (without getting the “Bali Belly” which can easily become “Indonesia Belly” aka getting sick), I recommend checking out this affordable street food tour. It’s a good way to meet some new people, too!

Taxi/Uber: There is no Uber in Indonesia for several years now, but you have two ridesharing options available. The main one is Grab (in which Uber holds a stake, if you care). The other one is the local Gojek. Both are reliable and affordable.

Hooking up in Jakarta

Chance of Hooking Up: 9/10

If you spend a couple weeks in Jakarta and don’t hook up, you’ve done something very, very wrong. This city is huge, there are a ton of options for everybody.

Get your own apartment or decent hotel near Grand Indonesia mall, fire up an Indonesian Cupid account, and go out twice a week. It’s impossible to fail if you do these things.

Next thing you know, you’ll have plenty of nice Indonesian ladies fighting over you. (Yes, I am exaggerating a bit, but not by a ton!)

IMPORTANT: A recent and scary law was passed in December 2022 by Indonesia’s parliament. Based on it, only married couples are allowed to spend the night in the same apartment.

This law is expected to take effect sometime in 2025, but tourists are not affected by it. By this, I mean unmarried tourists that travel together. If you’re single and meet an Indonesian lady (or a man from Indonesia – your choice) it’s reportedly safe if you spend the night together as long as your partner or a close family member doesn’t report you.

The situation is still a bit uncertain, so it’s best to ask around when you land – although most likely in Jakarta, you will be safe from potential trouble brought in by this controversial law.

Are the Girls Beautiful in Jakarta?

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: girls in Indonesia are some of the most beautiful Asian girls you’ll find. By that, I mean that girls in this country have more butt and boobies than your average Asian girl, but also beautiful facial features.

Personally, I found myself exceptionally attracted to the women in Indonesia and most of the expats I met did, too. And the bodies aren’t the only things great here – these ladies have some stunningly cute faces, too (although teeth can be an issue for many).

The best part is that they’re not just about looks. These girls, once you get to know them, are extremely smart and nice to be around. A really good combo in my opinion.

Language Barrier: While Bahasa is the official language of Indonesia, most young people speak at least a little bit of English.

I was fairly pleased with the levels of English in Jakarta and you shouldn’t have too much issue communicating.

Work Available?: There is definitely work for expats and professionals in Jakarta, but I wouldn’t count on it. Finding something to fit your skill set could be difficult. English teaching is always an option, but the pay won’t be great here.

So I would recommend to come here either to live off your savings or, even better, if you already have a source of income set up – either your own gig or the possibility of working remotely.

If you want to go for a different spot, even less popular among tourists, you should check out my Bandung travel guide for single travelers.

Jakarta in a nutshell

In your author’s humble opinion, Jakarta is one of the finest cities in Southeast Asia for partying and meeting amazing women.

The only downsides are the lack of nature and the horrific traffic. But both of these issues can easily be solved with good logistics and a quick flight to Bali every month or two – or spending enough time there until you get used.

And if you’re interested in the cultural side of things too – because that’s something you should sample – I recommend trying this half-day guided tour of Jakarta. A great way to find the spots to visit later on and practice your day game.

Get to Jakarta before the “bule” ruin an amazing city!