I want you girls to know how delighted I am when you have a new video. I absolutely adore you both in your honesty in all aspects of your life there; I hope you continue this style of content in communicating with us out here. Love your style and yes Linda, I love your new hairstyle, yay!!! It’s quite smart. ❤
The Mom is very lucky to have a wonderful daughter who takes good care over her, most kids would just say no way you look after yourself, you waisted all your money it’s your problem. This daughter is one in a million.
Thank you so much for your kind words. It was really hard to see her painted in a corner, which she admits she was. And I couldn't have helped her without her letting me. Wishing you a happy holidays!
Yes I find you both easy to listen and the way things are explained makes it easier to understand. I am thinking about my options but I have to continue working to get the mortgage paid. Hopefully then I-can sell or rent out and have enough buy a long leasehold.
The thought of retirement makes me cry. My apologies to everyone who have retired and filing social security during this time after putting in all those years of work just to lose everything to a problem you never imagined to happen. It's so difficult for people who are retired and have no savings to fall back on.
Effective personal finance management is more important than the amount of money saved, regardless of whether income is earned through job or investment.Individuals can seek counsel from a certified financial advisor to optimize financial outcomes, who can provide specialized advice and methods to decrease expenses and maximize income.
So informative. Mom is a very good communicator and shares her honest approach to learning to live with less and the thought process involved. Enjoyed the menus you make from the organic produce. Your diets look so healthy! It seems like the rain and heat are hard to adjust to- kind of like South Florida in summer! Really enjoy your posts! Our American kids and grandchildren who live in Sanur are encouraging us to consider the big move to Bali.
Thanks for sharing about the Salad Man I will have to check it out. One question about your US medication prescriptions: do you have to travel every 3 months to pick them up? The health insurance cannot provide a 6 month refill instead? Thanks!
Thanks for a more realistic view of living in Bali. Love you and your Mom's relationship. Kudos to your Mom! I'm sure it took a lot of trust and courage for such a huge move. Thanks to her honesty about spending and consuming. In the US we're trained to be consumers. Sadly, I'm in the same boat at 63. I plan to spend a month or 2 in Bali in 2025 so your videos have been quite helpful😊
@@jennifersamuels4394 There are a number of places to get it. It will depend on what you want done. If you google face lift prices in Bali, there's a list that comes up. For something more technical, you may want to consider Thailand.
I feel so carried away by my feelings seeing you both seem to be living happily. May this continue. For your health, in Bali the largest health center will be opened soon.And located in Sanur with international standards and also doctors from various countries.Hopefully this information will help you in living a healthy life and treatment🙏.
@@retiredlifeinBali thank you ! I have just googled it: for me ( 67) it’s perfect but I am still looking for a place where my daughter could give birth! There is obviously a Gynecology specialist and fertility treatments which is great but what about Obstetrics? Do foreign women all go abroad ( Singapour?) to give birth ? Thank you for your answer anyway, very kind of you!
@@sczyba I can't answer this so sorry. I haven't a clue on how it works on giving birth. Wishing you and your daughter (and grandchild) a healthy happy life.
My neighbour is an Indonesian doctor in Sanglah hospital. She showed me Indonesian made vitamin supplement with the same quality that cost about half the price that I usually paid for imported ones.
A Doctor will tell you, always use food as a vitamin source and only take a supplement if you actually need it. Eating 20 to 30 different varieties of plants, like fruits, vegetables, and herbs will feed those gut microbes. Only thing that I know of that you can't get from food is Ginko Biloba for memory function. All that foods you have delivered looks so fresh, not like the stuff you get at the Supermarket, particularly Aldi.
@@steveth1000 Soooo fresh. I was shocked on how flavorful the veggies are. I think the pesticides in the US are overdone. The farm we order from is partially hydroponic. Also, I didn't know that about Ginko Biloba. Interesting. I was part joking about 'supplementing my supplements'. :)
Happy holidays to you both🎄🎄🎄❤ I’m really looking forward to seeing your next Video. I seem to remember it’s going to be about Ubud, I hope you’re able to show a little of the Four Seasons Hotel.
what is a Stay Visa? ALSO i love your mom! "I love consuming!" she is so real. I am 63 and just beginning to look at places to retire. I have looked at Mysore, India and Bali and few other places. I have seen videos about how Bali USED to be affordable but now the cost of living has really gone up.
