David O. Re: Money. Troy L. Linda S. Destination Expert for Bali. John M. Ask a question. View Hotel. Kelapa Retreat and Spa. The Menjangan. Bloo Lagoon Village. Taman Wana Villas and Spa. Anantara Uluwatu Bali Resort. Alila Manggis. Soori Bali. View all hotels. They stayed in Junjungan village, which is a bit outside of Ubud but still accessible.
You will likely need to rent a motorbike to navigate between the two, but Erin reports that it was quite easy and she navigated into the city for yoga classes. Their cost of living budget splurges on nice accommodation, and Bali is no exception.
Seminyak has a lot to offer for expats with a mid-range budget. This family shared how they travel Bali with kids. Another family, Stewart is the owner of the best site about traveling Southeast Asia, Travelfish. He has lived in Bali with his family for many years. Overall, living in Bali is comparable to a few other spots in Asia in terms of costs, but there are clear differences in the quality of life. Places like Vietnam and Thailand are better for uber budget expats; you will enjoy life more by expanding your budget and allowing for extra activities and events.
If you have the time, consider spending your tourist visa as a research trip. You could visit the island for two months and see a whole lot. These resources will help you more thoroughly each aspect of moving to Bali and what it might look like in your own situation. Other expat cost of living breakdowns can only roughly approximate what your expenses might average if you move to Bali.
I highly recommend that you take a research trip to Bali before you decide to go through the process of moving your life there. This Earth of Mankind is an acclaimed novel written by an Indonesian novelist about the Java colonialists. Access this information offline along with additional information detailing the questions you should ask when comparing multiple destinations.
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I am hoping to visit Bali in December to check out the area of Sanur for a possible retirement area. I still have another year before making the move.
Would you recommend Sanur as a comfortable retirement area? Looking to spend a year or two there. Thanks, Sherry. Hopefully others in the comments here might have some feedback for you! Hi Shannon, thx for the useful info provided, really nice! Do you have any update regarding the ravel restrictions EU citizen? I am considering moving to Bali in a year, started some research etc now.
Could also use links to real-estate agent, local ones. Someone has recommended rumah The offers I got from brokers are rather Usd excl dental… am I getting the right stuff?
Sorry, just saw this. My main base was in Europe, but it could change based on your age and your destination. Thanks for this! And for Ubud? Convenient and affordable? Thanks for your article and for giving the scoop on Ubud. I would argue that currently, Canggu is the biggest hub for digital nomads — so many co-working spaces and ex-pat communities growing.
It can be pricey but can equally be done on a budget. Canggu accommodation starts from 1 million IDR per month but I know some people who spend 20 million! Similarly to Ubud, restaurants vary in price. Ubud is known on the island for being the spiritual hub although there are also many yoga studios and healing communities. One thing about your post was annoying, however. Bali has multiple cities, beaches, highways, and a mountain in the center.
The area of Bali is 2, square miles. In this 10 year period I went back to school, got a degree in ceramics which then led me to three years of traveling the world and spending allot of time all over S. I love Indonesia and really love Bali, Lombok and the Gili islands. The past year I have been studying digital marketing and social media management. I have a few clients, nobody paying yet, because I am newer to this and looking to gain experience. My goal is to hopefully be able to make money from my laptop so that I can go back abroad.
The responsible, overthinking me, says to keep working and wait until I have a steady stream of income and then look into going to Bali. I understand the not being able to legally work situation in Indonesia. Hi Jacob. It sounds like you have enough of a financial cushion that you can follow that voice and see where it takes you. You will surely meet many other expats and digital nomads living in Bali who can help you better understand how to make your goal to work online a reality.
The work is out there, that is for sure. There may never be the perfect time to leave, but you could also set a goal, such as: two paying clients, or xx in monthly revenue. Sounds good! I would definitely go for it. Investing is not always super risky, a difersified portfolio of stocks that pays dividends could easily make the job. Very happy to have found this post! My son is currently traveling through Bali. He met a family that showed him incredible kindness and generosity, and I would like to send a gift to the family in gratitude.
The family appears to be well appointed physician family and they have a son attending school in England. I wondered if there are any particular US products that may be coveted, scarce, or expensive in Indonesia that I may be able to send as part of a gift basket?
