Batam Info / Interest / Help Thread

[nono1973]

Originally Posted by miumiu6464

Anyone can share what's the exchange rate in Batam now? SGD to IDR.

It should be around 10900/SGD (plus minus 20-50 rupiah) in Batam today.

Singapore China Town about 10850/SGD.

Originally Posted by yeogeorge73

My friends warn me against going too deep. Advise heeded.

I agreed with your friend,he gave a good advise...

Cheers!

Originally Posted by yeogeorge73

Arrival: Took taxi to opposite Formosa money changer at 30K to change money. Rate was 11,000 after bargaining. Forex was 11,001. Lost out $1 After that walk down to Da Vienna to check in.

Erm...you lost 1 rupiah against Forex,hehehe...

*joking*

Originally Posted by yeogeorge73

Part 3 will talk about ...

Still reading them over and over again,and looking forward to it...

[yeogeorge73]

Part 3 continued....

Girl: I have told the girl I will be meeting her at 6 pm. She ended up coming close to 8pm. Not going to elaborate much here. Brought her to dinner at Zenbu Japanese Restaurant at Nagoya Hill. I was surprised by the quality here. The cheese baked rice and ramen is so good. The red dragon sushi roll is just ok though. This place deserve at least a 7/10 for their food and ambience IMO. During dinner the girl told me that her agent ask her go Jakarta to work and she might come back Batam next time. According to her she is just doing this for a while as she needs money to renovate her house and want some money to open her business. She say that she want marry me (not sure how serious) but I rejected her flat down citing my reasons.

*Even though I am a player but I set some rules for myself which I abide to. I ventured into the world of commercial sex as I hope money will compensate for the guilt I feel. I am no saint nor believe I am one.

Eska Spa: As I wanted to bring my girl for a massage, I went to this place (opposite the entrance of Nagoya Hill). They ran a promotion whereby it cost 19 sgd for 90 mins of relaxing massage. Attracted by the ambience I enquired about this promotion. I was then told by the indo chinese aunty there that this is a tie up with their Ferry promotion. Hey guys people manager here hor dont cheeky ha lol.

Disclaimer: I have never like those package deals as I believe they tie up my time and often offer me perks I do not need. I am also no agent nor affilated with Eska and for bros interested please email or visit them directly. I am mainly sharing this as I think it helps save money and to contribute back for the info I learned here.

Cheaper 2 way ticket: I have always try to find a way out to avoid the ferry ticket to batam. Taking to harbour bay using horizon will cost $48, a hefty amount. However what she propose here is an ala carte deal that cost just 23 SGD from SG to Batam center 2 way on a week day and 29 SGD if taking to Harbour Bay.

On weekend, it will cost 28 SGD to Batam Center and 34 SGD to Harbour Bay. Ferries are from Batam Fast or Sindo Ferry. I enquired about Horizon Ferry as I prefer this due to their flexible departure timings. She told me just add 7 SGD. So this means that a 2 way ferry ticket from Harbourfront/Tanah Merah to Harbour bay will just cost 36 SGD on a weekday and 41 SGD on a weekend via Horizon Ferry. Cost savings here.

Eska Spa has quite a few outlets and to my understanding is a reputable place. She told me that they are registered with the indonesia tourism board and hence could hav this kind of deal. Not too sure if other places offer cheaper deals with no other tie in.

I enquired if I wish to proceed with the deal what should I do. She told me I could either make payment here or when I am in Singapore I would need to transfer to their company bank account and provide them passport and dates through whatsApp. Guys please be vigilant here. Please find out through their website or official channel directly their account number and dont trust other sources

I actually snapped a photo but not too sure if it is appropriate to post here. Anyway some T&C to take note.
1. The deal is only valid for Non indonesia passport holders.
2. No open tickets. So date and time of arrival and deparure is fixed. (Can change but charge of 5 SGD)
3. First point of departure must be from Singapore (Harbour Front/Tanah Merah)
4. All charges are final no more bullhit taxes, surcharge, etc.

Back to Hotel: Basically just one round of good sex with my girl. Wanted another round in the morning but she was not keen. After TCSS bid her farewell and all the best in Jakarta.