Hi Bobby ;) thanks for your comments, yes, finding a place that feels like home will take some time. Indonesia considers a non-visitor visa (or non tourist visa) a stay visa. There are so many kinds of stay visas though and they change almost every month. It gets kind of confusing, hence why I need a visa agent. Yes, the cost of living has increased, but not a lot...the government needs to keep some of the basics low for the locals as their monthly income isn't a lot. The increases are like imported items - taxing higher for imports.
The costs you spend are in accordance with your lifestyle, there are many choices for a frugal yet quality life in Bali, one of which is shopping for basic necessities at traditional markets and cooking your own food at home...
@@fansmilitan2701 Well said! I wish I had stated exactly what you wrote on the actual video. Many people think what Mom and I buy is what they would buy. Not always the case. Just like you said, 'in accordance with your lifestyle.' Happy holidays!
It was interesting hearing about your healthy lifestyle choices and consumerism ways. Was it hard to find a place for your mum? I would imagine a lot of people rent yearly, but only stay for a few months at a time and travel onwards etc. It costs a fair amount to get out of Australia so having a good second home with access to greater east Asia would be good.
Thank you for your comment. One of the reasons why my mom moved here is that I heard through word of mouth the house next door to me was becoming available in a few months, which was one of the main triggers that convinced my mom to move here. So, I got lucky to stay in the community to make sure I'm in the know. :)
Hi Debbie, I love your videos and your home renovations. I’m also thinking to move from New York to Bali this summer with my 12 pounds dog and could you please make a video about traveling and living in Bali with your dog. For example; 1- do we need pet insurance there? 2-Vet expenses? 3-Emergency room vet expenses? 4-Any dog parks to play with other dogs unleashed? Mine is almost 1 year old and doesn’t know to stick with me when unleashed yet. 5-Does the dog have to go in and out of the country with you every time you renew your visa or can it stay and just I go and come back the same day? 6- is it easy to find dog foods/treats/toys…etc? Good quality? 7-is it easy to find dog grooming shops? How are the prices? ( eg: I remember women hairdressers in Bali were not cheap) Any other pet related info you can give as well will be appreciated. Thank you in advance.
Hi Kelly, thank you for your questions. I appreciate your support :) Pets are almost impossible to bring into Indonesia (they can only enter into Jakarta). But it's considered illegal to bring them into Bali. I am so sorry.
Hello from CA. Thanks 4 the wonderful video on your eating habits & sourcing local, organic food. What's the difference in regular coconut vs. electrolyte coconut? Heat still gets 2 get 2 me & found A/C helped me the most, besides copious amounts of water & tabs. People may consume certain things out of habit, without realizing it, esp with Amazon delivering in hours. I miss the wonderful, affordable massages in Indonesia with friendly, smiling people and conversations with locals. Your internet is very reasonable. Do you have a stable internet connection? Menjalani kehidupan yang baik(living the good life in Indonesian.)
Hello Liz :) Great question about coconut water. I actually found out one of the reasons why I was getting migraines at age 49 plus was because I lacked sodium...and not just regular salt but it's been proven Himalayan salt is actually the key to the electrolytes. Even though coconut water has electrolytes in in, adding Himalayan salt which has trace minerals (like iron) gives the body the extra kick it needs especially when you lose water (example: sweating in this humidity). Of course I'm not a doctor and not telling anyone to go buy Himalayan salt (people have dietary restrictions) but for me, the salt with minerals (added to coconut water) helps the your body absorb fluids more efficiently, so you're getting rehydrated faster and stays in the body a lot longer. The other ingredient in the electrolyte juice is lemon juice. Sorry for the long-winded answer. Then the other question was the internet. We have Global Extreme which is pretty fast. I've had others, and Global is top notch, very little disruption (once every 5 months a few hours) and they are fast to fix anything...plus mom and I share the wifi together so we don't have that cost in her budget (since I already pay for it $24 a month). Thank you for your kindness. Cheers to you!
