Hi dyazkiprit. Thanks. It doesn't take much to be polite and respectful, does it? We are guests here and should act accordingly, I think. Thanks for saying hi.
Hello from Ireland 🇮🇪 Wayne... I'm currently binge watching your channel and enjoying every minute of it... I really really think you deserve more subs... maybe if you put out more shorts it might help....more people deserve to to meet you
Hi Hallo. it's very much like that, isn't it? There's not much said, then once you start taking a genuine interest the flood gates open and they'll happily put off everything else until they're done with you. :)
So nice to see your true love and appreciation for the people and the culture. free of the self indulgences of the masses producing you tubes videos. I went to Bali to tick it off the list of destinations, and like so many fell deeply in love with that undiscribable energy ,love ,soul .?? that Bali enbraces us with. Your calmness and appreciation for the people motivates me even more (if thats possible). For my next visit ,number 10 Cheers Phil
Hi Phil. It's really refreshing to meet others who feel strongly about Bali and its people. Standing back and watching the many passing through oblivious to the depth of the place is sometimes frustrating. it's good to know there are at least a few of us with a deep affection for the people and place. nice to hear from you, phil, and congratulations on nearing visit number 10. appreciate the kind words also. Thank you.
Hi Jan. Thank you. It's great when you start exploring past the tourist zone a little bit - it's a bit different and some wonderful little finds can be had. Well done!
Great video. Can I send you some money for some enrichment features for the Koi pond - maybe gives them a touch more stimulation as pond looks pretty sparse for their size. More than happy to help :)
Hi SAHOMEGROWN. That's a really generous offer for you to make however the fish and pond are owned by the Balinese family who own the building downstairs. I'm not sure if me making changes alone would be welcome - I'll try get an indication in the near future. Thank you again.
Good to see you amigo. It's true that the long stays in a place allow oneself to make strong connections with the locals one interacts with every day. It was nice meeting you in Udaipur last December. Good to see you're practicing your Indonesian language skills.
Hi Wayne, just discovered your videos and have looked at a few of them. You’re an interesting person. I get the feeling you’ve been through some stuff and have found the meaning of life and the gold - my partner and I love your stuff. Keep it up we have subscribe to you looking forward to your next video and your travels. Steve & Miriam
Hi Steve. Your observations are pretty astute and it's fair to say it took a while to work out what was important in life. Thanks so much for the sub and I look forward to having a chat during the course of things. Cheers
I think any of us who get the opportunity to spend time in these places are very lucky. Choosing this low-budget lifestyle has its trade-offs and disadvantages, but I'm happy to make that compromise . As you say, living in the west is can be just too darn expensive. Thanks for dropping by, Karl.
Hi Monica. i've just got a fan with the room only getting a little warm between around 3 and 5pm. I also find it's not hard to adapt, or don't notice the heat much. Thanks for the question and saying hi.
Thanks for the video. Inspiring indeed. I’m a 57 year old Swedish man dreaming about traveling slowly through East Asia. I hope to find an apartment like that yours in Ubud.
It’s seriously humid when it rains too. Oh you are doing well, not a bad room for the price, in fact it’s very nice for the price. I like luxury so would prefer aircon, WiFi and serviced daily.
Those bamboo pole decorations outside of the buildings are Penjor. Every 6 months in Bali there are 2 ceremonies called Galungan and Kuningan, which happen about 2 weeks apart, and the penjor are put up outside every building as part of the 2 ceremonies.
@@fiascodagama1 I have been married to a Balinese for 8 years and I am still learning too. It is a fascinating culture to explore. Am I wrong thinking I heard some Kiwi accent from you ?
I used to stay in Ubud until 2012, I don't know how much it's changed? My life went south after that and have not been back since, except for a brief layover in Dempasar. I have a disability pension now, and would like to come home to Ubud for $500 au in rent a month, do you think it's possible?
$500 a month for a decent room is easy to find . it won't have A/C possibly, but everything else will be fine - clean, reasonably spacious, hot water, cleaned weekly, decent wifi , cupboards, towels etc. Get yourself a kettle, little stove for the balcony/outside if you like, but food is very affordable in Ubud if eating locally. You'll have the choice to be right in the centre of Ubud if you want making access to things easy. $AUD500 a month just for the room won't be hard to find at all.
Nice to see your little home away from home .Having the big terrace with the view is amazing .Is somebody growing special herbs in those window boxes ? lol .Where i lived for many years in Thailand its legal now but i did not think it was yet in Bali .
I'm not sure Indonesia will ever consider going the same way as Thailand on these things. I'm not sure Thailand is completely convinced it's done the right thing either. lol
It’s such a beautiful place, that even the extreme poor look well dressed. I can’t remember how many people I bought dinners for. Going through garbage cans looking to recycle plastic to make a dollar or two a day.
Thank you, Svetlana that's a lovely thing to say. I too have a love for the island and it's people - I feel quite spoilt to be here. Thanks for saying hi.
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Hi from Sydney,recognised statue ìn Ubud straight off close to supermarket.I love returning to Bali yearly&go to Ubud Sari for detox but obviously this is brief given price but would love to stay longer in future. I am back for Nyepi next year,I am.pretty introverted retired female who wants to explore options although I gravitate towards Bali but like seeing other places& feel many do not understand the culture&great you speak language.I would be satisfied with cheaper place if it meant longer stay&cute fish,Suksma
My thoughts entirely, Betty. I'd rather live simpler and longer somewhere I enjoy rather than a quick "hit and run". Thanks so much for taking the time to drop by and say hello.
Loved your video. Thanks for your insight into life in Ubud village. Wondering about your health - travel insurance as I was surprised how much that was earlier this year when returning to Bali after COVID put a halt to visiting for several years. What do you use?
Hi Esther. Health and travel insurance sure do make the eyes water the older we get. I'm reluctant to endorse or promote the company I use as I've never made a claim with them, and it's only by making a claim by which one can judge the quality or standard of their product. Thanks for saying heloo.
@@fiascodagama1 thanks for your reply. I was interested as to whether your $500 a month included insurance. Glad you have it & haven’t had to use it. It’s so good to see someone content in life, you show how we don’t need a lot of material things but rather a different attitude from most of western society & building strong relationships much like the balinese themselves with their strong community ties.
I am considering Bali, I need to know how noisy or quiet it is as far as in your apartment. I was going to live in the Philippines but omg it's so noisy. Nearly impossible to not be close to someone with roosters crowing all day and karaoke in 50% of households... so, what about Bali?
Noise is a major consideration for me as I'm quite sensitive to it - o the point i travel with and wear noise cancelling headphones. My apartment is very quiet as I'm at a height away from street/dog/music level. I recommend seeking out rooms or apartments two or three floors up which reduces noise considerably.
@@fiascodagama1 thanks... I will give you a tip just in case: I live in Siem Reap Cambodia, very quiet, no roosters and in general quiet. Kampot is even quieter and the most relaxed place I think you'll find. I'm considering a move ONLY because I need to be close to the beach. Thanks.
I used to live in Chiang Mai back in the late 80s and early 90s but at what point do the locals get fed up with being invaded by the west as we are being invaded in the west? Just asking
Since they have changes the style of houses to semi-western it sure gets hot. Before (30 years ago) many were thatched roofed with bamboo walls, which allowed the house to breath better.
Great video thanks mate 👋 watching from rural northland New Zealand 🇳🇿🌺 .... does the five hundred include a sneaky bottle of spirits perhaps ? Love Ubud Bali❤️
The food is only there for a few hours a day - perhaps from 9 or 10 in the morning until 2 or 3 in the afternoon. It's fine if you eat it within that time or shortly after.
interesting and so good that you speak the language. a tiny advice if I may; 😅 moving the camera more slow from the environment back to yourself. This makes it more relaxing to watch. but really well done. thank you.
i calculated the same amount as my calculated goes to fancy restaurant/bar/beach party once a week, rent bike(highly recommended twobrothers scooter in kuta 100$-110$ per month with scoopy/vario/fazio), gas and etc and also i think you could get a better place for 200$ with AC
I agree if you really put in the leg work you could find a slightly better place, but I was happy enough with it as i don't really need AC and i think i was fed up looking - it ticked enough of the boxes. A lot of people say you can't live simply and fulfilled on in Thailand or Bali any more for $500 per month but you actually can.