Conclusion: For this trip I only change 200 SGD, excluding ferry and hotel expenses. To me, Batam is a place of great bonking value. However, if we are looking for model kind of look, maybe it is better to look elsewhere as these girls are really rare. If we could lower our expectations, there will be a higher chance of having a great time. To each its own. I prefer another place as there are more things to do aside from bonking and the feeling I get.

I will most probably be reducing my trip to Batam as there is time and money constraints. Things I have yet to acheive in Batam includes but not limiting to:

1. Uncover all hidden joints
2. Explore Batam nightlife (PUBS, KTV, etc)
3. Bonk a pure breed indochinese (university sweet girl look).
4. Visit Marine live seafood and many other recomended eateries
5. Find out hidden hair salons

Well, I will rate my this trip 7/10 as it is a good farewell experience with my girl and I learn more things again.

The journey continues.....

[miumiu6464]

Originally Posted by nono1973

It should be around 10900/SGD (plus minus 20-50 rupiah) in Batam today.

Singapore China Town about 10850/SGD.

Thanks NoNo. Yesterday, money changers at around my place is showing 10950/10960 when XE is showing 10,914 today. Don't know how true it is that money changers in SG can offer 10,950 which is more than quoted in XE. Later I go take a look.

Edit: Did managed to change ripiah at 10,950 in Bedok.

[OnlyLiveOnce]

Originally Posted by miumiu6464

Hi

Anyone can share what's the exchange rate in Batam now? SGD to IDR.

Thanks.

Got 1.1015 juta IDR for 100S$ at the money changer (all ladies staff) further away from immigration exit @ Batam Centre Ferry Terminal on 30 Oct 2018. Nearest one quoted 1.090 juta IDR.

[Black Page]

Originally Posted by miumiu6464

Don't know how true it is that money changers in SG can offer 10,950 which is more than quoted in XE. Later I go take a look.
.

I did not see anything like that except in Batam. It must be because anonymous USD/SGD cash can be sold to traders who do not want to buy it from official banks.

[miumiu6464]

Originally Posted by OnlyLiveOnce

Got 1.015juta for 100S$ in further money changer (all ladies staff) @ Batam Centre Ferry Terminal on 30 Oct

I'm going another city in Indonesia, so it doesn't make sense to go Batam to change money unless the difference is very big. Ferry ticket alone cost me about $30.

In this case, I managed to get 10,950 which is even better than the rate I saw in XE.

By the way, that's my regular joint when I go Batam. Their price, usually very good. At least good enough to take my business from plump girls money changer opposite Formosa Hotel..

[miumiu6464]

Originally Posted by Black Page

I did not see anything like that except in Batam. It must be because anonymous USD/SGD cash can be sold to traders who do not want to buy it from official banks.

This 10,950 rate is changed in SG. That guy did have to go into his office to make some calls before confirming the rate with me. Board rate is 10,900.

[miumiu6464]

Duplicate, Please ignore.

[BFOMF5]

Originally Posted by OnlyLiveOnce

Got 1.115 juta IDR for 100S$.....

any typo..?
Should it be 1.1015?

[mygirly]

Originally Posted by OnlyLiveOnce

Got 1.115 juta IDR for 100S$ at the money changer (all ladies staff) further away from immigration exit @ Batam Centre Ferry Terminal on 30 Oct 2018. Nearest one quoted 1.090 juta IDR.

That's very ..........

[OnlyLiveOnce]

Originally Posted by BFOMF5

any typo..?
Should it be 1.1015?

Sorry, you are correct.
The figure in IDR is getting too large and confusing.
Corrected reply, thanks

[OnlyLiveOnce]

Originally Posted by mygirly

That's very ..........

Thanks, corrected reply.

[Oikon0021]

Is Gorld Bird’s still open? How can I go there? What’s the address?

[nono1973]

Originally Posted by miumiu6464

Edit: Did managed to change ripiah at 10,950 in Bedok.

I exchanged in Chinatown at 10850/SGD a day before you,hehehe...

Originally Posted by BFOMF5

Should it be 1.1015?

To date being in Batam, i often get rates like, eg 10100/SGD, 10500/SGD, 10700/SGD, but i have never got rates like 10101.5/SGD, 10501.5/SGD nor 10701.5/SGD. Not sure how you guys manage to get rates with the last few digits in it,hehehe...

Just curious.

[lee123]

hi, anyone going tmr sunday wanna meet can pm me . thx