Living in Dumai
Dumai is a city in Riau, Indonesia, home to 349,389 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are retired couples (top 12%, #42 of 381), people who put healthcare first (top 17%, #64 of 381), car-free households (top 22%, #68 of 320).
Residents349,389
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport125 km (Kuala Lumpur International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km349,400 people
Sea coast4 km
Terrain around itabout 30 m, height range 30 m
Main railway line104.1 km
Distance to Jakarta1,057 km
Within 10 km349,389 people
LandscapeGreater Sunda Islands, Malay Archipelago
Winter daylight12 h 01 min, sunset 12:13
See Dumai on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Dumai
- The landscape belongs to the Greater Sunda Islands.
- The Strait of Malacca is 4 km away.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 12 h 01 min and sets around 12:13; in late June it sets around 13:23.
How Dumai ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in Indonesia. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Regional overview: population, geography and modelled indicators for costs, schools and safety.
| Profile | Score | In Indonesia | In Riau | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 69 | #119 of 381 | #1 of 4 | Map |
| Low-income household | 73 | #118 of 440 | #3 of 4 | Map |
| Low-income family | 72 | #91 of 381 | #1 of 4 | Map |
| Single parent | 73 | #103 of 381 | #1 of 4 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 78 | #42 of 381 | #1 of 4 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 79 | #121 of 381 | #2 of 4 | Map |
| Early retiree | 67 | #280 of 440 | #2 of 4 | Map |
| Single professional | 69 | #92 of 338 | #3 of 3 | Map |
| Young professional | 72 | #88 of 332 | #3 of 3 | Map |
| DINKS | 69 | #99 of 324 | #3 of 3 | Map |
| Remote worker | 75 | #133 of 440 | #2 of 4 | Map |
| Commuter | 82 | #97 of 333 | #3 of 3 | Map |
| Car-free household | 78 | #68 of 320 | #3 of 3 | Map |
| Student | 0 | #185 of 187 | #3 of 3 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 73 | #117 of 381 | #3 of 4 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 68 | #137 of 440 | #3 of 4 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 69 | #70 of 324 | #3 of 3 | Map |
| Expat professional | 63 | #138 of 440 | #3 of 4 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 74 | #64 of 381 | #2 of 4 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 37 | #358 of 440 | #2 of 4 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 31 | #335 of 440 | #1 of 4 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 42 | #341 of 440 | #2 of 4 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 71 | #46 of 440 | #2 of 4 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 66 | #106 of 440 | #3 of 4 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 66 | #280 of 440 | #2 of 4 | Map |
| Coastal living | 73 | #156 of 332 | #2 of 2 | Map |
| Business owner | 68 | #188 of 440 | #3 of 4 | Map |
| Digital native | 57 | #133 of 338 | #3 of 3 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Balai Pungut 70 km
- Pekanbaru 128 km
- Rantauprapat 185 km
- Bandar 193 km
- Payakumbuh 228 km
- Tanjung Balai 232 km
- Tanjungbalai 233 km
- Teluk Nibung 234 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.