1 Year in Bali: Pros & Cons, the Realities of Life in Bali as a Foreigner
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- It's been a year living in Bali, here's our take on navigating the traffic, where & how to set up home, internet connectivity, visa, costs of living (& the realities of being a foreigner abroad), medical & dental, the people here (& meeting new ones!) plus day to day activities.
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Been in Indonesia for five years now. We fly from Sumba to Bali, often. Two homes if you will. I'm an Australian. I'm living the life... will never relocate back to Australia. Everything in this video is authentically true. Our cost of living is crazy cheap. Laid back yet exciting. You could never be bored living in Indonesia🇮🇩. Go ahead and bungy jump 🥳🏝🐟🇲🇨
Thinking about moving to Indo from United States. Would love to meet a local prior to visiting. Email?
Indonesian here, ENJOY MATE. I used to live in your country btw. Canberra and Sydney was fantastic but nothing beats BALI mate!!!!
@@raffialfarabyramadhan2570 thats my opinion too. Bali life is just awesone. Loving it. Theres more freedom living in Indonesia.
Would you mind sharing what visa you have?
@@BrianRavenMinistries There u gooooo
honestly we are Indonesian feels grateful that many of tourism come to Bali even the situation still not good yet. Because as you know most of Balinese People work in the tourism sector. Industrial sector still not yet develop in this island. Thank you for come to Indonesia especially Bali island.
Tourism is the main engine here, as proven during 2020 when the pandemic starts.
Hope the governor doesn’t turn Bali industrial. The gods made this island magical. Keep it that way Mr. Governor
@@VincentChia_online I mix would be good
For foreigners Bali is indeed heaven, there are many choices to live there. You can decide how you want to live based on the budget you have.Everyone is comfortable living in Bali compared to their own country, not stressed & not depressed.
I lived in Bali last year and I was the happiest and most free I had ever been in life for those 6 months. I moved back to the US to finish school but I miss Bali every day 😞 I am glad that I have the chance to finish school but I truly had everything I needed in Bali. It felt like home
It’s partly the entire spirit and vibe on the island - I do think Bali picks it’s people. Some visit and fall in love and stay. Some visit but aren’t at all impressed. U shd come back soon!
@@JeanVoronkova You are 100% right! I didn't even know about Bali before it called me. I saw myself living freely in what looked like a jungle, and when I googled what I saw in the vision, Bali was the first place that showed up. I did more research, connected with other solo travelers there, and just moved there alone. It was my first time traveling along like that and I learned so much about myself and others in the process.
I will be back soon. I promise! I truly believe that one day I will be able to call Bali home again 🧡
@@JeanVoronkova your videos immediately caught my attention as I had just cut my own hair today ;). I stumbled on your DIY short hair and moved on to your other interesting videos. I must say you have many thoughts and experiences that resonate with me. My family of 3 (me, hubby n son) left Malaysia 40 years ago to make Australia home. Worked, retired n now 72. Time flies! I wish more young people are like you, fulfilling your core values of living life seeking to experience life (within) rather than needing to impress, with material wealth, to sustain an image (with out). Thanks so much. I've subscribed to your channel. Keep talking :)! Love it. BTW, I've never been to Bali..
I feel ya, I left in 98 and think about Bali once a week , minimum.
Glad you are happy in Bali,I have been in US for along time,planning to retire in Bali as Indonesian American
as a Bali lover (the non touristic part of it), I can only highly compliment your work!!! the video is amazing, super professional, very well explained, fantastic content. And thank you for presenting it so down to earth, simple, respectful and friendly - I would just add regarding friendship, that getting balinese friends will make it a lot more enjoyable that staying only between expats (as most bule do, sadly). Balinese are amazingly friendly and helpful. Matur Suksema!!!
The way you’re able to present important information with your calm/comforting voice and all the beautiful scenery in your videos is really a special quality!(second to none)😊
I agree.
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I agree ☺️
hehe thanks all of you guys - so sweet. Heart the encouragement!
@@JeanVoronkova You lift us up as much as we lift you up.
As an Indonesians, who also has been lived 7 year at Bali. I would like to say, thank you for bring a positive vibe and I think you should try to visit North Bali region, there are a lot attractions that have difference architecture than the south region.
