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Batam

City in Riau, Indonesia

Overview

Batam is a lively island city in the Riau Islands of Indonesia, famed for its proximity to Singapore, affordable resorts, and lively commercial districts. The city blends island leisure with dynamic urban life, attracting tourists, expats, and business travelers.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction

Indonesia

Province

Riau

Population

1,196,396

Time Zone

Asia/Jakarta

Coordinates

1.15°, 104.02°

Key Metrics

Safety Score

Female Safety

LGBTQ+ Safety

Traffic Safety

Food Safety

Monthly Cost

$791

Local Cost

$347

Local Income

$350

Cashless

English

Temperature

27.8°C

Summer Avg

28.1°C

Winter Avg

26.9°C

Record High

32.4°C

Record Low

23.0°C

Humidity

81%

Precipitation

2390 mm

Internet Speed

44 Mbps

Upload

38 Mbps

Latency

14 ms

City Vibrancy

Coworking

Cafes

Nightlife

Parks

Transport

Walk Score

Footways

—

Airport

BTH

Distance

11 km

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Prices & expenses

Weather & Climate

Temperature & conditions

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Neighborhoods

Partial

Coverage is incomplete — additional neighborhoods are being added as more source data is processed.

Air Raja Air Raja is a residential area with a mix of older homes and newer small businesses. Local shops and eateries line the main streets.Subang Mas Subang Mas is a mostly residential area with several small businesses and light industry. Located on the outskirts, it offers basic amenities but limited nightlife options.Galang Baru Galang Baru sits on the southeast edge of Batam and is mainly residential. Road connections link it to central Batam but it remains quieter than urban districts.

Coverage is incomplete — more neighborhoods are being added.

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Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.

Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 163 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.

OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.

OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.

Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 4 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-21.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 74/100.

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