Outside the tourist heavy areas it is still cheap, be it Thailand or Indonesia, the ones who say it is not cheap anymore indeed just have other needs that not everyone needs, if your not big on nights out then it's easy to stay on a budget.
Hi KapiH. That's my experience as well. When I hear people announce it's impossible to live cheaply in these places I assume they enjoy a bit of a drink and other things.
If you can live like the local. I think $500 is enough to live for 2 person or 2 person plus a kid or two. Minimum wages in Bali or most Indonesian worker for generally is around $250-$300. It's sad if compared to western countries minimum wages, or at least compared to Indonesian neighbouring countries like australia, singapore, brunei. But it's still enough to live for a person or even family in Bali or Indonesia generally as many things are cheap for basic need of live, like food, transportation, wifi, electricity, & so on. To live like as local, most Indonesian families cook the food in house, and occasionally buy food from vendors, go ride motor cycle for main transportation mode, if you can buy a house, it will save a lot monthly expenses. Some time eat indomie, 1-3x a week, and so on, many possibilities to live cheap in Indonesia. But if you sad to see minimum wages for most Indonesia. Don't be worry, most Indonesian still live normal live like westerner. Still can see beautiful nature, can go mall, youtube, socmed, and you can see less homeless people in Indonesia compared to big cities in western countries.
I think the local Balinese people have a very healthy approach to life which many could learn from. Sometimes simple living is more than enough, but of course we all have different wants and needs.
Hi Wayne, how’s it going? My name’s Richard, and I’m a new subscriber! I’m about to leave an incredibly long comment, something I’ve never done before - hope you don’t mind… hehehe. A little about me: I used to work as an English and Indonesian teacher. I lived in a small town called Glendora in Southern California for many years, but now I’m back in Indonesia. So, you could say I’m equally comfortable in both English and Indonesian. In one of your videos (Emotionally Wounded in Bali), you tried speaking Indonesian with a local, but he kind of shut you down, and you said, “I’m wounded.” 😢 Well, let’s fix that wound, shall we? I’d like to help refine your Indonesian from this video! Your Indonesian is already impressive-it sounds textbook-perfect, which is totally understandable since you're just starting. But continuing with textbook phrases could make it harder to grasp how Indonesians actually speak in day-to-day conversations. You might have noticed that Indonesians are typically very polite, especially with foreigners. Often, they’ll adjust their speech to sound more formal, almost textbook-like, to make communication easier (or as I like to say, they "level down" their Indonesian a bit). Now, let’s dive into your video and see where you can tweak things for a more native sound. The reason I want to do this is because you respond to all of your viewers’ comments-that really shows how much you care and I believe you are genuinely a nice guy. So here’s my detailed feedback: 0:27 You said: "Enak sekali" (Very delicious). When you see somebody’s eating it’s better to say: "Kelihatannya enak, tuh" (That looks good). "Tuh" doesn’t have a direct translation, but it makes the sentence feel more natural. 0:37 You said: "Permisi, apa ini?" (Excuse me, what is this?) Since you were pointing at something further away, it’s better to say: "Permisi, apa itu?" (Excuse me, what is that?)" 1:13 You said: "Berapa harga?" The natural way to say it is: "Harganya berapa?" 1:50 You said: "Apakah kamu bagus tidur?" This literally translates to "Did you sleep pretty?"-no wonder she didn’t answer you. Maybe she got offended.. just kidding. Well, most Indonesians understand when foreigners make mistakes, so no worries. Anyway, a more native way would be: "Gimana, tidurnya nyenyak semalem?" If translated word for word: "So, deep sleep last night?" Meaning: “Did you sleep well last night?” 1:57 You said: "Panas masih." A more conversational version would be: "Masih panas aja ya udaranya?" (Still hot ya the air?) Meaning: “The weather is still hot, huh?” 2:08 You said: "Mungkin saya kembali lagi ya?" A smoother version: "Kalau masih sibuk, saya kembali lagi nanti deh ya?" Meaning: "If you’re still busy, I’ll come back later, ok?" 2:52 You said: "Berapa lama kerja di sini?" It’s better to say: "Sudah berapa lama kerja di sini?" 4:14 Try saying: "Saya lagi ngerekam video buat di-upload ke TH-cam, nih." (I’m recording video for uploaded TH-cam nih). Meaning: “I’m recording a video that I’m going to upload to TH-cam” Again, "nih" adds a friendly, natural touch that’s hard to translate exactly. 4:25 When Ayu said "Panas", if she were speaking with locals, she might say: "Gila, masih panas banget ya sekarang?" (Crazy, still very hot ya now) Meaning: "Damn, the weather is still really hot, huh?" 4:40 Even Ayu sounded a bit "textbook" when she said: "Tidak bagus cuaca." The native way would be: "Cuacanya lagi enggak bagus, nih." (The weather is not good, nih) Meaning: “The weather’s not good, huh?” 5:09 You said: "Sampai jumpa lagi ya." Indonesians never say that when they are parting. Instead, try what locals usually say: "Oke, saya balik dulu ya." (Ok, go home ya) Meaning: “Okay, see you later”. The other person might reply: "Hati-hati ya." (Be careful ya) Meaning: Take care. 5:30 The smoother way to say this is: "Permisi, saya boleh ngerekam video nggak?" (Excuse me, may I record video?) Foreigners often say "Apakah" for questions, but "nggak" sounds more natural in this context. So, Permisi, apakah saya boleh merekam video? (Formal) Permisi, saya boleh ngerekam video nggak? (Informal/more acceptable) Alright, Wayne, that’s it! I hope this helps make your Indonesian even better. Enjoy your time in Bali! I can’t wait to see your video with Pak Wayan. I heard he invited you to attend a traditional ceremony on Thursday-are you planning to wear traditional clothes? That would be awesome to see! Take care and have a great time! 😊
Well, what can I say? Replying in such depth to help me with the Indonesian language is very kind and generous of you, Richard. Thank you! I'll copy and paste your very generous post to go over the first chance I get. Having some guidance as to how Indonesians speak in a more casual way is really appreciated as it will hopefully make people feel more comfortable, and as a consequence, allow for better conversations and exchanges. I'm in your debt, Richard, thanks again.
The number of views here, Proves that the living standards of people around the world have changed for the worse, especially younger people! Simple living! 👍
For 200 bucks a month, that actually couldn't be any better,, it's like 7 bucks a day,,, also it's safe, comfortable and peaceful....ppl are nice, so it's paradise, in Europe or US you couldn't get that kinda life cs in Europe or USA 2.000 bucks are the least amount of money you can survive, it's probably also not so sufficient for your needs, bt in Bali almost everything is so cheap, it just depends on you what you wanna buy or do cs Bali has things that are cheap and expensive so which one you want,,, also for meals you can 3 meals a day with just 4 bucks a day, 20K for 1 meal, so a month it's only 120 bucks, so you still hv 180 bucks on your person, that's for other needs lk Shampoo, Snack, fruits, Pepsodent and everything that's more than enough for a month cs a standard Indonesian life is only 200 to 300 bucks for a month
@@fiascodagama1 terima kasih kembali telah berkunjung ke Indonesia. jika suatu hari nanti berkunjung ke Bandung. Banyak desa yang masih natural contohnya kampung naga dan Baduy dan masih banyak lagi desa dan tempat wisata yang masih bagus.
Ooohh I’m 61 that looks beautiful . I’m American but with the way politics are and this crazy lunatic system. We have here for healthcare and everything else. I’m thinking about bouncing out once I once I reach full retirement age I should get about 3K.