I now want to share something special about the people in Bali. They really live a kind brotherhood, sisterhood, life. They are so welcoming and so gracious I felt the spirit of love around me all the time. When I left I held onto that simple attitude of gratitude and I will forever be grateful for experiencing this from the native peoples. I pray that the influx of foreigners will honor and not tarnish the peaceful Bali culture.
@jean voronkova I am Indonesia but living abroad. The herbal drink you drank is called Jamu. They have many variants from varieties of spices. The one that you drank in cup called Beras Kencur. It is made of rice and kaempferia galangal. Usually they will put some ginger, salt, sugar, pandan leaves to make it aromatic dan taste fresh. Jamu is very good for your health and most Indonesian drank it adult and children. They have many benefits for health, beauty, increase appetite, cleansing, etc. Your video is super great. Make me miss my country ❤️
Bali is a place i keep dreaming about , I dont know why but I really really love the vibe of the island , the people , the culture and the amazing way they practice their Balinese Hinduism which is a treat for the soul.I dream about settling down there, open up a clinic and watch my kids grow up in serenity.
That sounds like a lovely plan!
You mean like Bali bombings?
Hope that happens for you. I've never lived anywhere else so in touch with the universe.
You've covered a lot. Thank you for this educational video, it was just what I needed. I particularly enjoyed how you identified the different communities in Bali... and of course the topic of food! 🙏🏼👍🏼
One of my favorite videos of yours. Thank you. I’ve been looking for a reasonable survey video on Bali for a long time. You filled the need nicely here.
great - glad it helped! thanks for stopping by eh!
Thank you for promoting Bali with one of the most pleasant way and explaining many things like basic expense, mannerism, how to go there and even to the simplest thing like petrol price! haha thats something you wouldn't find in other vlog, appreciate it so much..
Much love from us Indonesians🙏
Such useful information, well-organized, and delivered very well. The editing has improved exponentially. I like that you’ve moved to a natural speed of spoken expression and that your style is conversational. The amount of development in many areas is amazing and a testament that whatever we do often and with intention improves. Thank you!!!! Thank you for organizing my impressions in Bali. I’m often taken away when I’m there, as it’s a natural and spiritual home for me and to apply cognition to those experiences like organizing and categorizing those experiences is anathema to the energy that those impressions have left on me. I think you have the best channel on Bali.
Hi Dean, thanks for such a kind note. I'm happy to be able to bring back happy memories of your good bali times for you, and you've paid so much attention to our production of the videos! V will be very pleased to know that all the stuff he puts in effort to improve hasn't gone unnoticed! U stay happy and safe out there!
Thank you so much. You are a fantastic team. Blessings to you both 🙏🏼🙏🏼 .
My husband and I enjoy your videos so much! We love how real and honest you are. We are considering relocating to Bali.
This is by far the most authentic experience I have come across regarding Bali. I can definitely relate everything that was mentioned to my experience. Great work with content creation.
thank you, i'm glad the video resonated with you :)
Possibly the best What`s Life Like in Bali video yet. Your voice is like soft music. This channel is about to explode.
I really admire you Jean for always inspiring us and give us wonderful message and how you share what the reality of life, thank you so much 💝💯👍😃
thanks SL xoxo
Thanks for sharing. Loved this video
I love seeing the quality of your content increase incredibly from video to video! What recording equipment did you use in this one to get such clean and good-sounding audio?
Super informative and you are so well spoken. Totally enjoyed watching this video!
Thank you so much for this presentation. Informative and quite lovely. 🌿💕
Enjoyable to see you describe how Bali is. Please explore more and tell us about Bali. Thank u
Your video touched all the aspects of living in Bali for long term basis. Listening it in your soothing, calm voice is an additional plus point 😇.
Thank you so much 🙂 i'm glad u enjoyed the vid Shruti :)
Just spent three weeks in Bali in June. Absolutely loved it. The people are so charming and really friendly. Accept it is in their interest to be nice to tourists but it is more than that. They are just lovely and helpful.
yeah it's definitely more than that innit? The culture and the deep religious beliefs have created a very special group of people with amazing temperament. Deep pools of inner grace!
Indonesians are naturally nice. You can visit other regions people will greet you with smile.
Lovely vid, smart content delivered softly , thank you !
amazing content with super editing , keep up the great job Jean
lovely editing, and great hosting thanks for the info!
Super informative overview of Bali. Looking forward to spending time there.
Thanks for the information, can't wait to go to Bali next month! Great video!