@@retiredlifeinBali yes I have also used Himalayan Salt and very effective and for more than just headaches. Worth the extra cost, use for many purposes. Showing the labels in English at the health food store was helpful as language barriers can be impediment for the little details of living but does not seem to be an issue there as you have also shown in past videos. Thanks again.
@@janicenunn8525 you are so right about the english labels. The store Soil Food Temple expands their labels by describing the health benefits of the items you are buying. All on the label. :)
We drink bottled water for tea, coffee and brushing teeth. There's a lot of calcium deposit in the water and sediment since our water comes from the well. Best to use bottled water.
@@retiredlifeinBaliYou can get bokashi in almost every shop in Bali,its really good and multipurpose, all natural ingredients made by pak oles,my neighbor in my village in the mountain in North Bali 😊
You and your mother look happy! You stated in an older video you sold your home before you moved here, I'm guessing you have a 7 figure portfolio to fund this retirement? Would you say an upper 6 figure to low 7 figure stock portfolio is enough to retire comfortably in Bali?
Hi Judy :) It is hard to find from a distance, of course anywhere is hard from a distance I guess. But if you come here, meet up with other expats, by word of mouth, there are opportunities. Keep in mind some villas are pricey because they've been renovated. Some are super cheap because, well, they need work. Depends on what you are looking for.
Hi Debbie enjoy your videos, thank you Not sure if I misunderstood but it sounded like you said you prepaid your rent for 10 years in advance ? Did I misunderstand ? Thanks
Hello :) You heard correctly...my rent is $4,500 USD a year. I made a custom home for another $35k (totaling $80k). Check out my home makeover where I share a little more about what I did. Most of the housing here is long term (over a year) which means you need to pay in advance, but like bulk buying at Costco...I bought 10 rolls of toilet paper instead of 1. lol.
@ thanks Debbie. I’m sure those types of deals are likely not available today however if I moved there this year, and wanted to find a place like yours and was willing to pay a year in advance, what is a realistic price for something like what you have ? Thanks and greetings from Vancouver
@@KingstonMusician It's a matter of having to come and spend time here in person to actually get to know the lay of the land and connect with locals that are willing to rent their house out for a long period of time. Just like you would if you wanted to do this in your country. There are a lot of areas that are not busy that for sure have what you are looking for. I would suggest north bali.
One more question please? I noticed a lot of Aussies have also settled in Bali, I’m also from Australia. But what I want to ask is they suddenly find themselves helping locals who shall we say”less fortunate “. I don’t like using that term . But if they have the means then they do as much as they can. Eg, helping individuals with medicines and local school children even building homes? Have you been inclined to help the locals in anyway. Some sections are very poor! Thanks
Hello, by law, Mom and I can't volunteer. We do contribute to the locals in many ways. I have not found the Balinese to be poor. They are hard working, take care of each other within the families, and like everyone else in the world, can use an extra tip or two. So I am mindful of this. I donate things I don't use anymore (clothes, linens) to a local womens shelter.
I'm 66 and looking at alternatives to living in U.S. on only my S.S. But everything I've seen shows I can't take Medicare with me international. If there is a way, please share how you do it. Medical is very important to me and one reason I hesitate to move abroad
There are some exceptions for emergencies. I saw Medigap and Medicare advantage plans for an additional cost to deal with emergencies but not day to day.
Hi Dawn, there are many freight forwarders that will do this, but to be honest, letting go of what we had and starting over was so much easier. Also, what if you change your mind in 6 months...don't get stuck. If you are unsure about letting go of stuff, find a very cheap storage for 6 months while you travel and see if you miss any of it. There are many places that are fully furnished too.
Merry Christmas to you both!!! Thanks for this very informative video. I am a 62 year old ex pat retired in the Philippines. Your budget is similar to mine. I pay $300 per month for my International Cigna Silver insurance plan. It covers hospitalization (so more serious incidents) but not routine or outpatient treatment; for those I just pay out of pocket. Then for those visits back to the States, the coverage is $1.5M. I am just waiting until age 65 when I can get Medicare. Then I will use that and self insure in the Philippines. That's my strategy...am curious if anyone has a better solution. Thanks !!!
I love your videos and glad you started this TH-cam channel. You have so much to share and so young in every way that counts! Great sense of humor means everything for a good life! Now we must all pray trump doesn’t screw us over with our SS!
