Is KL better than Jakarta?

Friends who had experienced navigating both cities assured us that while KL was far from ideal, it was definitely better than Jakarta. So while the roads are wide and the highways plenty, in KL tailgating, texting while driving, unbuckled children in the front seat, and hostile maneuvering are rampant.

Is Kuala Lumpur cheaper than Jakarta?

Kuala Lumpur is 8\% more expensive than Jakarta.

Is it nice to live in Jakarta?

You never feel threatened, the city is safe, there are no thefts, home robberies are rare. It really is a relaxing place to live (except for the traffic of course). The country is developing very fast. Living in Jakarta means you are able to travel in one of the most beautiful countries in South-East Asia.

What is the size of Jakarta?

255.4 mi²
Jakarta/Area

Is Kuala Lumpur better than Jakarta?

In this term, Kuala Lumpur is definitely superior to Jakarta. Jakarta’s roads follow out of obligation, not city’s arrangement. Narrow alleys convert to heavily used ways and neighborhood roads often turn into logjams because everyone hustle to go forward as hard as they can.

What is it like to be a citizen in Jakarta?

Citizens in Jakarta are always open to other, and sometimes you might even find it a bit too much. They always smile, interact with others and really friendly with foreigners. You can easily talk to stranger in public transport in Jakarta, which is very hard to do in Kuala Lumpur.

What’s the difference between food in KL and Jakarta?

Jakarta definitely holds food in high regard, with no meal being complete without a dollop (or dousing) of sambal –the essential chili sauce–but the passion for food in KL boarders on obsession. Both cities relish the heat of a spicy dish, but in Malaysia you can choose from a veritable United Nations of culinary fare.

Is traffic in KL better than Jakarta?

Indeed, in Jakarta, “traffic” is a four letter word. Friends who had experienced navigating both cities assured us that while KL was far from ideal, it was definitely better than Jakarta. What they neglected to mention was that while virtually everyone in Jakarta has a driver, in KL having a driver is a luxury.