Been to Bali several times over the years and travelled many places and miles on motorbike,,,Looks like this beautiful island is so busy now with a lot more tourists and so much more traffic….Any feedback would be most appreciated on this comment,cheers,Stayed in many places all over the island as Kuta and surrounding areas not for me,,,,,,,,😊
Hey xenxike. If you're willing to go just a little further east onto Lombok you'll find very relaxing places in the south around Kuta (Lombok has a Kuta as well). The beaches are stunning, the living very affordable, and far, far, fewer tourists with enough western-type amenities to keep you comfortable. The five hour-ish ferry ride from Padang Bai is one of my favorite things to do. I love Lombok.
Thank you very interesting where is your apartment? Sometimes the simple Bail is the best. How much do you think you would spend on food & going out for the month? Do you live there permanently or travel back to Australia for a few months of the year ? I'm just interested as we would like to travel back & fourth but not stay in a vila as getting expensive now....Do you have air-conditioning &; TV or do you go out most nights ? Maybe you could do a video of some of the things I have asked. 😊
I spend $500 fa month or everything but don't go out drinking very often or to restaurants much, I live simply. People can have a bit of entertainment and the occasional night out for $USD750 a month including accommodation but we all have different needs so it's going to be different for everyone. There's no TV, no A/C (just a fan), but good wifi so I use laptop for media watching in my room. Many people go back and forth from Australia to Bali on extended stays and it's very doable on a low budget. I'll try put a video together explaing things more. thanks for the question and request.
It's a really good point, noel, and one I should have mentioned. The cost is indeed just day to day expenses.Thanks for reminding me I need to be a little more detailed. Cheers.
For some of us Indonesia offers so much, and not just affordable living. The rich culture, welcoming people, great food, natural beauty, weather....it goes on. Thanks for saying hi, Tuhan...
Algorithms brought me to your channel. Yes, indeed, it's possible to live in Bali as a single bloke for USD500 (~AUD740) a month, on today's rate of exchange. You can actually go cheaper with the same standard of accommodation in Sanur, where my Indo husband lives and works. I'm Australian. My knowledge is mostly Sanur. Central Ubud can get so busy with traffic, almost as bad as Canggu sometimes. I like that your lovely homestay is just out of the main Ubud area. It looks really lovely. Accommodation prices have increased significantly in Bali, no matter which area. The really popular tourists areas have some seriously stupid prices now, more expensive than Australia! My hubby and I can stay in a homestay in central Sanur, right near the beach for ~AUD350 a month, or on the other side of the bypass for ~AUD300 a month. But for these particular prices, even though they have increased, they haven't increased by a ridiculous percentage, like other types of accommodation. Costs to actually move to Indonesia also need to be factored in, of course. And maybe you've already done a video on this? So, just for others reading comments, things to consider: 1. Airfares, and it must be a return airfare. You can book a 'fake' return date to appease the Indo government. Cheaper alternative to buying a return ticket that one may not be able to change the date of, if necessary, so it gives a bit more flexibly, when you decide on the date, which leads me to point 2. 2. Visa. There are many options and it truly depends on how long one wants to stay. The VOA (Visa on Arrival) can be purchased online. Cost is Rp500,000 (~AUD50). Gives 30 days and can be renewed/extended online or at Immigration in person for another 30 days, max. You can use a visa agent, for a fee. Easy to do yourself with an eVOA, just make sure you register online on the official Indonesian immigration website when applying, as in, create an account on the Indo immigration website. A B211A visa gives 60 days, extendible for 2 more 60 day periods. Note, you can not convert a VOA to a different type of visa, if one decides to stay longer. You can with a B211A visa. It's like an intro visa, if one plans to stay longer and then apply for a KITAS (one year). Be aware that until the Indo government brings in a "Bridging Visa" (hopefully), one has to leave Indonesia and return. Called visa runs. I'll be great when hopefully, visas can be extended without leaving Indonesia. So, depending on one's length of stay, you may need to factor in airfares and accommodation for a visa run. KL and Singapore are probably the cheapest option, depending on the season. Sometimes, it's cheaper to do a visa run to Australia (Perth). Also, the new Tourist Tax of Rp150.000 (~AUD15) each entry into Bali, valid for 60 days. I don't think they've figured things out after 60 days? I don't know. But if you're living there, perhaps it's not a regular requirement. Anyway, it's not mega expensive. There are way more visas, but they come with a hefty price tag. Sadly, the Indo government have been pushing for "high class tourists" for the last couple of years, sigh. 3. Next biggest expense is accommodation. Prices vary significantly. If you want a small, cheap place that's clean (no mould, which is a huge issue in Indonesia), it can set you back from around Rp3 million (~AUD300) a month. Villa prices blow my mind! 🤯 Some and many are way more expensive than Australia now! 4. Living costs are not expensive if one lives like a local. I mean, if you eat from small local warungs, a meal can be Rp5K (~AUD50c). Electricity is generally paid via a token, maybe Rp300.000 (~AUD30 a month), really depends on how much you use your aircon. Water needs to be purchased as you can't drink the toxic tap water. Easy to set up a regular delivery of 19L bottles of water. Not expensive. I've not purchased one, but for instance, a 1.5L bottle of water costs around RP6.000 (~AUD60c). If you have a kitchen (sometimes cheaper to eat out), gas bottle replacement is not expensive. Mmm, what else? If one fancies a night out, maybe some live music, and if you drink alcohol, a small Bintang beer will set you back about from Rp25K (~AUD2.50). All of these small expenses can add up, but it's not the biggest expense, depending on what you like to do. If you want to live in Bali like a tourist, spend like a tourist, it's highly probable that one will run out of money. So, I do suggest that one literally writes down every expense during say your first month in Bali, so that you can review and possibly alter your budget, up or down. 5. Emergency situations. Always have a back-up stash of emergency money. Whilst you can find everything you need in Bali and the medical system and hospitals are really very good, some better than others, it's all doable. But if something happens and you suddenly need to leave, for whatever reason, I suggest that one has at least 3 return airfares to your original home destination. I mean, if retiring to Bali, it means your probably at or near retirement age. Bleeping Australia recently increased the retirement age to 67 and you have to be living in Australia for 2 years from the date of application, as I understand. Mate, I'll probably be dead before then! 🤣 You may also want to pop home for the birth of a grandchild, or the like. 6. Insurance. Yes! A definate must have! Start out with regular travel insurance. Seriously get quotes, prices vary immensely! Eek! If you're planning to live in Bali, after 6 months on a KITAS visa, (after converting from a B211A visa, after 6 months), you can apply for the local health care insurance called the BPJS, about Rp150.000 (~AUD15) a month, or less, depends on what cover you want. I am not really sure what the BPJS covers, so I would suggest chatting with a local insurance agent. You don't have to buy their product but it will give you more insight into health care costs in Bali. I'm sure there's more to cover. Oh yes, you can employ the services of an all-in-one expat business, who guide you from the start of one's expat journey to actually living as an expat. Fees vary. A fair few choices, if you want to do it easier, if you want to spend that sort of money. Not sure of costs exactly, but I would hesitate a guess that it would run into the thousands (AUD), if not more. Anyway, long comment 😅 Hope it helps someone. And feel free to correct me if you know differently. Our budget will be from ~AUD2,000 a month, inclusive of all of the above points, for 2 people, so roughly AUD$1,000 a month per person, inclusive. It's doable. I'm looking forward to watching more of your videos. Thank you. I'll try not to write so much next time ☺️😂
Wow! What can I say, Jenny? For you to go to the trouble of imparting so much first-hand experience and information is really so generous. This is an outstanding contribution for those looking for more information on Bali and it's potential as a mid to long-term destination. My many thanks for taking the time to offer such a significant contribution.
@fiascodagama1 You're welcome. I had some time on my hands and I've been researching for a few years now. Sometimes, it's the little things that potential expats may not know. I also wanted to say, yes, an after thought, in order to find nice little places, like where you are staying, I suggest people literally walk the gangs, because small places can't afford to advertise online. I see many for rent signs when I do the leg work in Bali. It also helps to have local friends who know more than an expat, because that's their home. Enjoy your time in Ubud.
Something very important. If you're looking to get a retirement visa - KITAS - the BJPS - the Balinese health insurance is NOT available to expats any longer. Not since 2023. This can be a deal breaker because private medical insurance is prohibitively expensive - and many insurance companies won't insure you at any price over 70 - or even 65. Incredibly some visa agents seem unaware of this and there are some sad stories because of it. You absolutely cannot get a KITAS without medical insurance.
