Air:
- All major Indonesian cities have severe atmospheric pollution. This can be unpleasant but exposure during a normal 2-3 year posting is unlikely to cause new health problem
- Pre existing respiratory problems may be aggravated but asthma is very common in Indonesia also Hay fever is common
Water:
- Do not drink tap water anywhere in Indonesia.
- Bottled water is widely available and should be used for drinking, tooth brushing and for a final rinse after washing fruit and vegetables
Food:
- Most foods are available
- Fruit and vegetables are of reasonable quality
- Meat and fish from public markets should generally be avoided
- Supermarkets offer much higher food handling standards
Restaurant:
- Many restaurants have acceptable hygiene standards in Jakarta. These standards can vary daily and with food type irrespective of the quality of the restaurant or hotel
- Roadside food stalls should be avoided especially Padang food stalls
- Shellfish, snails and uncooked fish should not be eaten.
Water:
- Do not drink tap water anywhere in Indonesia.
- Bottled water is widely available and should be used for drinking, tooth brushing and for a final rinse after washing fruit and vegetables
Food:
- Most foods are available
- Fruit and vegetables are of reasonable quality
- Meat and fish from public markets should generally be avoided
- Supermarkets offer much higher food handling standards
Restaurant:
- Many restaurants have acceptable hygiene standards in Jakarta. These standards can vary daily and with food type irrespective of the quality of the restaurant or hotel
- Roadside food stalls should be avoided especially Padang food stalls
- Shellfish, snails and uncooked fish should not be eaten.
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