Digital Nomad: 18 most essential apps for living and working in Indonesia

Universal

Gojek
An all-in-one super app that combines transportation, food and grocery delivery, and business solutions for small and large companies. The platform works with over three million driver partners and more than 20 million stores in the GoTo ecosystem, helping users solve everyday tasks quickly and conveniently.

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Grab
A platform that combines transportation, food and goods delivery, financial services, and earning opportunities. The service allows you to travel safely using various modes of transport, order food and groceries for home delivery, send parcels, and pay for purchases online and offline.

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Maps

Google Maps
A universal app for navigation and finding places worldwide. It shows routes for cars, public transport, walking, and cycling, accounts for real-time traffic, and helps find restaurants, shops, hotels, and other points of interest.

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Housing

Airbnb
The most convenient way to find accommodation for short or long-term stays. In Bali and Jakarta, you can rent a villa, room, or studio with a workspace. Filters are available for Wi-Fi, kitchen facilities, and discounts for long-term rentals.

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Traveloka
A local alternative to Booking with a focus on Asia. Through Traveloka, you can book hotels, apartments, flights, ferries, or trains. Promo codes and exclusive discounts for Indonesia often appear.

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OLX Indonesia
An advertising platform where locals rent housing directly, often cheaper than on Airbnb. You can also buy used bikes, furniture, or home appliances.

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Connectivity and Internet

Airalo
An eSIM service that eliminates the need to buy a physical SIM card. Simply choose a regional package, and the internet works immediately. Convenient for those who frequently travel between islands.

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MyTelkomsel
The app offers personalized tariff recommendations, fast and secure payments via Telkomsel Wallet and GoPay, as well as promo campaigns and cashback. MyTelkomsel also provides entertainment and service features, including ticketing services, travel, streaming video, and games, while the built-in virtual assistant Veronika helps with any questions 24/7.

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mySmartfren
The app helps you easily manage your number: check your balance, top up your account, buy data packages, and scan vouchers. There are bonuses for new users, a loyalty program called SmartPoin, and gaming promotions. For eSIM devices, it supports working with two numbers without a physical SIM card.

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ExpressVPN
A reliable way to protect your data and access needed websites. Helpful if you need to connect to banking services or work with foreign platforms without restrictions.

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Work

Jobbers
A local freelance marketplace platform with no commission: freelancers from Indonesia find projects in web development, graphics, marketing, translation, and more, while companies post jobs and hire directly.

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LinkedIn Jobs
A platform for finding jobs in Cyprus and international companies. You can search for vacancies by key skills, save applications, and receive notifications about new offers.

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Revolut
A convenient app for managing finances and international transfers. Suitable for payments, receiving salaries, and traveling without hidden fees. Supports multi-currency accounts.

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Food and Delivery

HappyFresh
Online grocery delivery from local supermarkets: Pepito, Carrefour, Papaya. You can select product replacements and pay via card or GoPay. Ideal for those working from home.

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Money and Finance

Wise
The best tool for transfers and receiving payments from clients abroad. Supports multi-currency accounts, transparent fees, and real exchange rates.

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GoPay
A digital wallet for paying and managing money directly from your phone. The app supports secure payments with PIN, biometrics, and Face/Touch ID, tracks expenses, and allows taking microloans and arranging installments. All features are combined for convenient management of everyday payments and savings.

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Communication

Meetup
A platform for finding local communities and events. In Indonesia, you can easily find digital nomad gatherings, IT meetups, or language exchanges through Meetup. The app helps you easily navigate events near you and maintain constant contact with the community.

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Nomad 10
A social app for digital nomads that helps you find like-minded people nearby in the city or country. In your profile, you can specify interests, profession, and hobbies to easily build professional or friendly connections. The app automatically records new travel locations, forming a travel history, and allows you to plan future routes.

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