@polliebain7450 oh wow! That's interesting. That wasn't my understanding. I found out about it through an expat living in Bali, with his Indo wife and he has it. Perhaps there was a cut-off time & those who already had it were still allowed? I don't know but I'll definitely check again. Thanks.
Update on the VOA. One can now convert a VOA to another type of visa without the need to do a visa run (exit Indonesia). The new bridging visa allows for the gap between the VOA and the new visa type that one applies for.
Let me correct, if you wanna ask about how they sleep, you can say "apakah tidur kamu nyenyak?" Instead using good=baik, because its sound weird. Apakah kamu bagus tidur? This completely confusing for Indonesian. This meaning become = are you sleep in beautiful/good way? And asking how people sleep last night is uncommon thing to start conversation in Indonesia, i think you should just use "pagi, siang, sore dan malam" for greeting people. Just saying pagi for get more sound friendly.
Hi Jepi. I understand how some people are just here for their annual holiday and just want to relax, but if you were spending a bit of time here I'd have thought you'd take an interest. Thanks for dropping by.
Hi climber. You could pay less by staying in local accommodation, I guess. But Ubud is a tourist centre with certain amenities and attractions that westerners like, and guesthouses are a business which needs to make money. It's also not lost on me to be very fortunate to come from a country that offers a standard of living which offers the opportunity to spend extended periods in countries like Indonesia.
@@fiascodagama1 funny how if an Indonesian comes to Australia they pay the same as anyone here, but we go there were expected to pay 20x more. They smile at you and think how dumb you are at the same time. Sorry but I'm no simp for that mentality
Hi Michelle. $1000 would be plenty if you're happy with a simple life and occasional treat. If you want to eat in western cafes and restaurants often, drink wine, and buy nice clothes it may not be possible. I'm unsure about the process involved with bringing animals into Indonesia unfortunately.
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Can I live on $1000 dollars? Can I bring on my dog? What language do I need to learn? So ready to leave the US.
you are very polite, which is incredible. not every western have such a nice and calm manner.
Hi dyazkiprit. Thanks. It doesn't take much to be polite and respectful, does it? We are guests here and should act accordingly, I think. Thanks for saying hi.
Thankyou for sharing your peaceful life in Bali outside the usual tourist areas ..very interesting!!
Hi Leannes. Thanks for saying hi.
The people are what makes Bali their just lovely ❤️
Couldn't agree with you more, Brad. They really are great people. Thanks for dropping by.
Hello from Ireland 🇮🇪 Wayne... I'm currently binge watching your channel and enjoying every minute of it... I really really think you deserve more subs... maybe if you put out more shorts it might help....more people deserve to to meet you
Ah, brilliant! Thanks for watching and the suggestion on the shorts idea.
I like Balinese people , they become so passionate to tell you about their culture if you seems interested in it
Hi Hallo. it's very much like that, isn't it? There's not much said, then once you start taking a genuine interest the flood gates open and they'll happily put off everything else until they're done with you. :)
So nice to see your true love and appreciation for the people and the culture. free of the self indulgences of the masses producing you tubes videos. I went to Bali to tick it off the list of destinations, and like so many fell deeply in love with that undiscribable energy ,love ,soul .?? that Bali enbraces us with. Your calmness and appreciation for the people motivates me even more (if thats possible). For my next visit ,number 10
Cheers Phil
Hi Phil. It's really refreshing to meet others who feel strongly about Bali and its people. Standing back and watching the many passing through oblivious to the depth of the place is sometimes frustrating. it's good to know there are at least a few of us with a deep affection for the people and place. nice to hear from you, phil, and congratulations on nearing visit number 10. appreciate the kind words also. Thank you.
Loving your videos well presented we are finding some very beautiful restaurants in the back streets of bali now
Thank you for sharing your videos
Hi Jan. Thank you. It's great when you start exploring past the tourist zone a little bit - it's a bit different and some wonderful little finds can be had. Well done!
Your bahasa is very good, and you really know how to enjoy life, cheers
Life is what you make of it, ya? :)
I just discovered your channel and subscribed. Fascinating environment and people! Thanks for sharing 💙
Hey Madison. Thanks so much for the sub, and saying hi. Cheers.
Nice to see someone very happy enjoying Bali.. blessed always 🌺🌿🌷♥️
Thanks Anastasia. Have a great day.
Good to see you back on. I'm a wood carver, love to see some videos on some carvers, I've heard the Indonesians are the best.
Hey, bluefish, great to see you. Will certainly look for a wood carver while I'm here.
The best wood carving in Indonesia is in the city of Jepara.
The city of Jepara is famous for its wood carvings..
maybe you should go to Jepara
Great video. Can I send you some money for some enrichment features for the Koi pond - maybe gives them a touch more stimulation as pond looks pretty sparse for their size. More than happy to help :)
Hi SAHOMEGROWN. That's a really generous offer for you to make however the fish and pond are owned by the Balinese family who own the building downstairs. I'm not sure if me making changes alone would be welcome - I'll try get an indication in the near future. Thank you again.
@@fiascodagama1 Beauty. If they want, happy to "sponsor" the additions :)
C from Sydney☺
Really enjoyable and refreshing, the interactions of people and life, great stuff, cheers.
Hi riverleigh, that's really kind of you. Thank you.
@@fiascodagama1 Your welcome, it was well deserved so an easy compliment.
Good to see you amigo. It's true that the long stays in a place allow oneself to make strong connections with the locals one interacts with every day. It was nice meeting you in Udaipur last December. Good to see you're practicing your Indonesian language skills.
Hey hey, really good to see you, Eddie. I'll always remember our rooftop day in Udaipur discussing life on the road and all things TH-cam.
@@fiascodagama1 Wayne it sure was a good chat up on the rooftop at Dream Hostel. Good to see ya' back in action.
Hi Wayne, just discovered your videos and have looked at a few of them. You’re an interesting person. I get the feeling you’ve been through some stuff and have found the meaning of life and the gold - my partner and I love your stuff. Keep it up we have subscribe to you looking forward to your next video and your travels.
Steve & Miriam
Hi Steve. Your observations are pretty astute and it's fair to say it took a while to work out what was important in life. Thanks so much for the sub and I look forward to having a chat during the course of things. Cheers
Semoga betah tinggal di indonesia pak..have a great day 👍
Thank you, yoyo. you have a great day.
Thank you, i appreciate the review of Bali, love the place.....new subscriber! 😉😊
Hey gdaygday, thanks so much for the sub. Cheers.
being an english man who loves bali i think you live an amazing life ife you was retired in uk would cost you 2000 dollars a month to just survive
I think any of us who get the opportunity to spend time in these places are very lucky. Choosing this low-budget lifestyle has its trade-offs and disadvantages, but I'm happy to make that compromise . As you say, living in the west is can be just too darn expensive. Thanks for dropping by, Karl.
Wow, I just discovered your channel now I'm binging from the beginning. I love your authenticity - beautiful videos ❤
Thank you, Catherine it's really good of you to take the time.
No idea why TH-cam served your video up, but I enjoyed it. Hey from Oz (Northern Rivers). Channel name made me roar laughing. I’ll be back!
Hey soozzi. The universe works in mysterious ways. Thanks for dropping by to say hello. Cheers.
@ oh it definitely does! Glad it sent me here. You have an interesting style.
Do you have aircon or just a fan? Wondering how you go with the heat on the second floor. Thanks for your sharing!
Hi Monica. i've just got a fan with the room only getting a little warm between around 3 and 5pm. I also find it's not hard to adapt, or don't notice the heat much. Thanks for the question and saying hi.
Lovely to see this mate! Very interesting! Keep enjoying life 🙏🙏🙏
Appreciate it, TK. Life sure is there to be enjoyed if you let it. :)
@@fiascodagama1 absolutely man! 🙌
Thanks for the video. Inspiring indeed. I’m a 57 year old Swedish man dreaming about traveling slowly through East Asia. I hope to find an apartment like that yours in Ubud.