Hi Tim, WA +62 821 4522 4747 - send a message you want to be added to the group chat and let them know you are in Sanur. The deliveries are in Seminyak and Canggu, but many people send GoJek to pick up. :)
I really enjoyed your video. My question is why did you pay almost 80k for rent? I calculate 660x 120. than you spent money renovating a place that you don't own. Why not build your own and have a suite for mom? I hope I'm not being rude.
Fair question. I didn’t consider having mom move here in 2020 when I signed my lease. In hindsight I would have done things differently. But I could say that about anything I did in life. So I’m in the path I took and moving forward. Who knows where we are next. I still today including renovation pay $660 a month for a custom home 8 minutes walk to the beach) which is 1/3 ~ 1/4 less than any decent apartment in the US (outside California but what’s the point then?) you live and learn. Bottom line if I rented an apartment for $1500 a month I would pay 180,000 in rent in 10 years. That’s if my landlord won’t increase the rent. Which now I hear renters are increased every year and pay utilities. Read this again if you need to. Seriously.
@@retiredlifeinBali The reason I brought up the question is because you said you 10 years upfront. I think that's a lot of money. You could have purchased something with that large sum of money. I don't mean to be intrusive. I'm not saying the rent is high. I live in NYc and rent for a two bedroom is my neighborhood is run up to 5000. It's just the large sum you had to pay upfront.
Some of the money I profited from selling my house in LA was given for the Bali home up front. You are right, it's a lot of money to give up front. Not to cheapen it and or compare this is apples to apples, but it's like buying in bulk. If you shop at Costco, you pay more up front to buy in bulk, but you are saving long term. Buying 1 roll of TP is more expensive if you buy 30 rolls at a time. I mentioned in my other comment my choices are I either pay $180k plus plus (who knows how much more if the landlord increases the rent) or $80k fixed, custom, etc. It's a different concept that what is normal in the US, I know. But it's the path I chose and am very glad I did. If I were to renew, I'm still paying less in 10 years than in the US. By the way, there's always a hindsight (should've could've would've) if I kept my house and taken out equity and moved, my house is worth double than what I sold it for. So there's that. There's a small part of me that misses the house I sold, but for me, life is NOT about a house, money, or things...it's about learning and challenges and the actual journey of here to there. Sorry for the longwinded answer.
@@retiredlifeinBali I love your perspective. that's why I was watching your videos. As much as I want to I just can't let go of the materialistic side of me. I'm always thinking about the numbers. I'm working on it. I'm a 54 year old teacher with one more year until retirement. I'm exploring my options and may follow your lead.
I'm living in Bali more then 15 years and have never been able to live on this kind of budget. Don't believe everything you hear on TH-cam. Even though there are people who manage to live on that budget. In this example the salaries for 2 workers that you are obliged to hire as retirees are missing. Also obligatory health insurance is missing. You will not be able to find a decent house for 500$.
Hi Doris, I really appreciate another perspective.I agree you can't always believe what you hear on TH-cam. But other than physically posting a photo of our yearly contract for mom's house, or my contract for my house, you have to take our word for it. Yes that rent is $500 a month USD ($6,000 a year USD - or 97,000,000 rupiah) and it does exist. Mom doesn't live in a high end villa with a pool. She lives in a 2 bedroom 2 bath bungalow. Also, your comment about mandatory 2 people, please advise where this is written. My Mom and I each do have a maid and I have a pool cleaner. If one lives in an apartment and isn't hiring a pool cleaner, how do you account for a second employee? So the reasoning of 2 people goes out the window for those living in a apartment. Health Insurance is different for everyone. It's not a one size fits all. Mom still pays her Medicare payment in the US. I am not an insurance agent so I'm not going to quote on prices. Wishing you all the best!
@retiredlifeinBali Hi xxx About employees you have to read the requirements for the visa. I don't make the rules, it's the government. About housing I wrote that I know people living on that budget. But housing prices skyrocket because of videos like this. About health care. If you need to go to the hospital you need to pay before they do something. So better have a good health insurance. And medical care is more then double then in Europe. It's my experience sitting in the hospital watching people in pain until finally I payed for someone I didn't even knew.
