Realities of living in Bali after 2 years, our top PROS AND CONS
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After living in Bali on and off for more than two years, we've decided to tell you what our biggest pros and cons to living in Bali are so that you can decide whether it is a place you can live in one day.
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You mentioned owning properties in South Africa? Brilliant! What do you own?
What are the laundry fees in USD, Guys, please?
Also, where did you keep your money whilst you were in Bali? Did you just deposit a stash of it in the bank? OR, did you withdraw it using your debit cards from your home bank in SA?
That one sentence, "it's not walkable", made all the difference for me. Thank you. You're right. People don't talk about it.
It depends on where you are, that statement is erroneous
@@serenaaltea755 thank you. Can you mention some walkable areas for people who desperately need that element?
@@m.h.8084Indonesians usually go to the mall because they are bored of seeing forests, beaches or mountains
@@carkawalakhatulistiwa Thank you so much for your response. I bet those who leave all that beauty miss it terribly later.
I'm looking to retire eventually in an affordable area, and love the Pacific, and all islands I've seen between the two continents. One thing that is necessary for my health is walking and exercise. Indonesia's beautiful nature would heal my soul, and that is why I'd want to be there. That's nice, but my body doesn't function well and starts to hurt and degrade more when I am not very active.
Agreed. Bali tourist areas mostly unwalkable. Most roads have no shoulder to walk on. Side of road goes directly down into ditch. Bali roads ~1 meter more narrow than other SE Asian countries. Sunrise & Karang beach areas walkable but boring. Traffic jams getting worse in south Bali & Ubud. Bali is worth a visit, but for living try Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia.
Reading between the lines:
PROS: anything free and fun
CONS: anything involving cost, time and crowded areas
actually in Bali now they gonna build an international hospital and it's still in progress located in Sanur, it's a big and serious project from the government so people especially indonesian/balinese no need to go to Singapore or Malaysia anymore
That’s great news😁🙌🏻
But you found out the cost from mayo clinics yet? Buy more insurance? Outpatient is cheap?
It for very rich people only...
@@putrisekar1969 yeah I know it could be very expensive tho, but at least we have our own International hospital
yeah, but it is Mayo so... the health bills wont be cheap.
They should have upgraded Sanglah General Hospital though.
Hi Rhett & Clair, being from America moving to Bali is mostly pros for me! My dollar goes so much further there that I can live well instead of just survive. I won't be working so maybe easier for me to blend in and not need to be in the busier spots like Kuta, Canguu etc. Love your take on moving to Bali!!
All until you come across the real estate market
unfortunately dollars will die soon.
@coopermill1005 tell me all about it. I’m considering
Is it safe? I think about the crazy wild life there 😅
Intelligent people are buying silver and gold.. @@majinboo6377
Hey guys, thank you for video!
As one who lives in Bali 3+ years i want to share that here is spots for walk, picnic, hike, being alone with nature.
But you wouldn't find them in instagram top places to see, you know, you'll have to find them.
In Ubud for example many beautiful trails for walk. I used maps to find little roads at green non crowded areas and just drove there to explore and most of them worked. I ended up to live at one of that areas and now i have my sunset walks every day.
To be alone with nature you'll go to the rivers, waterfalls which not at the maps, but locals and expats will show you that places. Same with beach, here is lots of empty ones, you just need to go out of touristic crouded places.
You can go to mountain area to have hikes in forest, jungle, camping etc.
There is botanical garden with grass if you want all day hang out at the grass with kids and family.
And much more. Yes. it's not so available as we used to have in our homelands but it's here. So i invite you to explore and enjoy that. 😊
Hey, what visa did you apply for?
Can you tell me more about the nature spots and walkable places especially for living? I don’t want to live in a city but near by so I can be in nature and walk but still have community and good food etc. thank you !
Rhett and Claire, you tell it like it is. A straight forward video. A thorough and very informative video. We think you have got right to spend your time in both places . We love you dearly 😍😍😍 Sending you much love❤❤ from Richmond, Va. Harriet, Jim and Yuki
I'm so happy to hear that you can have things delivered! I'm disabled so, I'm trying to find a place I can go by myself and, that pretty much seals the deal for me! I'm going!