Hi Lars. The apartments or rooms are here if you look hard enough.
It’s seriously humid when it rains too. Oh you are doing well, not a bad room for the price, in fact it’s very nice for the price. I like luxury so would prefer aircon, WiFi and serviced daily.
Hi Enlightenment. Ubud has the full gamut of rooms to choose from so you'll find something to suit. Thanks for dropping by.
What a lovely spot ...and all low rise right around ...
Hi max. Yes, I got a bit lucky with finding this place. It's a perfect fit for what's needed . Thanks for saying hi.
Hello Wayne , Ali here. Good to see you are back. ❤❤
Hay, Ali. Good to see you as well. Thanks.
Those bamboo pole decorations outside of the buildings are Penjor. Every 6 months in Bali there are 2 ceremonies called Galungan and Kuningan, which happen about 2 weeks apart, and the penjor are put up outside every building as part of the 2 ceremonies.
Really appreciate the information, Keith. I've got a lot to learn about Bali - it helps.
@@fiascodagama1 I have been married to a Balinese for 8 years and I am still learning too. It is a fascinating culture to explore. Am I wrong thinking I heard some Kiwi accent from you ?
@@keithmartell3971 No kiwi accent. I sometimes start unconsciously softening the Aussie twang when talking to people from the region though.
Thank you for learning Bahasa Indonesia. Hormat kami, Pak 😊
My pleasure. Indonesian people are very patient and very helpful.
@@fiascodagama1 you're always welcome here whenever you want
I used to stay in Ubud until 2012, I don't know how much it's changed?
My life went south after that and have not been back since, except for a brief layover in Dempasar.
I have a disability pension now, and would like to come home to Ubud for $500 au in rent a month, do you think it's possible?
$500 a month for a decent room is easy to find . it won't have A/C possibly, but everything else will be fine - clean, reasonably spacious, hot water, cleaned weekly, decent wifi , cupboards, towels etc. Get yourself a kettle, little stove for the balcony/outside if you like, but food is very affordable in Ubud if eating locally. You'll have the choice to be right in the centre of Ubud if you want making access to things easy. $AUD500 a month just for the room won't be hard to find at all.
The minimum wage in Bali is $180 a month. $500 dollars would put you in the upper middle class life in Indonesian.
It's a fair point you make, industrisas.
Greetings. Hope you're doing well.
Nice to see your little home away from home .Having the big terrace with the view is amazing .Is somebody growing special herbs in those window boxes ? lol .Where i lived for many years in Thailand its legal now but i did not think it was yet in Bali .
I'm not sure Indonesia will ever consider going the same way as Thailand on these things. I'm not sure Thailand is completely convinced it's done the right thing either. lol
Cool you are learning the local language.
Butchering the local language. Ha! it's fun to try learn it though.
Thank you always love seeing around. So is it 500 a month with all your food and everything? I heard you say your place was 200.00 a month
That's right. $500 doesn't include airfares or insurances.
Long Time Mate. I was waiting for more videos from India Series and suddenly Bali appeared.
Sometimes life and the universe makes other plans for you while you're planning. I'll be back to India there is no doubt.
It’s such a beautiful place, that even the extreme poor look well dressed. I can’t remember how many people I bought dinners for. Going through garbage cans looking to recycle plastic to make a dollar or two a day.
Good to see there are a few out there doing good things, Terry.
Thanks
That's really generous of you phil, thank so much!
Maybe Bu Guru :) Not budgeroo. That sounds like a place in Australia :) Bu Guru means Mrs. Teacher.... Probably she was a school teacher.
Thanks for that, I was having trouble understanding her name properly.
I love the translation, thanks for that helps me learn.
Hi Tye. Thanks. I'm a beginner in Indonesian so I hope I don't get it wrong for you. :)
Those "things" are called penjor, decorated poles used as offerings for the celebration of Galungan
Thanks, Monica.
Thanks for that. I haven’t been in 18 years. Still seems reasonable. See you in Ubud.
We love Ubut... next yeat we are back...
Hi hapopyashram. I'm excited that there's another trip to Ubud ahead for you. :)
Смотрю с улыбкой , тепло души , радость в сердце , светлый человек снял это видео!!!, Бали прекрасно , люди великолепны !
Thank you, Svetlana that's a lovely thing to say. I too have a love for the island and it's people - I feel quite spoilt to be here. Thanks for saying hi.
Да , вы правы , фантастическое чувство , наслаждение жизнью , все верно избалованы))) в хорошем смысле , жизнь прекрасна!!!всех благ вам!!!!@@fiascodagama1
Hi from Sydney,recognised statue ìn Ubud straight off close to supermarket.I love returning to Bali yearly&go to Ubud Sari for detox but obviously this is brief given price but would love to stay longer in future. I am back for Nyepi next year,I am.pretty introverted retired female who wants to explore options although I gravitate towards Bali but like seeing other places& feel many do not understand the culture&great you speak language.I would be satisfied with cheaper place if it meant longer stay&cute fish,Suksma
My thoughts entirely, Betty. I'd rather live simpler and longer somewhere I enjoy rather than a quick "hit and run". Thanks so much for taking the time to drop by and say hello.
Hello from CA. Terima Kasih. Made my day! Selemat Jalan.
Hey, Liz from CA. I hope you're doing well and thanks for saying hi.
Very Nice video, pls keep making video about Bali.
Hi Nurah, I love making videos on bali and will try to keep it going. Thank you.
Loved your video. Thanks for your insight into life in Ubud village.
Wondering about your health - travel insurance as I was surprised how much that was earlier this year when returning to Bali after COVID put a halt to visiting for several years. What do you use?
Hi Esther. Health and travel insurance sure do make the eyes water the older we get. I'm reluctant to endorse or promote the company I use as I've never made a claim with them, and it's only by making a claim by which one can judge the quality or standard of their product. Thanks for saying heloo.
@@fiascodagama1 thanks for your reply. I was interested as to whether your $500 a month included insurance. Glad you have it & haven’t had to use it.
It’s so good to see someone content in life, you show how we don’t need a lot of material things but rather a different attitude from most of western society & building strong relationships much like the balinese themselves with their strong community ties.
I was just in brazil and also found nice cheap places to stay
Nice one.
I am considering Bali, I need to know how noisy or quiet it is as far as in your apartment. I was going to live in the Philippines but omg it's so noisy. Nearly impossible to not be close to someone with roosters crowing all day and karaoke in 50% of households... so, what about Bali?
Noise is a major consideration for me as I'm quite sensitive to it - o the point i travel with and wear noise cancelling headphones. My apartment is very quiet as I'm at a height away from street/dog/music level. I recommend seeking out rooms or apartments two or three floors up which reduces noise considerably.
@@fiascodagama1 thanks... I will give you a tip just in case: I live in Siem Reap Cambodia, very quiet, no roosters and in general quiet. Kampot is even quieter and the most relaxed place I think you'll find. I'm considering a move ONLY because I need to be close to the beach. Thanks.
What I love is they just can't leave a roundabout sitting idle, put a majestic statue in the middle. I mean why not lol.
Ha! yeah, I imagine Bali is one of the few places in the world where wanting to be a sculptor isn't a poor career choice. :)
I used to live in Chiang Mai back in the late 80s and early 90s but at what point do the locals get fed up with being invaded by the west as we are being invaded in the west? Just asking
Tourism and long term visitors bring financial benefits to many places, but I'm sure there are those who would have preferred things left alone.
Perfect brother 🤝
Salam from Saudi Arabia
Hey darkblue. Simple living is just fine. :) Thanks for saying hi, db.
Since they have changes the style of houses to semi-western it sure gets hot. Before (30 years ago) many were thatched roofed with bamboo walls, which allowed the house to breath better.
You're so right, dude. Bamboo and thatch were perfect for this environment - bricks and concrete not so much.
Blimey, look what the cat dragged in😃 Are you getting your arse back to India when it gets rainy in Bali-that was fun eh? Got lots of good recs.
India is always on the cards, it has to be! Hopefully back there soon.