Tku Jean for the info. Have a great week ahead☺️
Hi Jean, let me tell you a secret if you want to stay in Bali a little more, learn Indonesian and Balinese, the locals will really appreciate you if you use their language, and they will give you prices which are usually cheaper than tourists others (if you shop at traditional markets) 😁
oh yes we definitely are slowly getting there - heehee!
itu betul
It's a rule basically everywhere you live in; "When in Rome, do as the Romans"
@@JeanVoronkova I heard the language is relatively easier (no 2nd laguage is easy!) for a native English speaker to learn than others. Do you find this to be true?
Saya heran. Bule baru masuk satu tahun sudah merasa diri sendiri sebagai pakar, ahli...
Thank for showing us subscribers the pros and cons of living in Bail. I will visit Bail before the end of the year. You are such a inspirational person Jean sweetheart. Please keep doing what you do.
see you around in Ulus maybe Dom!
I am a Balinese local currently living abroad and missing Bali each day. For some reason the algorithm shows me this video XD everything you showed me makes me miss home even more!
One thing though; the choice between a scooter and a car is a no-brainer; nothing beats motorbikes in Bali. If you need a car for a group travel or during the rain, grab and gocar (gojek) are definitely a great choice than flat out owning a car. I understand families with children often prefer cars but if you're solo or a couple, the scooter literally beats everything.
Lovely work on the video
I have been to Bali many Times.When I was in Junior High School, I once visited my relatives who lives there and stayed at his parent's home.We use scooter and travel around Bali in 5 days.Uluwatu,Tanah Lot,Kuta,Sanglah Monkey Forest,Sanur and other Place.It was unforgattable experience of my life
That sounds like so much fun! Nice places all
Lot of great information here! As someone who has dreamed of the island but probably won't have a chance to visit, thank you for sharing so much of the daily life and even expenditures for taking up residence.
Thanks, for providing very adequate needed information.
Great infos! Really looking forward the next video about how to move to Bali. 😃
Great movie...you both seem to be really cool and you understood how to stay away from the crowds in daily life..respect!
Great video and informative . Bali is a true paradise and such affordable destination ❤ Hello from Melbourne Victoria
Nice video again Jean. Thumbs up.
Wow! A whole year already. Congratulations to both of you.
That means I’ve been subscribed for a year. Great videos and wonderful information, me and my girlfriend enjoy watching each week. Our June 2020 vacation to Bali was interrupted, but it is good to be able to travel again. Heading to Mexico and Costa Rica this year, maybe Bali next year.
hey hey thanks a lot for sticking around for so long! The notes and kind support from both of you are much appreciated. Mexico and Costa Rice are my dream destinations outside of Bali! Exactly those 2 places! So we are living each others' dreams. If we run into you in Bali next year tell us how these vacays went!
@@JeanVoronkova haha that’s really nice of you to say. You are really talented and the videos segments are well edited. As they say hear in New Zealand when asked how you are doing?“Living the Dream!” Was that you who sent the WhatsApp number? I thought it might be a scam number.
On another note. I really enjoyed the recent episode with your family. It was so nice to see, we got to see a different side of you and V.
Keep up the great work.
I always love your voice and smiles, Jean!! 😆🌻🥰💛
Such a beautiful place, thank you for sharing
Beautiful video. Thank you for your informative and kind hospitality.
I appreciate you and your work. Thank you!
You are calm and sensible through out ur videos.. Keep up the good work
Love her personality. Looks so peaceful their.
Love how she talk she is very calm
Really piqued my interest to visit Bali. Will research it more in coming days. Thank you!
really really good informative video! you have a great voice and get right to the point - thank you!
Thanks for the valuable video. I'd definitely consider spending a couple of months in Bali to get a good feel for it and travel around and see what it's like as it's second on my list right now after Chiang mai, Thailand. Enjoyed watching the video, looking forward to the next one.
thank you Japjot! hope u make it over here soon!
Chiang Mai's a lovely place also - cool and with very good massage i remember!
Nice video Jean, glad it popped up on my feed. This seems like a magical place to visit, let alone live. As children we had a favorite book called, "Far Into The Night" about a ten year old Balinese girl who is chosen to dance in a Pengerupukan ritual (?) where she's confronted by an evil spirit. Initially she is frightened and runs away from the demon but before long realizes that there is no place to run, confronts the evil spirit and drives it off. The simplicity of the story appealed greatly to our young minds, but there was also something very sweet and sincere about it that still resonates. Looking forward to your other videos.
