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Practical information : Treat yourself (& others) Indonesia
Timetable
In Indonesia, store and market opening times can vary, but generally speaking, small traditional stores often open early in the morning, around 7am, and close in the early evening, around 7pm. Shopping centers in urban areas tend to have longer opening hours, from 10am to 10pm on weekdays, with extended hours at weekends. Traditional markets may open at dawn and close in the early afternoon. Supermarkets have more regular opening hours, generally from 8am to 9pm or later. It is advisable to check locally, as these times can be influenced by factors such as public holidays or local celebrations.
Budget & Tips
Department stores and shopping malls offer a variety of shopping options, from international brands to local products. Clothing, home furnishings and decor boutiques offer a range of choices, with traditional markets offering unique finds at negotiable prices. Hundreds of stalls await you, offering antiques, handicrafts, food and clothing at rock-bottom prices. However, large shopping centers, particularly in developed urban areas, can charge prices equivalent to those you'd find in Europe.
Indonesia'simport tax is a flat rate of 7.5% on all taxable goods. In addition, a value-added tax (VAT) of 10% applies to all imported goods. This means that the total import tax for a taxable good is 17.5%. Value-added tax (VAT) is generally included in posted prices. To be eligible for a VAT refund, the minimum value must be Rp 500,000, and the goods transported must have been purchased within one month of leaving the customs territory. International visitors may benefit from an exemption from departure tax, provided their stay does not exceed 60 days. It is advisable to keep receipts for goods purchased to facilitate the tax-free procedure, although this is not as widespread as elsewhere. To claim your refund at the airport from the Direction Générale des Impôts agent, make sure you present goods purchased with the "VAT refund for tourists" label, showing your passport, the goods purchased and your plane ticket. You must also have a valid tax invoice attached to your payment receipts. You will then receive the refund in cash or by transfer to your bank account.
Sales
Indonesia does not follow a standardized approach to events such as Black Friday.
Cafés and restaurants often offer special discounts on Independence Day, as well as on Eid al-Fitr during the month of Ramadan, when many retailers offer promotions and discounts.
To keep abreast of promotions, we recommend checking local retailers and online platforms.
What's very local
There aremany markets (pasar) in Indonesia, and it's a real joy to wander through the stalls. From antique markets like Solo, to fresh produce and textile markets, they come in all shapes and sizes. You'll stroll between a few mats laid out on the ground, on which fruit, vegetables, jamus, basketry or batiks are displayed... There are also gigantic four- or five-storey concrete constructions where mountains of disparate objects, often futile, sometimes indispensable, are piled up. Perfumes, colors and sounds respond to each other. Some streets even become vast, uninterrupted markets, bustling from morning until night. The night markets(pasar malam) are lit by acetylene lamps, giving off an atmosphere of old wayang (shadow theater).
In contrast, Jakarta's gigantic shopping complexes stand proudly as symbols of modernity. Often adorned in glittering marble, these places are often used as refuges against the suffocating urban heat. The metropolis boasts more than 170 shopping malls (Jakarta's urban law requires 30% green space, but in reality there is less than 10%). These colossal edifices often function as pseudo-public spaces, places where friends and family can meet to stroll and occupy their time. Some people spend entire days there, because they have nowhere else to go. Mal Taman Anggrek, Jakarta's largest shopping mall, spans 7 floors with over 500 stores, covering an impressive 360,000 m² - an understatement! Other notable malls include Mall of Indonesia, Senayan, Artha Gading Mall, Lippo Mall Puri and Pacific Place, offering a juxtaposition of luxury goods and local handicrafts. Most of these establishments are equipped with food courts (beware of prices that can sometimes border on the extravagant, up to 10 times higher) and state-of-the-art cinemas showing international blockbusters in English, subtitled in Bahasa Indonesian. For electronics enthusiasts, Mangga Dua is the ideal neighborhood, with ITC Mangga Dua, WTC Mangga Dua, Mangga Dua Square and Harco Mangga Dua offering a vast selection of gadgets of all kinds. Fans of thrift stores will find what they're looking for at Bloc M Square, Pasar Baru, Pasar Santa and Pasar Senen, as well as the famous Tarigan Collection in the north of the metropolis.
Tourist traps
To recognize a real batik, all you need to do is pay attention to a few visual details. Batiks are never perfect: stitches don't line up, lines vary in thickness and opacity, colors can bleed through, and wax residues are often visible. A simple but useful tip is to take a look at the reverse side of the fabric. As most batiks are hand-dyed, the colors should be uniform on both sides. On the other hand, if the fabric is digitally printed, the reverse side may be opaque, as it is usually printed on one side only.
Otherwise, beware of multiple counterfeits: handbags, luxury goods, shoes, sunglasses, jewelry and souvenirs. These items are often sold at much lower prices. It's best to shop in well-known stores and shopping complexes. It's also a good idea to ask the locals for advice: they can provide invaluable tips on where to find authentic products. To ensure your souvenir is original, visit a workshop where artisans create masks, batiks, pottery or jewelry before your very eyes. Alternatively, explore cooperatives or fair trade markets, where artists present, sell and sometimes manufacture their own creations, often with the support of government or non-profit organizations.