Living in Bekasi
Bekasi is a city in West Java, Indonesia, home to 2,648,272 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are expat professionals (top 1%, #1 of 440), business owners (top 1%, #2 of 440), digital natives (top 1%, #2 of 338).
Residents2,648,272
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport12 km (Halim Perdanakusuma International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km13,748,300 people
Sea coast17 km
Terrain around itabout 0 m, height range 30 m
Main railway lineunder 1 km
Distance to Jakarta19 km
Within 10 km2,648,272 people
Greater areaGreater Bekasi, the core
LandscapeGreater Sunda Islands, Java
Winter daylight12 h 29 min, sunset 12:05
See Bekasi on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Bekasi
- The landscape belongs to the Greater Sunda Islands.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 12 h 29 min and sets around 12:05; in late June it sets around 12:47.
How Bekasi 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 West Java | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 52 | #363 of 381 | #53 of 58 | Map |
| Low-income household | 74 | #105 of 440 | #32 of 58 | Map |
| Low-income family | 61 | #339 of 381 | #53 of 58 | Map |
| Single parent | 64 | #329 of 381 | #53 of 58 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 67 | #293 of 381 | #30 of 58 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 80 | #102 of 381 | #12 of 58 | Map |
| Early retiree | 60 | #409 of 440 | #49 of 58 | Map |
| Single professional | 90 | #3 of 338 | #3 of 58 | Map |
| Young professional | 92 | #3 of 332 | #3 of 58 | Map |
| DINKS | 94 | #2 of 324 | #2 of 58 | Map |
| Remote worker | 79 | #33 of 440 | #7 of 58 | Map |
| Commuter | 89 | #18 of 333 | #10 of 58 | Map |
| Car-free household | 97 | #3 of 320 | #1 of 58 | Map |
| Student | 0 | #153 of 187 | #36 of 41 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 72 | #147 of 381 | #40 of 58 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 69 | #107 of 440 | #22 of 58 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 94 | #2 of 324 | #2 of 58 | Map |
| Expat professional | 92 | #1 of 440 | #1 of 58 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 80 | #26 of 381 | #6 of 58 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 9 | #429 of 440 | #53 of 58 | 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 | 0 | #433 of 440 | #58 of 58 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 16 | #426 of 440 | #53 of 58 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 72 | #42 of 440 | #12 of 58 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 80 | #7 of 440 | #3 of 58 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 62 | #353 of 440 | #42 of 58 | Map |
| Coastal living | 64 | #260 of 332 | #14 of 29 | Map |
| Business owner | 93 | #2 of 440 | #2 of 58 | Map |
| Digital native | 73 | #2 of 338 | #1 of 58 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Jakarta 16 km
- Cileungsir 18 km
- Cikarang 18 km
- Depok (West Java) 26 km
- Sawangan 30 km
- Pamulang 30 km
- Citeureup 30 km
- South Tangerang 31 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.