Thanks for the review and the background ❤ Capetown looks beautiful!
Love this little pro and con video while hiking in CT. Can't wait to see more CT now your back! Envious of the weather as its now winter in the UK! 🥶
Guys, your videos are so helpful! Thanks so much for all of your hard work.
Hi Rhett & Claire...........Just love your vids very informative and unbiased ....hope to travel to Bali next year after Vietnam. Love from Cape Town and Durban...Take Care
I would find it so helpful if you made a video about safety tips for visiting Cape Town (you mentioned jewellery but also information on safe transport and things tourists should look out for)
Such helpful awesome content! Thanks, guys. We are moving to Bali in June from NZ and can't wait. Also, we own a Jimny too, so loved seeing you guys cruising around on yours :)
Heheee great car😁. Enjoy Bali guys!😁🙏🏻
Absolutely loved your video thank you so much for sharing
thanks for the tips and editing links ,safe journey!
Hi, nice to see you back in our hometown, Cape Town. Tried living overseas a few times but always came back. Stay safe.
THANK YOU FOR THE AMAZING VIDEO
Super informative video! Awesome, thank you🌹🙏❤ Subscribed!
Very informative- thank you for sharing!!💛
A Kitas is not a work permit ! Its a stay permit and you need that first to apply for a work permit.
It's a short-stay (12 months to 2 years dependent on the actual visa) visa & there is a version for starting or running a business. The business Kitas is more difficult to get than, say, the retirement one that mainly concentrates on health insurance, a single, non-business sponsor and sufficient funds.
super interesting video! thanks for all the info
Great video! See u guys sooon!
Thanks for the insights!
Awesome video, thank you. Was also really great to get the info from fellow South Africans.
Hey Rhett & Claire, we too are from CT and live in Bali and we just got back to Bali after a month of visiting CT & the Garden Route. Haha we have spent the last few days debating the pros and cons of living in Bali and this video of yours pretty much is what we came up with. The biggest Con of Bali compared to SA is the pollution on the beaches. Seminyak beach at the moment is beyond disgusting with plastic and sh1t. The biggest challenge for us is the never ending heat and humidity, we so loved the four seasons in one day that you get in Cape Town.
Totally agreed! We find Cape Town and Bali compliment each other and that’s why we will continue to travel to both. For now, we’re super happy being in Cape Town😍
Very interesting and informative thank you for this❤
Visa is expensive because we are also not free visa to south Africa, Ireland, and England. And they are more ridiculously expensive than Indonesia. Singapore and Malaysia have relationship with those countries so both citizens are free. So if you want to be free of visa (like Serbia etc), just push your govt to have a bilateral collaboration with Indonesia. So don't complain about visa price if you put 100 poundsterling for British visa. You also can get 10-year visa but you have to put your money in Indonesian bank.
Thanks for being so honest ☺🙏
With your back ground, may i suggest you acquire as many passports as you can without any of them knowing about each other !!!
My parents are Euro, im Australian born, have 3 passports and about to have a 4th in Pinas.
Its easier than you think.
Once you obtain PR in SEA or have an ASEAN passport, you never have to worry about a visa ever again.
You are able to reside in any ASEAN country for 12 months without a Visa. You just have to register with a paper stamp in your passport date of entry & dont pay for entry or exit fee.
Life is so much more bearable than having to worry about looking over your shoulder...
Peace out boykies
Hey great suggestion! Would love more info about PR in SEA / ASEAN passport. I'm Aussie living in Bali. @jeff_jkp_mintedmedia😊😊
Thank you for the video guys! I used to live in Bali and i can relate! But it is also true if one would looking for the quite places more carefully, one would find it! Me personally found a few in Ubud. South of Bali is a different story though :) i lived there for almost a year and it was difficult to even walk to the beach (even 15 min walk) because of packs of mean dogs 😂 i mean seriously in Cemagi, where i used to live, there were a lot of dogs on the roads and they are very territorial and not happy to see strangers. Honestly sometimes it was pretty scary and obviously not relaxing🥴 So i gave up walking to the beach and ended up using my scooter. I solved it by getting up before sunrise, driving to the beach then i would take a looong relaxing beach walk enjoying sunrise light and almost empty early morning beach🙂
Very well said trough out full vodio. Only 1 thing surprised me is Safety in general compared to SA. thank you for pointing that out, you guys explaining it well 🙏 we will love to have you guys back anytime.
