Indonesia
Bandung
#4 Top 5 cities
A higher-altitude city with a more comfortable climate and large student base, but a less defined expat identity than the top hubs.
Country overview
Population
2Â 444Â 160
Year-round temperatures
Day: 26°C až 30°C
Night: 18°C až 21°C
Climate
A milder tropical highland climate with warm days and cooler nights.
Distance to the sea
110 km
Social atmosphere
7/10
Costs
Housing cost
7/10
Food cost
8/10
Business friendliness
6/10
Safety
6/10
Suitable residential districts are generally manageable with normal precautions, while petty theft, scams, dangerous traffic, and occasional unrest or extremist incidents remain concerns.
Natural disaster resilience
3/10
Bandung has material earthquake risk from nearby faults, high urban-flood exposure, landslide risk in surrounding hills, and possible disruption from regional volcanic activity.
Other scores
Other scores
Internet availability
8/10
Internet speed
6/10
Internet stability
6/10
Electricity stability
7/10
Community types
Largest nationality groups
- 🇺🇸Americans
- 🇯🇵Japanese
- 🇰🇷Koreans
Pros / Cons
Pros
- +Pleasant atmosphere
- +Cafe culture
- +Lower living costs
Cons
- −Traffic congestion
- −Smaller expat scene
- −Less dynamic environment