With all respect I have not once had to show proof of employment for my b211, d12 or d1 visas in the 6 years I’ve lived here. The requirement is passport, house contract and $2k in the bank.
Some people are best ignored. Also, at least in America, people with money have no clue as to how cheaply one can live if they pretty much only have the necessities. I live on around a $1000 a month in a very expensive part of California and am quite sure the majority of people here have no idea how I do it. I love your diplomacy. Also as far as content goes, I am pretty much interested in simply your day to day life and imagine others are also. That’s why a “a day in my life” videos are so popular. Just what you guys do each day in a different place and culture.
Hi Andrew, we live in Seminyak and rent from a Balinese family so that's why rent is low. We also don't eat out a lot, keep our meals simple and our entertainment simple too.
Debbie, once again thank you for the expense overview! Had my mother still lived I would have brought her to India with me. May I ask how much your rent was in LA - just for comparison. Wishing you a cosy Christmas - from Copenhagen. 🌹
Hi Kirsine :) Mom's rent was $1400 a month... I was renting a small room for $850 a month USD, but was before Covid which jacked up all the prices. So my rent would have been a lot more I'm certain.
Horrible place overpopulation, overprice in 2025 , many years we came there but finally decided to not go again , for yearly rent small house in village canggu we bought own house with large land in Europe, we met many Ukrainian who have 10 own houses in Europe they said even can buy own house start from 2k€ , or this year will start government program where they pay you 50k€ for stay only , amazing combination have vacation in many own houses in different locations in Europe and same time build asset for future
Lifetime of bad decisions, I am not impressed by this pivot at 60 or 80. It looks tiring. No amount of YT magic or "you go gurl" slogans will change this.
I want you girls to know how delighted I am when you have a new video. I absolutely adore you both in your honesty in all aspects of your life there; I hope you continue this style of content in communicating with us out here. Love your style and yes Linda, I love your new hairstyle, yay!!! It’s quite smart. ❤
Thank you so much for all of your support!!
The Mom is very lucky to have a wonderful daughter who takes good care over her, most kids would just say no way you look after yourself, you waisted all your money it’s your problem. This daughter is one in a million.
Thank you so much for your kind words. It was really hard to see her painted in a corner, which she admits she was. And I couldn't have helped her without her letting me. Wishing you a happy holidays!
Yes I find you both easy to listen and the way things are explained makes it easier to understand. I am thinking about my options but I have to continue working to get the mortgage paid. Hopefully then I-can sell or rent out and have enough buy a long leasehold.
Thank you Karla. All the best to you!
Love mumma ❤ she never stops learning, that's amazing
I love your banter together. We should all be so lucky to have this with our mothers. 🥰
Mom is a natural! Very funny!😊
The thought of retirement makes me cry. My apologies to everyone who have retired and filing social security during this time after putting in all those years of work just to lose everything to a problem you never imagined to happen. It's so difficult for people who are retired and have no savings to fall back on.
Effective personal finance management is more important than the amount of money saved, regardless of whether income is earned through job or investment.Individuals can seek counsel from a certified financial advisor to optimize financial outcomes, who can provide specialized advice and methods to decrease expenses and maximize income.
@@Markkelley-v7d Don't take financial advice off ANYONE off the internet. Good chance they are scammers.
So informative. Mom is a very good communicator and shares her honest approach to learning to live with less and the thought process involved. Enjoyed the menus you make from the organic produce. Your diets look so healthy! It seems like the rain and heat are hard to adjust to- kind of like South Florida in summer! Really enjoy your posts! Our American kids and grandchildren who live in Sanur are encouraging us to consider the big move to Bali.
Can you place orders on Amazon? I was wondering if they deliver to Bali.
Thanks for sharing about the Salad Man I will have to check it out.
One question about your US medication prescriptions: do you have to travel every 3 months to pick them up? The health insurance cannot provide a 6 month refill instead? Thanks!
Thanks for a more realistic view of living in Bali. Love you and your Mom's relationship. Kudos to your Mom! I'm sure it took a lot of trust and courage for such a huge move. Thanks to her honesty about spending and consuming. In the US we're trained to be consumers. Sadly, I'm in the same boat at 63. I plan to spend a month or 2 in Bali in 2025 so your videos have been quite helpful😊
Thank you for your kindness. All the best to you :)
@@retiredlifeinBaliDo you know much about the cost of plastic surgery there in Indonesia? Thank you.