Bali works like a magnet though, even when you think you have had enough and leave... it pulls you back in a while!
Always!😍🙌🏻
You are right about that. Been coming and going to Bali since 1980, oven swearing I will never go back but I always do. Going back next week.
Not me been to over 30 + countries and won’t revisit. In the next 5-10 years it’s going to be European dominated and I definitely don’t like that they act like they own the place I can feel the unease of the locals. They only like the money the tourist bring in. That’s my honest opinion.
Not me been to over 30 + countries and won’t revisit. In the next 5-10 years it’s going to be European dominated and I definitely don’t like that they act like they own the place I can feel the unease of the locals. They only like the money the tourist bring in. That’s my honest opinion.
Not me been to over 30 + countries and won’t revisit. In the next 5-10 years it’s going to be European dominated and I definitely don’t like that they act like they own the place I can feel the unease of the locals. They only like the money the tourist bring in. That’s my honest opinion.
So helpful and funny cheers mates
Actually there are places in west or east part of Bali where you can walk easily just by yourself, true nature with less people, and lots of space only for yourself. Bali is not only about Kuta, Ubud, Sanur, or South Bali. Always love your vlog😍
Yes we are aware but these places are not accessible to the main places people live. They are a couple hours away. We were talking about easy to get to walks in nature. Thank you for watching 😊
What places do you recommend?
What towns do you recommend that are more quiet nature, walkable, safe, but still close enough to small city area for community and supplies please ?
There are lots of quiet places in more remote spots like Amed.The beaches.😊
Is it Walkable?
Kalau sudah keliling Asia dan menimbang nimbang dari harga, cuaca, keamanan, keramahan,Bali lah yg terbaik ya kan kak dan Bali juga terus berkembang karena tanah. Kosong masih banyak 🙂❤️
Hope you made the adventure vlog again in Indonesia, like just after covid era you travel to lots of places. Miss that vlog type.
You are absolutely right.
LOOKING FORWARD TO BALI TRIP NEXT YR
Thanks for sharing your journey and experiences. 👍
When talking about healthy foods do they not have open air markets?
What about building friendships with the locals?
How about living in smaller towns, like Ubud?
One of my daughters is moving herself and her business to Bali can't wait to visit her
First time on your channel. I lived in Greenpoint for a month on travel, I passed by Ultra Liquors every week to get groceries at Kwikspar so seeing this was a trip haha. Great video, cheers from Southern California ✌🏼
SO USEFULL
Great video 😊
It sounds like Florida on the weather so no big deal thank you for all the information.
B211A visa conditions are a bit different now. You get it for 2 months and can extend it for two more months (you can extend it twice, so 6 months in total).
Safety is such a concern here in South Africa as a woman! Your videos are so relatable! Great content. How would you guys rate Cape Town as compared to other cities in the world?
🥰 Cape Town is honestly the best of all the cities we’ve traveled to. No where else do you find mountains, ocean and city all in one. The crime here in the city and suburbs is very similar to other cities as well. It predominantly happens at night and it’s often just petty crime. The same happens in Paris, London, NYC. That’s not justifying it though and saying that it’s not scary, because it is. But it’s the price you pay for living in a big cosmopolitan city😊
@@RhettandClaire what a great reply! I'd love to move there from KZN one day.
So amazing. The city is very beautiful. Love from Bangladesh 🇧🇩🇧🇩🇧🇩🇧🇩
Love you guys
Thank you alot guys u so Amazing
Super excited, my girlfriend and I are moving to Bali in roughly 7 to 8 months!
Whattttt? I live in Surabaya and its way busier than any part of Bali. But i never brake my legs or other part of my body just by walking on the road. I also never heard any local broke their legs just by walking. Unless you fell coz your own mistake but yeah as always blame the country busy traffic
Hi guys, what a fantastic video! What area of Bali did you live in?
Hey! We lived in Canggu but it got extremely busy and loud. Next time, we’re going for Uluwatu😊
Thanks for the pros and cons. I've been watching pros videos previously. I enjoy walking and a lack of a proper sidewalk is definitely a con. Not being able to own a place you build... is the other con. 💡 I'll keep my mind open.