Thank you for you genuine sharing about our country, wish your channel more successful with millions subs in the future..
You left out the northt, such as Lovina... where it's quiet, peaceful, more authentic Bali with less "western" shops, less harassing sellers around every corner, less tourists, and almost zero traffic. :-) Still on the ocean, with lots of options for sport around that such as sea fishing trips, diving, etc. And everything is much much much cheaper. I love it up here.
Thank you for then thorough sharing. I especially appreciate that you introduced different areas as of in general which group they may be suitable for.
the thorough sharing*
Very informative, thanks for sharing this Jean 👍
Basically, the whole of Bali has become a built-up area in one permanent traffic snarl. All tourist publications, this one included, show scenes of natural beauty and calm. The reality is that, if you're not in your room, you're likely to be in heavy traffic for hours to get to the nice spots which are also crowded. The roads are mostly far too narrow for their motor and foot traffic. For that volume of traffic, an Aussie road would be six times bigger, plus have foot-paths, kerb and guttering, and a big set-back for any buildings, making it much more spacious, orderly and safe. Plus the traffic obey the road rules, which doesn't really exist here.
In this video she shows virtually no traffic, and the fewest people, except when she's showing traffic deliberately to gush about how good it is. The $7-a-night thing has always got some kind of unamenable catch, like it'll be noisy, cramped, smelly, or some other third-world kind of drawback.
Plus the Indos, left to their own devices, revert to type and seem to specialise in the broken, the crumby, the jerry-built, the slovenly, the seen-better-days, the shithouse.
Like today, I opened the curtain, and the whole thing including rod and brackets came away in my hand. When I asked the staff to fix it, they simply poked the screw back into the hole, i.e. not caring that exactly the same thing is going to happen next time. That's Indonesia all over. They don't care that what they're doing doesn't work or make sense. This is one of the biggest cultural differences with the West.
Most accommodation doesn't have a kitchen, which means you've got to walk or drive in the traffic to eat out at their eateries, which is basically rice and noodles. To get decent food with protein costs a lot more.
If they do say they have a kitchen, it will be like a sink and a gas stove with no utensils or fridge. That's what they will call a "complete" kitchen. They just bullshit about everything in a way that westerners do not.
I would say a minimum for a decent place, clean, quiet, near the beach, with a functioning kitchen, with aircon, is about $1,000 a month min. So say $30 a night, and that's before food is factored in.
Before I came to Indo, I believed Dave who said that it costs him "$500 or $600" a month to live here. That was just complete bullshit. People love to do this it seems.
To live a modest life in a tiny house, eat mostly at home, keep a car, and be charitable, costs about $2500 a month.
But then again, for a one or two week visit and change, then yeah, sure, one can have a fine time doing as she says.
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Thanks for sharing your experience. Helpful perspective. : )
I'm sure you're spot on in your assessment. Visiting somewhere is so different than living there or even staying for an extended period.
@@nosac1230 I actually just typed in verbatim what my brother had said. He has spent considerable time in Bali and elsewhere in SE Asia
Outstanding review. Thanks for your honesty. Do you have a tube we can watch on the great way to do it?❤️ or anywhere else for that matter, like Vietnam? retired, from canada
Sounds like someone really sweats the small stuff while disparaging the Indigenous people. What if you actually tried to befriend a couple of locals and find a better place? Or just inflict a different country with your attitude?
Camera work is amazing, one of the best on TH-cam
First went to Bali in 1995 for a few days in a tour group. Always wanted to go back!
thank you so much for this info, this while video is so helpful
Nice review & very classy! Thank You! 🤩
very thorough, thanks Jean! I was always worried it might be a bit dangerous but looks quite safe from your video :D I've only been to places like Hawaii, Fiji, etc so this is quite helpful, time to plan for a trip to bali then!
Lovely video - friendly, informative and nicely orchestrated - Thank you and greatest gratitude
Many thanks! glad u found it helpful!
Gd morning Jean. As Always Blessings to u and your Husband. Thank u again for another informative Video. Looks so peaceful over there. Glad your enjoying your stay there and adjusting to life in Bali. God Bless u and thank you for being so open with your dialogue . Blessings..😀
I LOVE...all of you...Thank you. Best regards from Switzerland
Good to see you guys again, and a very good Advice thank you 😊 Terimakasih Banyak untuk information nya keep safe looking forward to your nex video 👍🏻🙏🏻💯
Wonderful, I enjoyed every second of your video. Happy New Year!
