Prostitution is legal in Indonesia, and there are an estimated 400,000 prostitutes in the country. Most of these women work in the country’s large red-light districts, such as in Jakarta and Surabaya. The going rate for sex in Indonesia is around Rp. 200,000-300,000 ($14-21), but some prostitutes will charge more for their services.
Many of the prostitutes in Indonesia are from rural villages, and they often enter the sex trade in order to support their families. Some women also become …
In Indonesia, the cost of prostitution is quite low in comparison to other countries in the region. For example, in Thailand, the average cost for sex services is around 1,000 baht (approximately $30), while in Malaysia the average price is around RM 300-400 (approximately $75-100). In Indonesia, the average cost for sex services is only around Rp. 50,000-100,000 (approximately $5-10), making it a relatively affordable and popular destination for sex tourists.
There are a number of reasons for this relatively …