It really is astonishing how quickly the fitness industry has developed in Seminyak-Canggu over the past 8 years. When I lived in Bali 8 years ago, it was almost impossible to find a decent gym. There was one bigger local gym in Legian, total mess, weights everywhere, a bit dirty. The other only reasonable option was a tiny, average equipped hotel gym, that was rather clean, quiet and organised. Ended up training at the last one. Then again, the whole fitness industry worldwide has taken off since Instagram mostly.
It's also weird to see how much the foreign owned gyms costs in Indonesia. I pay more in Indonesia compared to Germany to go to the gym.
Thank you 😊
Selamat menikmati liburan nya, selamat datang dibali (Indonesia) brother n sister
Terima kasih untuk masyarakat Bali yang sudah memberikan rasa aman dan kenyamanan bagi wisatawan asing. Evaluasi untuk penggunaan visa bagi turis asing khususnya dari segi biayanya.
hanya menunggu dukungan pemerintah pusat utk memudahkan red tapes
Visa nya juga rawan di korupsi, modusnya : petugas imigrasi menepatkan wisatawan di antrian yg panjangdan menempatkan minimal staff, saat wisatawan tersebut antri be jam jam dan tiba di counter mereka akan menyuruh wisatawan membayar dengan cash, dan jika mereka mau mebayar dengan card mereka diharuskan untuk mengantri dari awal lagi.
Petugas imigrase bisa dapat untung dari book keeping rate dari book keeping rate atau dengan memanipulasi juMlah kunjungan karena yang datang harus dengan cash.
As a newcomer for 4 weeks holiday, would you do a Visa on Arrival for $30ish dollars or get one online prior to the flight to Bali? And does VOA take a long time to get? Such as, any big queues? Thanks
Very comprehensive video, guys.. I hope @Sandiuno TV watch this.
Lot of Jimny's overthere ! Love mine !
great content guys, thanks for sharing and yes, the hyperinflation is spread worldwide, not only in Indonesia. .
Very good honest video. I would add one con, it's the driving! Being in my 50s, I can't see myself driving there, and definitely not a scooter! So many tourists get injured. That's a major con for me, all the other cons, I can live with.
It is a little dangerous. You can rent and drive a small car though? It doesn’t need to be a scooter or bike😊
Too many car to many damn scooters Bali is low key polluted as hell. Just stand on a corner and see all of the emissions from Cars and scooters.
Too many car to many damn scooters Bali is low key polluted as hell. Just stand on a corner and see all of the emissions from Cars and scooters.
Great video
Yeah I remember the days of waking up at weird times for meetings with US colleagues. Quite draining after awhile.
For sure🙈
In My opinion, if you buy food or anything in resto and expensive market, you will notice expensive, but if you try local market on below resto or cafe, you will found cheap life cost.
maybe we have different culture perspective about trush or junk with bad smell in local market, but some market clean and higienist
Miss you guys
B211a visa is good for 90 days I was told. Been here for a month now. As beautiful as it is another con in walking is how hot and humid it is.
Agreed. We covered that in our rainy season video. At least it’s only a few months of the year🙌🏻
i do hope the ministry of tourism and creative economy can use your experience in this video as consideration as they are planning to make Bali as one of Digital Nomad's havens.
12:50 that's a usual things happens here. waking up 2-3 in the morning, watching football match from Europe, then feel sleepy in the work/school the morning after. I'm not a fan of football, but i can't sleep either because my neigbours scream out loud when their favorite team score or losing a point. But yeah that's what happen and now it's normal
If I prefer capcut editing, the spirit of creating content is to explore all cities and villages in Indonesia, find differences in it 👍👏😁
Great video! I plan to live in Bali Canggu for 6 months every year. I plan to stay in hostels there (with rooms for 6 people). Do you think $1000 per month will be enough for all my expenses?
This is my favourite video you have made so far. Both content and the way you produced it.
Thank you Jorge. We’re glad you enjoyed it 😃
Not walkable is a deal breaker, so good to know, thanks
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Hi if you see this, bit of a random question, but how much are haircuts and gym memberships??
