10 Best Gifts For Your Indonesian Girlfriend

If you have a local girlfriend or wife, you certainly know that Indonesian girls absolutely love receiving gifts. In fact, I would say that being generous is one of the surest ways to keep your relationship strong and happy.

The list below will give you 10 gift ideas that all Indonesian girls would love to receive. I've included links to trusted websites you can buy them from.

Flowers

Flowers are the most romantic gift you can make, for any type of girl and for any occasion. Red and white roses are the preferred choice unless your girlfriend is a bit more sophisticated and requires originality. You can buy them at the cheapest price in flower markets (see my review Traditional Markets in Jakarta) or you can buy them online directly. A bouquet costs around 25$ and it will be delivered on the same day with a personalized note. I used it a lot when I had a long-distance relationship and it was very practical.

• Ideal to show that you care
• Price range: From 10$ to 100$
• Delivery in Indonesia: ProBunga

Perfume, Makeup, and Beauty Products

A classic gift if you don't want to take any risks. You are always sure to make your woman happy with beauty products but always choose a famous brand.

If you are a frequent traveler, it is always easy to buy a fragrance bottle at the duty-free shop before arriving in Jakarta. The prices are much cheaper than anywhere else and you get to choose the smell you like the most. In Indonesia, you can buy from Sephora Indonesia or from department stores like Sogo, but expect to pay around 30% more.

• The perfect gift if you want to be 100% sure she'll like it
• Price range: From 50$ to 150$
• Delivery in Indonesia: Not recommended for perfumes to avoid counterfeit products but you can buy safely from Sephora Indonesia for make-up and other beauty products.

Chocolate, Candies, Cakes and Snacks

This is an inexpensive gift to make, especially if you buy them in your home country. Chocolate in Indonesia is 2 to 3 times more expensive than in Europe so it is considered a bit of a luxury here. I always bring as much as I can from France and then give them around. It's a very easy way to make people smile!

Since Indonesians love eating sweet food, an alternative is to buy any kind of sweets that come with nice packaging (for instance a heart-shaped box).

• Ideal for Valentine's day
• Price range: From 5$ to 20$

Photo Frame/Album or Video

A personalized way to show that you care. It sounds a bit cheesy, yet it will very certainly be a hit if your girlfriend is young and the romantic type.

If you really don't have any money, you can make a short video or slideshow online and send it to her as well.

• Cute gift for a 20-something girlfriend, inexpensive.
• Price range: 0$ for a video, 4$ for a frame, 20$ for an album, 0.50$ to print a photo
• To buy online and get delivered in Jakarta: You can print photos on Pictalogy or Snapy (Indonesian). You can make a free slideshow/video on Smilebox.

Romantic Trips

The perspective of going on a romantic trip is extremely exciting to most Indonesian girls. Not only because they have few opportunities to go anywhere alone, but more importantly because it will give them plenty of opportunities to update their Instagram or TikTok with new pictures.

Even if you don't have money, you can at least go to Bandung or Bogor. With a bigger budget, Bali, Belitung, the Thousand Islands, and Lombok are great choices. Singapore and KL are also quite cheap and easy to reach from Jakarta.

• Great way to create memories
• Price range: From 50$ (weekend in Bogor) to whatever you are willing to spend.

Anything Cute and/or Cheesy

This is a bit vague but you probably understand what I mean. Asian girls love cute accessories or toys, especially if they are somewhat romantic. It can be dolls, teddy bears, cups, pillows, watches, sunglasses, t-shirts, pencils, cards, etc as long as there is a funny face or a romantic sentence on it.

• Easy gift - Just go to a store like Miniso or Daiso
• Price range: From 5$ to 30$

Designer Clothes, Bags and Shoes

Guys who buy designer clothes and accessories are either very rich, crazy in love, or dating above their league. Whatever your reason, you can never go wrong as long as you buy genuine stuff either from abroad or from any of the luxury malls in Jakarta.

• Price range: Starting from 200$ up to several thousand dollars

Spa or Salon Treatment

You can either buy a treatment that your wife or girlfriend will do alone or buy a couple's massage. Several venues allow it in Jakarta, especially in 5-star hotels. Taman Sari Royal Heritage Spa offers them as well.

• The perfect gift to change someone's mood
• Price range: 20$ to 150$

Phone, Laptop, and Tablets

It is very common for the boyfriend to pay for his girlfriend's phone in Indonesia. You'll feel the pressure to buy it every year, especially when Apple releases a new version of the iPhone.

• Must-buy gift if you are dating a gold-digger
• Price range: 300USD-1500USD

Sexy Stuff

Offering lingerie or even sex toys is a fun way to celebrate a special event. Lingerie can easily be found in any mall, for instance in La Senza or Victoria's Secret.

• A gift that will make you as happy as she is
• Price range: 30USD to 200USD
• Buying online: Amazon has a list of products that they can ship to Indonesia: Sex toys and Lingerie.