Great, organised content. Subscribed👍
Really informative and well made video. Subscribed. Thanks. 👍🏻🇬🇧
Wonderful video content about BALI, such a great adventure, just subscribed, thank you Jean
We just moved to Bali permanently, we live in Ungansan near Uluwatu so far love Bali people super nice
I'm ready to live there, looking forward to seeing you
Wow! What a great video on Bali but the "Wow!" is for you Jean. Your presentation is so smooth and the amount of information that you not only gave but was absorbed by myself in such short video is impressive.
But the thing I will remember most is the beautiful, both inside and out, presenter of the video (said with absolute respect for your husband and yourself).
Wishing you and your husband (who did great job as the talent in the background and on that wave) all the best.
Simeon
Shut up you creep
Really enjoyed your presentation, great info. Thank you...
glad it was helpful for you Trevor :)
Thank you Jean, for sharing. I visited Bali 20 years ago and it truly looks different now but some change is good. When I decide to return for a visit I'll look you up.
Definitely one of places I'd love to visit.
Great video. Appreciate your insights.
Cheers kelvin
Great info. Thanks.
Great video, very informative.
Great video❤ thanks. That insurance issue is very important for me
its important for everyone surely but most people don't give it enough consideration to be honest
This video is incredible and so informative thank you so much
Cheers glad it’s helpful 😊
Great breakdown.
Absolutely gorgeous vlog ! Super amazing Jean
So thorough!
Hi Jean! Love your videos! Your voice and persona are so soothing for me. I just love watching. Great info too! Keep up the great work! 😄🙏🏼
Thank you so much for this kind msg! I really appreciate your support 🙏🏼
I love your shows. Your voice is so calming that it draws me into what you say. What part of Bali did you choose to live? How did you find it before you lived there? Looking forward to the next video. Happy Trails from Orlando Florida
a very informative video. big thanksss...
This is a beautiful video :) thanks for sharing :)
Thank you for sharing the video
Your living definitions of "rich" and "success" are broader in spectrum than your average Jane. It begins with a needs-based foundation, then the luxury to see what you will with your life and the joys you treasure.
Your videos are so inspiring!
thank u!
For those planning on visiting Bali, a word of advice, go to the Consulate/Embassy in advance and get a visa. When I visited Bali, at the airport, it took me 3 HOURS to get a visa! Because of this experience I will NEVER visit Bali again. You have to go to one person to pay for the visa, you have to go to another person to get an unstamped visa, then you have to go to a third person to stamp the visa! I understand the concept of creating employment for your citizens, but at least have all these 3 people located in a line in the SAME place! Instead they are spread out in 3 different places in the airport, forcing you to stand in line 3 TIMES!
Very useful, many thanks
Great video! :)
Thanks!
This is really helpful. My wife and I have been wanting to give Bali a try. Personally, I’ve been really curious about the Indonesian culture and its people.
Yep, and please be informed when travelling there and not get scammed.
Highly recommend. It's a wonderful discovery that i believe will enrich your lives and perspectives. As it has ours!
Indonesian culture is very varied because of the different islands, over 17000 but not all inhabited 500 different languages and in the case of Bali 100% Hindu and Lombok, part Hindu plus in other parts of Indonesia Islam has adapted to the original culture just like Christianity did....
@@jejewa2763 I’ve read this before. It’s so fascinating to me. I grew up in the United States, where we were taught to believe that we were the only place in the world that successfully integrated people of many backgrounds into one community. But the more I travel, the more I see how untrue this is. I met the first person in my life from Indonesia back in uni, and he told me so much about his home in Java. About the people. I want to see it all with my own eyes and talk to all the kind people just like him.
@@torianjallenMost Indonesian's are super nice, helpful, and honest. Of course not everyone. People in Bali are not as friendly as people in Java from my personal experience. I've been living in Indo for 8 years I've been to Bali many many times. There are so many subcultures here that it's very complex to judge them though. Universal truth is you get what you attract and if you're cool with them most people are cool with you.
Thank you Jean .Its heaven
Love about people that make vlog about good and bad side of Bali in a responsible way.
Cheers 😄 Arya
Great video and information.
A year in Bali has you looking great. I've been thinking about moving there.