Hi Denise! I think Maple Syrup is a fantastic idea—I have carried that as thank yous before and it is always well received. My wife and I have been living in Ubud, Bali for 8 months. We live in a family compound where we have 2 rooms and a Balinese Kitchen. I think our cost estimates are similar to what you have. Local Beer, such as Bintang, is relatively cheap. However, a significant cost we are incurring is medical costs and insurance. If you need a prescription medication that is not available in the pharmacies, you must order online and pay customs fees.
Also, Medical Insurance can be quite expensive, especially for retirees. I advise getting medical insurance quotes before you arrive in Bali. Thank you so much for sharing your own experiences. I am really glad to hear that you feel the costs are representative of living on the island.
For medicines and health insurance—good to know! Sounds like it might be worth going to Thailand for a week here and there for medicines and checkups given how inexpensive the flights are! Hi there, Some info is good most of it. I have lived in indonesia for 10 years, including 2 years in Bali. Het insurance coverage for that! This is surprisingly not known by foreigners coming here. Also not by tourists, even visiting friends have insisted seeing doctors for minor things during their visit and went back to their hotels disappointment and frustrated having wasted time and being diagnoses wrongly.
Many of the standard medication is not available either. Education is expensive and quality not up to international standards except for some international schools in Renon area. New Age schools started by foreigners like the Green School are not accredited, despite their famous reputation.
What you write about Kuta is outdated. It has become more of a local tourist spot for the Javanese. You will see more and more Muslims going there. Covered women on the beach. Angkot taxis, and bigger tour busses. Backpacker places are being shut down and new 3star hotels are build.
Local markets are a good place to buy wet produce, just know that as a foreigner you always pay more. Regardless if you speak the language fluently or you come frequently. Thank you so much Irene! I always try to keep this as up to date as possible, so I will definitely update the information about Kuta. This post is awesome! My husband and I run a rock-climbing travel blog climbermonkeysabroad.
So glad you think the post was spot on! All this waffle and cannot get the basics right. Instead of being snarky, you could be helpful, please do share. Seminyak perhaps? Hi Lucinda! There are some great expat groups on Facebook, and your best bet is to join these and talk to other expats who have done the process and can help you navigate it! Hi Lucinda, there are only a few entities that i know of who are focused on helping people retire in Bali and only ONE i know that has the experience and really cares.
He is currently developing villas in an awesome location very near a hospital that specialises in caring for foreigners etc. Plus many other essentials nearby… You need to contact Lawrence from Bali Luxury Retirement Villas, tell him i sent you.
He is been here many many years, is married to a prominent Notary and has catered for foreigners retiring here. Having a social community not too many of other oldies is also important and his location is perfect for this and a variety of choices of activities, privacy etc.
How can the minimal cost be while local doctors earn just , wouldnt that mean nobody is able to make a living in Bali. Is it because locals, dont pay for internet, dont eat out, dont drink? Exactly, it comes down to lifestyle.
If you learn the language and live there for years and integrate into the neighborhoods versus touristy restuarants and such, then it would bring down your costs. But few foreigners start out with those low costs coming off of a western lifestyle.
Also if you eat in warungs only its cheap but if you drink green juice or do yoga it cost pretty much the same as in the states.. This is actually covered in the article.. Both me and my Husband we plan on getting a job in Bali. What are the thing that we need to do? Do we still have to show to the government that we have USD20k and etc?
Hi Sara—good questions, unfortunately I am not sure how the visa situation works when you plan to work on the island. I would definitely recommend asking this in a Bali forum as other expats can help you fine tune the details. I stayed in Canngu for a month and it was the most miserable I have ever been in my life. I agree with some of the underlying issues you point out, although I think there are still truly beautiful areas of the country, and if you do have a motorbike and are willing to live in the center, you avoid the water quality issues and have access to a gorgeous countryside, fascinating culture, and food that I honestly enjoyed far beyond what I tasted throughout most of my time traveling Africa.
So how can you keep costs down when withdrawing money on the island, and is there anywhere you might struggle to find an ATM? To avoid paying the fee over and over again, withdraw as much money as you can each time you visit the ATM. Although ATMs are easy to find in the south, other regions of Bali may not have places to withdraw cash. This is especially true of the northern regions, even in touristy spots like Amed and Tulamben.
Think you can pay with your credit card? Although many hotels and restaurants in the south accept credit card payments, this method of payment is usually not available in smaller towns. In many cases, loading up a travel card and using that to withdraw cash is a good way of avoiding excessive ATM fees. However, carrying a travel card in Bali is a good idea nonetheless. However, be careful about which services you use, as Bali is notorious for exchange scams!
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