Great video thanks mate 👋 watching from rural northland New Zealand 🇳🇿🌺 .... does the five hundred include a sneaky bottle of spirits perhaps ? Love Ubud Bali❤️
Hey, jared. A sneaky one or two can be squeezed in, but not much more.
@@fiascodagama1 ❤️👌🏼a jaffle and a beer for the kiwi's auzzie league test @ 3pm 👍🏼👍🏼🇳🇿❤️
My land rates are 3600 per annum,no supplied water or sewer ...
The place looks really nice.
Which part of Bali is it?
Hi, IT. i'm in Ubud which is sometimes referred to as the cultural centre of bali.
He is in Ubud, about 30 km north of Kuta. If I am correct, FdG
@@MekongRick Thanks, Mekong, I like the name as well. Ha!
Doesn't the food spoil in the window?
The food is only there for a few hours a day - perhaps from 9 or 10 in the morning until 2 or 3 in the afternoon. It's fine if you eat it within that time or shortly after.
Such a breeze after all the posh bottoxy vlogs from Bali :D
I never felt I belonged with the Canggu set. :)
interesting and so good that you speak the language. a tiny advice if I may; 😅 moving the camera more slow from the environment back to yourself. This makes it more relaxing to watch. but really well done. thank you.
Thanks, francis. I need to hear things like this to make the viewing experience better for people. appreciate you taking the time. Cheers.
i calculated the same amount as my calculated goes to fancy restaurant/bar/beach party once a week, rent bike(highly recommended twobrothers scooter in kuta 100$-110$ per month with scoopy/vario/fazio), gas and etc
and also i think you could get a better place for 200$ with AC
I agree if you really put in the leg work you could find a slightly better place, but I was happy enough with it as i don't really need AC and i think i was fed up looking - it ticked enough of the boxes. A lot of people say you can't live simply and fulfilled on in Thailand or Bali any more for $500 per month but you actually can.
Outside the tourist heavy areas it is still cheap, be it Thailand or Indonesia, the ones who say it is not cheap anymore indeed just have other needs that not everyone needs, if your not big on nights out then it's easy to stay on a budget.
Hi KapiH. That's my experience as well. When I hear people announce it's impossible to live cheaply in these places I assume they enjoy a bit of a drink and other things.
Hello good morning nice to meet you sir i,m abidi from Sumatra how about you
Bali is only a holiday destination.not for sale to foreigners !
Many of us don't want to own anything here. Just visiting. :)
If you can live like the local. I think $500 is enough to live for 2 person or 2 person plus a kid or two. Minimum wages in Bali or most Indonesian worker for generally is around $250-$300. It's sad if compared to western countries minimum wages, or at least compared to Indonesian neighbouring countries like australia, singapore, brunei.
But it's still enough to live for a person or even family in Bali or Indonesia generally as many things are cheap for basic need of live, like food, transportation, wifi, electricity, & so on.
To live like as local, most Indonesian families cook the food in house, and occasionally buy food from vendors, go ride motor cycle for main transportation mode, if you can buy a house, it will save a lot monthly expenses. Some time eat indomie, 1-3x a week, and so on, many possibilities to live cheap in Indonesia.
But if you sad to see minimum wages for most Indonesia. Don't be worry, most Indonesian still live normal live like westerner. Still can see beautiful nature, can go mall, youtube, socmed, and you can see less homeless people in Indonesia compared to big cities in western countries.
You're right, there's plenty of enjoyment to be had with the simple things. Thanks for the great comment!
Agreed. It's not for everyone, but more than enough for local
I think the local Balinese people have a very healthy approach to life which many could learn from. Sometimes simple living is more than enough, but of course we all have different wants and needs.
Very nice!!
Thanks for dropping by, riz.
Thank you, just subbed
I should be the one thanking you then, I think.Thanks for the sub, Brie. :)
Great content! 😆👍🏻
Hey georgia. Thanks so much for that. Very kind.
Hi Wayne, how’s it going? My name’s Richard, and I’m a new subscriber! I’m about to leave an incredibly long comment, something I’ve never done before - hope you don’t mind… hehehe.
A little about me: I used to work as an English and Indonesian teacher. I lived in a small town called Glendora in Southern California for many years, but now I’m back in Indonesia. So, you could say I’m equally comfortable in both English and Indonesian.
In one of your videos (Emotionally Wounded in Bali), you tried speaking Indonesian with a local, but he kind of shut you down, and you said, “I’m wounded.” 😢
Well, let’s fix that wound, shall we? I’d like to help refine your Indonesian from this video!
Your Indonesian is already impressive-it sounds textbook-perfect, which is totally understandable since you're just starting. But continuing with textbook phrases could make it harder to grasp how Indonesians actually speak in day-to-day conversations.
You might have noticed that Indonesians are typically very polite, especially with foreigners. Often, they’ll adjust their speech to sound more formal, almost textbook-like, to make communication easier (or as I like to say, they "level down" their Indonesian a bit).
Now, let’s dive into your video and see where you can tweak things for a more native sound. The reason I want to do this is because you respond to all of your viewers’ comments-that really shows how much you care and I believe you are genuinely a nice guy.
So here’s my detailed feedback:
0:27 You said: "Enak sekali" (Very delicious).
When you see somebody’s eating it’s better to say: "Kelihatannya enak, tuh" (That looks good).
"Tuh" doesn’t have a direct translation, but it makes the sentence feel more natural.
0:37 You said: "Permisi, apa ini?" (Excuse me, what is this?)
Since you were pointing at something further away, it’s better to say:
"Permisi, apa itu?" (Excuse me, what is that?)"
1:13 You said: "Berapa harga?"
The natural way to say it is: "Harganya berapa?"
1:50 You said: "Apakah kamu bagus tidur?"
This literally translates to "Did you sleep pretty?"-no wonder she didn’t answer you. Maybe she got offended.. just kidding. Well, most Indonesians understand when foreigners make mistakes, so no worries.
Anyway, a more native way would be:
"Gimana, tidurnya nyenyak semalem?" If translated word for word: "So, deep sleep last night?"
Meaning: “Did you sleep well last night?”
1:57 You said: "Panas masih."
A more conversational version would be: "Masih panas aja ya udaranya?" (Still hot ya the air?)
Meaning: “The weather is still hot, huh?”
2:08 You said: "Mungkin saya kembali lagi ya?"
A smoother version: "Kalau masih sibuk, saya kembali lagi nanti deh ya?"
Meaning: "If you’re still busy, I’ll come back later, ok?"
2:52 You said: "Berapa lama kerja di sini?"
It’s better to say: "Sudah berapa lama kerja di sini?"
4:14 Try saying: "Saya lagi ngerekam video buat di-upload ke TH-cam, nih." (I’m recording video for uploaded TH-cam nih).
Meaning: “I’m recording a video that I’m going to upload to TH-cam”
Again, "nih" adds a friendly, natural touch that’s hard to translate exactly.
4:25 When Ayu said "Panas", if she were speaking with locals, she might say:
"Gila, masih panas banget ya sekarang?" (Crazy, still very hot ya now)
Meaning: "Damn, the weather is still really hot, huh?"
4:40 Even Ayu sounded a bit "textbook" when she said: "Tidak bagus cuaca."
The native way would be: "Cuacanya lagi enggak bagus, nih." (The weather is not good, nih)
Meaning: “The weather’s not good, huh?”
5:09 You said: "Sampai jumpa lagi ya."
Indonesians never say that when they are parting.
Instead, try what locals usually say: "Oke, saya balik dulu ya." (Ok, go home ya)
Meaning: “Okay, see you later”.
The other person might reply: "Hati-hati ya." (Be careful ya)
Meaning: Take care.
5:30 The smoother way to say this is: "Permisi, saya boleh ngerekam video nggak?" (Excuse me, may I record video?)
Foreigners often say "Apakah" for questions, but "nggak" sounds more natural in this context.
So,
Permisi, apakah saya boleh merekam video? (Formal)
Permisi, saya boleh ngerekam video nggak? (Informal/more acceptable)
Alright, Wayne, that’s it! I hope this helps make your Indonesian even better.