A haircut is anywhere between 150k-400k. Gym is anywhere upwards of 1.5 million IDR a month
Have you guys visited Cyprus? It’s safe, beautiful. Having lived in Cape Town and the UK and been to Bali, Cyprus really is a place I’m very happy to be. Traffic isn’t too bad. Good health system. Great weather, similar to Cape Town. Stunning nature. There are times I’ve taken my dogs to the mountains or the bush, and there hasn’t been anyone else around.
Lots of nomads and foreigners living here.
You’re right about the Balinese, they are the nicest people ever.
How is the cost of living there?😁🙏🏻
@@RhettandClaire I find it inexpensive. Definitely cheaper than the UK and probably cheaper than South Africa, too.
which part of Cyprus do you live Lynda?
I hope you don't mind me asking.
I ask because I am looking for places to live and work for a few months.
@@LauraTryUK I’m actually living right on the beach in a small village in the Paphos region. I’m done with cities and choose to live in nature. I work remotely from home.
@@LyndaElliott Thank you for replying!
I visited Cyprus a few years ago on holiday, near Paphos. It was wonderful! I hadn't even considered it before reading your comment on here.
Очень интересно, спасибо за выпуск =)
The next time, you may want to explore living in Kuching, East Malaysia.
Good job
Cape Town looks gorgeous…a bit like Australia…except we don’t have barb wire and high fences..
Hey was wondering what the job market is like in Bali? Is it something where for foreigners joining, most jobs requires a Degree or would a Diploma be good enough?
Hi Rhett, Claire!
Thank you for all this usefull informations,
I was just wondering, as we are planning to have a two weeks Holliday at the end of August, from where I could rent a Suzuki Jimmy car, the new model that I've seen you are driving.
Thank you!
Hey guys! We’re really not sure. There aren’t many new generation Jimny’s in Bali. Maybe contact Avis Bali😁🙏🏻
As someone who lives in the US I found Bali alot more quiet than New York haha, love the video though
Here from South Africa too!
Oh, im back home in Ubud in April for 29 days if you wanna chat for more info...im in bali 3 months a year
Hey!! Do you guys know much about travelling to Bali with anaphylaxis to peanuts?? In your opinion do you think its doable!???
Our friend travels there all the time and they’re fine. They’re just very careful of what they eat and always ask the staff to be careful😊
Thank you for sharing the truth about the risks of walking in Bali.
When I was little we often walked from Denpasar to the beach, even my grandparents did it. Now it would be a death wish.
I won’t make friends saying this, but I will. Balinese and Indonesian people are no longer slim and healthy. I’m considered slim by my friends only because they’ve put on even more weight than me.
Hehehehe❤❤😂 she's great . Thanks my darling you convinced me
There are mosquitoes in the tropics. So dengue is a risk too with swimming pools.
love your editing in this video!
Hmmm. Interesting to hear that SA is cheaper then Bali ? I am with you both because you promoted the Jimny. I like this tiny car very much. I am living in Colombia. If you want to get more information about this country then let me know. But.... I am not THE expert. I am Swiss living now about 10 years in this country. And I am 67.....
Hi Guys, do you or any of your followers, have any knowledge or feedback on the ‘Puri Dajuma Eco Beach Resort & Spa situated on the West Coast of Bali?
Great video fellow South Africans ,I wanted to ask as a Real Estate agent is there any work for me in Bali ?
Hello Rhett & Clair please come to another side of Bali. Especialy to Amed east of Bali. Here there are a lot of expat life in here they have their own bussines or work too. Amed is a tourism place in east of Bali which is have a beautiful under water paradise that you need to explore.
Is it walkable?
@@beloved6003 yes
Homies!! In Bali now! HELP! Where can I get an adapter for our 3 pin South Africa plugs. Need a place to work at in Kuta any recommendations 🙏🏻
Claire di bali sekarang sudah ada rumah sakit internasional jadi ga perlu ke singapore atau kuala lumpur
is beer or alcohol price a con ?
A 10 year visa is now available with a deposit of 2B rupiah into a local bank account.
Thank you for the video.
But, I think you misunderstood the KITAS thing.
"You can work Legally" only if you are working for a local company with a special permit.
Kitas doesn't allow you to be self employed.