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Best Cities in Indonesia to Live In 2026

1 city ranked by Livability Score โ€” affordability, safety, internet, democracy & climate.

โ“ Living in Indonesia โ€” Common Questions

What is the best city to live in Indonesia?โ–พ

Based on our Livability Score, Bali ranks #1 in Indonesia with a score of 64/100, and city-centre rent from around $1084/month.

What is the safest city in Indonesia?โ–พ

By UNODC homicide rate data, Bali is the safest city in Indonesia in our database, with a rate of 0.4 per 100,000 people.

How do I get long-term residency or a visa to live in Indonesia?โ–พ

Indonesia offers the Indonesia Second Home Visa (complex process). Duration: 5 or 10 years. Key requirement: Deposit of ~$130,000 USD in Indonesian bank. Not cheap, but it's Bali.. The process is complex. Check individual city pages for full details.