Enjoy your time in Bali! I can’t wait to see your video with Pak Wayan. I heard he invited you to attend a traditional ceremony on Thursday-are you planning to wear traditional clothes? That would be awesome to see!
Take care and have a great time! 😊
Well, what can I say? Replying in such depth to help me with the Indonesian language is very kind and generous of you, Richard. Thank you! I'll copy and paste your very generous post to go over the first chance I get. Having some guidance as to how Indonesians speak in a more casual way is really appreciated as it will hopefully make people feel more comfortable, and as a consequence, allow for better conversations and exchanges. I'm in your debt, Richard, thanks again.
Terima kasih.
Thank you 🙏 for helping me improve my Bahasa… it is very much appreciated 🙏
@@fiascodagama1I 100% agree 👍
The number of views here, Proves that the living standards of people around the world have changed for the worse, especially younger people! Simple living! 👍
Absolutely Bruce. I know some who are struggling and they make relatively good money.
Hi good morning ser nice to meet you i,m abidi from Indonesia Sumatra where are you from
Hi Abidi, I'm from Perth, Western Australia. Thanks for saying hi.
@@fiascodagama1 u are welcome so are you youtuber i see in this video like bali location
Where's your Pokhara vlogs??
😢😢😢
There are already some Pokhara vlogs on the channel, and I can't wait to get back to make some more.
For 200 bucks a month, that actually couldn't be any better,, it's like 7 bucks a day,,, also it's safe, comfortable and peaceful....ppl are nice, so it's paradise, in Europe or US you couldn't get that kinda life cs in Europe or USA 2.000 bucks are the least amount of money you can survive, it's probably also not so sufficient for your needs, bt in Bali almost everything is so cheap, it just depends on you what you wanna buy or do cs Bali has things that are cheap and expensive so which one you want,,, also for meals you can 3 meals a day with just 4 bucks a day, 20K for 1 meal, so a month it's only 120 bucks, so you still hv 180 bucks on your person, that's for other needs lk Shampoo, Snack, fruits, Pepsodent and everything that's more than enough for a month cs a standard Indonesian life is only 200 to 300 bucks for a month
You've pretty much nailed it, AnDi, nice one. For some of us the simple life without worry is what it's all about. Thanks for taking the time. Cheers.
Spot on vid mate
Thanks for taking the time to say so, rz.
Nice video..thankyou..❤❤❤
Thank you too.
your social skill so good...and also smart...can already speak like that with locals..
Thanks. It's a lot of fun to meet new people, and Balinese people are very kind to not laugh at me when I try to speak Indonesian. :)
@@fiascodagama1 We Indonesian always appreciated to the tourists who effort to try speak indonesian.
Salam kenal saya dari Bandung. Jawa barat ! Video keren
Hi Herli. I'd like to visit Bandung one day. Thanks for saying hello.
@@fiascodagama1 terima kasih kembali telah berkunjung ke Indonesia. jika suatu hari nanti berkunjung ke Bandung. Banyak desa yang masih natural contohnya kampung naga dan Baduy dan masih banyak lagi desa dan tempat wisata yang masih bagus.
@@Herli-z5h Terima kasih telah memberi tahu saya.
Your Indonesian is pretty good
Thanks Best Buy. I think it is pretty bad. :)
Good buddy
Thanks for saying hi, cheers.
Interesting Wayne.
Lots of interesting things to see and people to meet, sis.
Ooohh I’m
61 that looks beautiful . I’m American but with the way politics are and this crazy lunatic system. We have here for healthcare and everything else. I’m thinking about bouncing out once I once I reach full retirement age I should get about 3K.
Hi Tina. 3k a month will afford you a very comfortable lifestyle in most parts of Southeast Asia.
Nice video
Thanks, IslandNan. It's kind of you to say so.
Been to Bali several times over the years and travelled many places and miles on motorbike,,,Looks like this beautiful island is so busy now with a lot more tourists and so much more traffic….Any feedback would be most appreciated on this comment,cheers,Stayed in many places all over the island as Kuta and surrounding areas not for me,,,,,,,,😊
Hey xenxike. If you're willing to go just a little further east onto Lombok you'll find very relaxing places in the south around Kuta (Lombok has a Kuta as well). The beaches are stunning, the living very affordable, and far, far, fewer tourists with enough western-type amenities to keep you comfortable. The five hour-ish ferry ride from Padang Bai is one of my favorite things to do. I love Lombok.
Thank you very interesting where is your apartment? Sometimes the simple Bail is the best.
How much do you think you would spend on food & going out for the month? Do you live there permanently or travel back to Australia for a few months of the year ?
I'm just interested as we would like to travel back & fourth but not stay in a vila as getting expensive now....Do you have air-conditioning &; TV or do you go out most nights ? Maybe you could do a video of some of the things I have asked. 😊
I spend $500 fa month or everything but don't go out drinking very often or to restaurants much, I live simply. People can have a bit of entertainment and the occasional night out for $USD750 a month including accommodation but we all have different needs so it's going to be different for everyone. There's no TV, no A/C (just a fan), but good wifi so I use laptop for media watching in my room. Many people go back and forth from Australia to Bali on extended stays and it's very doable on a low budget. I'll try put a video together explaing things more. thanks for the question and request.
I presume $500 are your "on location" expenses, it doesn't include airfares, visas and travel insurance?
It's a really good point, noel, and one I should have mentioned. The cost is indeed just day to day expenses.Thanks for reminding me I need to be a little more detailed. Cheers.
$500 a month for one person, rent and food included?
@@garrysmith4454 Yes, rent, wifi, hot water/gas, food, room cleaned weekly and the very occasional beer (very occasional).
Meal @ US $ 1.
Accomodation US $ 200 per month.
Cellular Internet Service US $ 20 monthly.
Welcome to Indonesia.
Wonderful Indonesia.
For some of us Indonesia offers so much, and not just affordable living. The rich culture, welcoming people, great food, natural beauty, weather....it goes on. Thanks for saying hi, Tuhan...
@@fiascodagama1
For TH-camr and Digital Nomads, Indonesia is great place. Just take care.
Супер!!
Algorithms brought me to your channel.
Yes, indeed, it's possible to live in Bali as a single bloke for USD500 (~AUD740) a month, on today's rate of exchange. You can actually go cheaper with the same standard of accommodation in Sanur, where my Indo husband lives and works. I'm Australian. My knowledge is mostly Sanur. Central Ubud can get so busy with traffic, almost as bad as Canggu sometimes. I like that your lovely homestay is just out of the main Ubud area. It looks really lovely.
Accommodation prices have increased significantly in Bali, no matter which area. The really popular tourists areas have some seriously stupid prices now, more expensive than Australia!
My hubby and I can stay in a homestay in central Sanur, right near the beach for ~AUD350 a month, or on the other side of the bypass for ~AUD300 a month. But for these particular prices, even though they have increased, they haven't increased by a ridiculous percentage, like other types of accommodation.
Costs to actually move to Indonesia also need to be factored in, of course. And maybe you've already done a video on this?
So, just for others reading comments, things to consider:
1. Airfares, and it must be a return airfare. You can book a 'fake' return date to appease the Indo government. Cheaper alternative to buying a return ticket that one may not be able to change the date of, if necessary, so it gives a bit more flexibly, when you decide on the date, which leads me to point 2.
2. Visa. There are many options and it truly depends on how long one wants to stay. The VOA (Visa on Arrival) can be purchased online. Cost is Rp500,000 (~AUD50). Gives 30 days and can be renewed/extended online or at Immigration in person for another 30 days, max. You can use a visa agent, for a fee. Easy to do yourself with an eVOA, just make sure you register online on the official Indonesian immigration website when applying, as in, create an account on the Indo immigration website. A B211A visa gives 60 days, extendible for 2 more 60 day periods. Note, you can not convert a VOA to a different type of visa, if one decides to stay longer. You can with a B211A visa. It's like an intro visa, if one plans to stay longer and then apply for a KITAS (one year). Be aware that until the Indo government brings in a "Bridging Visa" (hopefully), one has to leave Indonesia and return. Called visa runs. I'll be great when hopefully, visas can be extended without leaving Indonesia. So, depending on one's length of stay, you may need to factor in airfares and accommodation for a visa run. KL and Singapore are probably the cheapest option, depending on the season. Sometimes, it's cheaper to do a visa run to Australia (Perth). Also, the new Tourist Tax of Rp150.000 (~AUD15) each entry into Bali, valid for 60 days. I don't think they've figured things out after 60 days? I don't know.