@@jennifersamuels4394 There are a number of places to get it. It will depend on what you want done. If you google face lift prices in Bali, there's a list that comes up. For something more technical, you may want to consider Thailand.
I feel so carried away by my feelings seeing you both seem to be living happily. May this continue. For your health, in Bali the largest health center will be opened soon.And located in Sanur with international standards and also doctors from various countries.Hopefully this information will help you in living a healthy life and treatment🙏.
I would love to tour this facility for a video.
I am very interested by this piece of news : can you tell us more? Thank you in advance
@@sczyba Look up in Google "The Sanur".
@@retiredlifeinBali thank you ! I have just googled it: for me ( 67) it’s perfect but I am still looking for a place where my daughter could give birth! There is obviously a Gynecology specialist and fertility treatments which is great but what about Obstetrics? Do foreign women all go abroad ( Singapour?) to give birth ? Thank you for your answer anyway, very kind of you!
@@sczyba I can't answer this so sorry. I haven't a clue on how it works on giving birth. Wishing you and your daughter (and grandchild) a healthy happy life.
For mosquitos, I'd suggest a citrella soap that might help deter them from biting, the lemon smell puts them off.
Thanks for sharing your budget. Appreciate your helpful and honest perspective on cost of living in Bali.
I used to live in the Northern Territory in Australia. Not far from
Bali. Rainy season is called Monsoon season.
Yes, you and Mom are both right. Monsoon season. 100%
Thanks for this breakdown. Organic salad fresh is marvellous. 😅
Well done on this useful and frank honest video
Allway interesting and informative 😊❤
Loving the intro . You guys getting so much better at the whole you tube process. You will grow. Retiring Cheaply in Bali . Go girls xxx
Haha, thank you Kylie :) Love to you!
Love the new Hairdo !
You girls are inspirational! Thank you for sharing your new life in Bali❤
Thank you for your videos filled with honest info. Wishing you and your Mom a wonderful holiday ❤❤
Wonderful video. Thanks for sharing your life in Bali - truly insperational.
thank you
This is so great. Thank you both for making these videos. I am sharing them and can’t wait for the next one.
Your videos are so interesting. Thanks. Aussie Bob 😊
Thank you again Aussie Bob for your contribution to us :)
My neighbour is an Indonesian doctor in Sanglah hospital. She showed me Indonesian made vitamin supplement with the same quality that cost about half the price that I usually paid for imported ones.
Really? Are they on tokopedia?
A Doctor will tell you, always use food as a vitamin source and only take a supplement if you actually need it. Eating 20 to 30 different varieties of plants, like fruits, vegetables, and herbs will feed those gut microbes. Only thing that I know of that you can't get from food is Ginko Biloba for memory function. All that foods you have delivered looks so fresh, not like the stuff you get at the Supermarket, particularly Aldi.
@@steveth1000 Soooo fresh. I was shocked on how flavorful the veggies are. I think the pesticides in the US are overdone. The farm we order from is partially hydroponic. Also, I didn't know that about Ginko Biloba. Interesting. I was part joking about 'supplementing my supplements'. :)
Lovely video ladies, so interesting and natural. Love the new haircut too x
Happy holidays to you both🎄🎄🎄❤
I’m really looking forward to seeing your next Video. I seem to remember it’s going to be about Ubud, I hope you’re able to show a little of the Four Seasons Hotel.
Fantastic information THANK YOU! P.S. Love your Mum 😘
Thank you Julia. She sends her love too!
3rd video in a row. Great job 👍👍👍👍
Lovely enjoyable Video,i think Linda,you should buy your own Air-Frier?😄thanks so much for sharing and have a very Happy Xmas❤
Monsoon is November through April - so your mom was right
Yes, she is right.
Your little “argument” made me laugh-typical mother daughter relationship!!
@@lindagirl1140 right? She makes me laugh too.
what is a Stay Visa? ALSO i love your mom! "I love consuming!" she is so real. I am 63 and just beginning to look at places to retire. I have looked at Mysore, India and Bali and few other places. I have seen videos about how Bali USED to be affordable but now the cost of living has really gone up.
