ACCOMMODATION
It is not very difficult to find an accommodation in Bandung. Students usually live in home stays, the quality of which varies according to the rent level. Several students also find local housing in around the campus.
Favorite homestays are usually those close to the campus such as those in Cisitu, Tubagus Ismail and Pelesiran, only 5 – 10 minute walk from the campus. The rate of a standard room ranges from IDR 1,000,000 to 3,000,000 per month for a simply-furnished one. Students in homestays generally provide their own meals as meals are not normally provided by the landlords.
Student Dormitory
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COST OF LIVING
A typical Indonesian student spends IDR 3,000,000 – 6,000,000 (US$ 250 – US$500) per month depending on your lifestyle. This figure includes meals, lodging, transport, and some entertainment.
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ELECTRICAL PLUG/OUTLET AND VOLTAGE INFORMATION
The picture above is the standard electrical plug/outlet in Indonesia with the standard electrical voltage of 220-240 Volts.
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CLOTHING
People in campus usually dress casually. Shorts, tank-tops, sandals and sleeveless shirts are not allowed in the campus. For more formal occasions ties and suits may be needed for males while females are expected to wear gowns or other formal dresses.
As in other parts of Indonesia, it is almost always sunny in Bandung, except during the wet season (September-April). Umbrellas and light jackets are recommended during that season. Sweaters may also be needed in the early morning or evening.
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PUBLIC TRANSPORTS
Bandung is rather prone to traffic jam, and this is due to the public transportation system which relies heavily on the-so-called “angkot”- minibuses which travel to all corners of the city. The fare is about IDR 2,000 – 5,000. You can hop in and out anywhere, not necessarily at a bus stop. You will not take the bus so often, as the bus routes are not as many as those of angkot.
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PLACES OF WORSHIP
At most Indonesian people profess the Islamic faith, you can find hundreds of mosque around the city. The famous Salman mosque is actually on the ITB campus itself. People of the Christian faith can also find a range of churches nearby. There are Catholic, Pentecost, Methodist, and Seventh-Day Adventist churches in the city. The nearest Protestant church is on Jl. Cikapayang. The closest Catholic Church is in the St. Borromeus Hospital complex. Bandung’s St. Peter’s Cathedral is only 10 minutes away by public transportation from the campus.
Hindu temples can be found in Ujungberung and Cimahi, both about 1 hour drive away from ITB. There is a Buddhist temple on Jl. Ir. H. Djuanda, just five minutes away by car from the campus. There are numerous other Buddhist temples in the city.
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HEALTH MATTERS
Should you ever get ill, you can visit a nearby public health centre or general practitioners available on almost every street. For more serious cases, there are a lot of specialists practicing around the city. The campus is close to one of private major hospitals, the St. Borromeus Hospital. Other major hospitals are the Hasan Sadikin General Hospital, Immanuel Hospital, and the Adventist Hospital. The cost of consultation in a hospital or a doctor’s surgery is roughly IDR 50,000 or more for specialists. Public health center costs less.
ITB students enjoy a much lower rate at the nearby ITB Family Clinic. The clinic is staffed by two general practitioners and a dentist. Specialists also visit the clinic regularly.
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BANKS
Banks are usually open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays to Fridays, and are closed on Saturdays. Cash withdrawal may also be done at Automated Teller Machines located in all corners of the city.
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IMPORTANT NUMBERS
- ITB Clinic: (022) 2500082
- Police: 110
- Ambulance: 118 and 119.
- Search and Rescue: 115.
- Natural Disaster: 129.
- National Electricity Company: 123.
- Fire Guard: 113 or 1131.
- Counseling: Hotline 500-454
- Counseling ITB: (022) 2504814; Hotline: +62 815 7202 6951; +62 812 2404 2081; +62 813 2121 0645
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OFFICE HOURS
Most government offices are open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays to Fridays.