But if you're living there, perhaps it's not a regular requirement. Anyway, it's not mega expensive. There are way more visas, but they come with a hefty price tag. Sadly, the Indo government have been pushing for "high class tourists" for the last couple of years, sigh.
3. Next biggest expense is accommodation. Prices vary significantly. If you want a small, cheap place that's clean (no mould, which is a huge issue in Indonesia), it can set you back from around Rp3 million (~AUD300) a month. Villa prices blow my mind! 🤯 Some and many are way more expensive than Australia now!
4. Living costs are not expensive if one lives like a local. I mean, if you eat from small local warungs, a meal can be Rp5K (~AUD50c). Electricity is generally paid via a token, maybe Rp300.000 (~AUD30 a month), really depends on how much you use your aircon. Water needs to be purchased as you can't drink the toxic tap water. Easy to set up a regular delivery of 19L bottles of water. Not expensive. I've not purchased one, but for instance, a 1.5L bottle of water costs around RP6.000 (~AUD60c). If you have a kitchen (sometimes cheaper to eat out), gas bottle replacement is not expensive. Mmm, what else? If one fancies a night out, maybe some live music, and if you drink alcohol, a small Bintang beer will set you back about from Rp25K (~AUD2.50). All of these small expenses can add up, but it's not the biggest expense, depending on what you like to do. If you want to live in Bali like a tourist, spend like a tourist, it's highly probable that one will run out of money. So, I do suggest that one literally writes down every expense during say your first month in Bali, so that you can review and possibly alter your budget, up or down.
5. Emergency situations. Always have a back-up stash of emergency money. Whilst you can find everything you need in Bali and the medical system and hospitals are really very good, some better than others, it's all doable. But if something happens and you suddenly need to leave, for whatever reason, I suggest that one has at least 3 return airfares to your original home destination. I mean, if retiring to Bali, it means your probably at or near retirement age. Bleeping Australia recently increased the retirement age to 67 and you have to be living in Australia for 2 years from the date of application, as I understand. Mate, I'll probably be dead before then! 🤣 You may also want to pop home for the birth of a grandchild, or the like.
6. Insurance. Yes! A definate must have! Start out with regular travel insurance. Seriously get quotes, prices vary immensely! Eek! If you're planning to live in Bali, after 6 months on a KITAS visa, (after converting from a B211A visa, after 6 months), you can apply for the local health care insurance called the BPJS, about Rp150.000 (~AUD15) a month, or less, depends on what cover you want. I am not really sure what the BPJS covers, so I would suggest chatting with a local insurance agent. You don't have to buy their product but it will give you more insight into health care costs in Bali.
I'm sure there's more to cover. Oh yes, you can employ the services of an all-in-one expat business, who guide you from the start of one's expat journey to actually living as an expat. Fees vary. A fair few choices, if you want to do it easier, if you want to spend that sort of money. Not sure of costs exactly, but I would hesitate a guess that it would run into the thousands (AUD), if not more.
Anyway, long comment 😅 Hope it helps someone. And feel free to correct me if you know differently. Our budget will be from ~AUD2,000 a month, inclusive of all of the above points, for 2 people, so roughly AUD$1,000 a month per person, inclusive. It's doable.
I'm looking forward to watching more of your videos. Thank you. I'll try not to write so much next time ☺️😂
Wow! What can I say, Jenny? For you to go to the trouble of imparting so much first-hand experience and information is really so generous. This is an outstanding contribution for those looking for more information on Bali and it's potential as a mid to long-term destination. My many thanks for taking the time to offer such a significant contribution.
@fiascodagama1 You're welcome. I had some time on my hands and I've been researching for a few years now. Sometimes, it's the little things that potential expats may not know.
I also wanted to say, yes, an after thought, in order to find nice little places, like where you are staying, I suggest people literally walk the gangs, because small places can't afford to advertise online. I see many for rent signs when I do the leg work in Bali. It also helps to have local friends who know more than an expat, because that's their home. Enjoy your time in Ubud.
Something very important. If you're looking to get a retirement visa - KITAS - the BJPS - the Balinese health insurance is NOT available to expats any longer. Not since 2023. This can be a deal breaker because private medical insurance is prohibitively expensive - and many insurance companies won't insure you at any price over 70 - or even 65. Incredibly some visa agents seem unaware of this and there are some sad stories because of it. You absolutely cannot get a KITAS without medical insurance.
@polliebain7450 oh wow! That's interesting. That wasn't my understanding. I found out about it through an expat living in Bali, with his Indo wife and he has it. Perhaps there was a cut-off time & those who already had it were still allowed? I don't know but I'll definitely check again. Thanks.
Update on the VOA. One can now convert a VOA to another type of visa without the need to do a visa run (exit Indonesia). The new bridging visa allows for the gap between the VOA and the new visa type that one applies for.
Let me correct, if you wanna ask about how they sleep, you can say "apakah tidur kamu nyenyak?" Instead using good=baik, because its sound weird.
Apakah kamu bagus tidur? This completely confusing for Indonesian. This meaning become = are you sleep in beautiful/good way?
And asking how people sleep last night is uncommon thing to start conversation in Indonesia, i think you should just use "pagi, siang, sore dan malam" for greeting people. Just saying pagi for get more sound friendly.
Thanks, StupidIndo - I need a lot of help Ha!
I’m thinking of getting away from the uk , it’s sinking and run now by dictators, I’m a wedding photographer, so hopefully could find work abroad
Good luck finding your place.
Hi . Great job 👍 is it possible to collaborate with you? We are running live music venue in Nuanu 🙏
Feel free to contact me at fiascodagama@outlook.com. Cheers.
That was pretty interesting
Thanks, sonny. I'm really glad you liked it.
,Keren 🇮🇩👍
Thanks for saying hi.
This go these Westerners go there there and don’t even wanna do research and find out about the beautiful sculptures and the statues
Hi Jepi. I understand how some people are just here for their annual holiday and just want to relax, but if you were spending a bit of time here I'd have thought you'd take an interest. Thanks for dropping by.
When a local makes 200 per month and your paying 200 just for your rent. That doesn't really add up
Hi climber. You could pay less by staying in local accommodation, I guess. But Ubud is a tourist centre with certain amenities and attractions that westerners like, and guesthouses are a business which needs to make money. It's also not lost on me to be very fortunate to come from a country that offers a standard of living which offers the opportunity to spend extended periods in countries like Indonesia.
@@fiascodagama1 funny how if an Indonesian comes to Australia they pay the same as anyone here, but we go there were expected to pay 20x more.
They smile at you and think how dumb you are at the same time.
Sorry but I'm no simp for that mentality
Could I make it on $1000? Can I bring my dog?
Hi Michelle. $1000 would be plenty if you're happy with a simple life and occasional treat. If you want to eat in western cafes and restaurants often, drink wine, and buy nice clothes it may not be possible. I'm unsure about the process involved with bringing animals into Indonesia unfortunately.
@ I prefer to cook most meals but live to explore.
How about a dog?
Sorry I didn’t see the rest of the message. Thanks so much.
C is pronounced ch.
Thanks, ian. Always need some pointers when it come to the local language.
@@mauriziobali8840 Really grateful for the language hint, thanks. Appreciate you stopping by to say hello, maurizio.
I'd need AC to sleep, otherwise looks OK.
I understand how some people would need AC, David. it can get a bit hot and sticky for sure.
Too hot & sticky
You get used to it mostly I find. It's not for everyone that's for sure.
500 mth ubud 😂😂joke
Some of us can actually live cheaper if we choose to. No joke. :)