Hi Bobby ;) thanks for your comments, yes, finding a place that feels like home will take some time. Indonesia considers a non-visitor visa (or non tourist visa) a stay visa. There are so many kinds of stay visas though and they change almost every month. It gets kind of confusing, hence why I need a visa agent. Yes, the cost of living has increased, but not a lot...the government needs to keep some of the basics low for the locals as their monthly income isn't a lot. The increases are like imported items - taxing higher for imports.
The costs you spend are in accordance with your lifestyle, there are many choices for a frugal yet quality life in Bali, one of which is shopping for basic necessities at traditional markets and cooking your own food at home...
@@fansmilitan2701 Well said! I wish I had stated exactly what you wrote on the actual video. Many people think what Mom and I buy is what they would buy. Not always the case. Just like you said, 'in accordance with your lifestyle.' Happy holidays!
@ do you have whatsap? I found a property and want to chat with you about it and poss hire you to oversee renovation.
It was interesting hearing about your healthy lifestyle choices and consumerism ways. Was it hard to find a place for your mum? I would imagine a lot of people rent yearly, but only stay for a few months at a time and travel onwards etc. It costs a fair amount to get out of Australia so having a good second home with access to greater east Asia would be good.
Thank you for your comment. One of the reasons why my mom moved here is that I heard through word of mouth the house next door to me was becoming available in a few months, which was one of the main triggers that convinced my mom to move here. So, I got lucky to stay in the community to make sure I'm in the know. :)
Another exceptional slice of life glimpse into your beautiful worlds . . . thank you!! 🤍
❤awesome .
Bali is paradise .
Hidden gem !🎉
Fun lifestyle
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Beautiful and sights and beautiful story😊
You inspire me to keep going Joleigh :)
Merry Christmas to you and especially to your Mom. May you have a fulfilling life.
Thank you...Merry Christmas to you too :)
Ooooh! I love your new look!!!! Beautiful!!❤
Thank you so much.
Nice hair cut Linda! Miss you.
It’s about as much as I spend here monthly .. good to know Info.
Thanks for sharing.
Sounds great
Hi Debbie, I love your videos and your home renovations. I’m also thinking to move from New York to Bali this summer with my 12 pounds dog and could you please make a video about traveling and living in Bali with your dog. For example;
1- do we need pet insurance there?
2-Vet expenses?
3-Emergency room vet expenses?
4-Any dog parks to play with other dogs unleashed? Mine is almost 1 year old and doesn’t know to stick with me when unleashed yet.
5-Does the dog have to go in and out of the country with you every time you renew your visa or can it stay and just I go and come back the same day?
6- is it easy to find dog foods/treats/toys…etc? Good quality?
7-is it easy to find dog grooming shops? How are the prices? ( eg: I remember women hairdressers in Bali were not cheap)
Any other pet related info you can give as well will be appreciated. Thank you in advance.
Hi Kelly, thank you for your questions. I appreciate your support :) Pets are almost impossible to bring into Indonesia (they can only enter into Jakarta). But it's considered illegal to bring them into Bali. I am so sorry.
@ Thanks for your fast reply. Really? I’m shocked. Even if I register my dog as service animal?
@@kellydileknycrealestate145 So sorry Kelly but they don't recognize the 'service animal' program like in the US.
I pay 123 a month electricity ❤❤❤❤your so Brave😊😊😊😊congratulations ❤❤❤
I would luv to move to Bali now❤😂🎉😅😊
Hello from CA. Thanks 4 the wonderful video on your eating habits & sourcing local, organic food. What's the difference in regular coconut vs. electrolyte coconut? Heat still gets 2 get 2 me & found A/C helped me the most, besides copious amounts of water & tabs. People may consume certain things out of habit, without realizing it, esp with Amazon delivering in hours. I miss the wonderful, affordable massages in Indonesia with friendly, smiling people and conversations with locals. Your internet is very reasonable. Do you have a stable internet connection? Menjalani kehidupan yang baik(living the good life in Indonesian.)
Hello Liz :) Great question about coconut water. I actually found out one of the reasons why I was getting migraines at age 49 plus was because I lacked sodium...and not just regular salt but it's been proven Himalayan salt is actually the key to the electrolytes. Even though coconut water has electrolytes in in, adding Himalayan salt which has trace minerals (like iron) gives the body the extra kick it needs especially when you lose water (example: sweating in this humidity). Of course I'm not a doctor and not telling anyone to go buy Himalayan salt (people have dietary restrictions) but for me, the salt with minerals (added to coconut water) helps the your body absorb fluids more efficiently, so you're getting rehydrated faster and stays in the body a lot longer. The other ingredient in the electrolyte juice is lemon juice. Sorry for the long-winded answer. Then the other question was the internet. We have Global Extreme which is pretty fast. I've had others, and Global is top notch, very little disruption (once every 5 months a few hours) and they are fast to fix anything...plus mom and I share the wifi together so we don't have that cost in her budget (since I already pay for it $24 a month). Thank you for your kindness. Cheers to you!
@@retiredlifeinBali yes I have also used Himalayan Salt and very effective and for more than just headaches. Worth the extra cost, use for many purposes. Showing the labels in English at the health food store was helpful as language barriers can be impediment for the little details of living but does not seem to be an issue there as you have also shown in past videos. Thanks again.
@@janicenunn8525 you are so right about the english labels. The store Soil Food Temple expands their labels by describing the health benefits of the items you are buying. All on the label. :)
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What is the local water like for tea and coffee?
We drink bottled water for tea, coffee and brushing teeth. There's a lot of calcium deposit in the water and sediment since our water comes from the well. Best to use bottled water.
For ichy try bokashi oil,made in Bali
Can we get bokashi at Apoktek?
@@retiredlifeinBaliYou can get bokashi in almost every shop in Bali,its really good and multipurpose, all natural ingredients made by pak oles,my neighbor in my village in the mountain in North Bali 😊
Very availible,Bingtang should have it,love a hot bath with a few drops bokashi Lol
@@Treestorey79 Thank you Treestorey for the tip.
Hi Treestorey, I just found bokashi at Bali Buda and using it now. So amazing! Thank you!!!
You and your mother look happy! You stated in an older video you sold your home before you moved here, I'm guessing you have a 7 figure portfolio to fund this retirement? Would you say an upper 6 figure to low 7 figure stock portfolio is enough to retire comfortably in Bali?
Not a 7 figure yet...but getting there.
Love you two! I have a question....is it difficult to find an apt or cottage there?
Hi Judy :) It is hard to find from a distance, of course anywhere is hard from a distance I guess. But if you come here, meet up with other expats, by word of mouth, there are opportunities. Keep in mind some villas are pricey because they've been renovated. Some are super cheap because, well, they need work. Depends on what you are looking for.
Hi Debbie enjoy your videos, thank you
Not sure if I misunderstood but it sounded like you said you prepaid your rent for 10 years in advance ? Did I misunderstand ? Thanks
Hello :) You heard correctly...my rent is $4,500 USD a year. I made a custom home for another $35k (totaling $80k). Check out my home makeover where I share a little more about what I did. Most of the housing here is long term (over a year) which means you need to pay in advance, but like bulk buying at Costco...I bought 10 rolls of toilet paper instead of 1. lol.
@ thanks Debbie.
I’m sure those types of deals are likely not available today however if I moved there this year, and wanted to find a place like yours and was willing to pay a year in advance, what is a realistic price for something like what you have ? Thanks and greetings from Vancouver
@@KingstonMusician It's a matter of having to come and spend time here in person to actually get to know the lay of the land and connect with locals that are willing to rent their house out for a long period of time. Just like you would if you wanted to do this in your country. There are a lot of areas that are not busy that for sure have what you are looking for. I would suggest north bali.
@ thanks Debbie, love your videos, you’re the best :~)
Great Video...Aren't health Insurance policies Mandatory with extended stay visas ??? I don't see any money allocated to that in your budgets...
Not once have we had to prove it. 🤗
@@retiredlifeinBali Thanks Ladies 😄Keep the videos coming...
One more question please? I noticed a lot of Aussies have also settled in Bali, I’m also from Australia. But what I want to ask is they suddenly find themselves helping locals who shall we say”less fortunate “. I don’t like using that term . But if they have the means then they do as much as they can. Eg, helping individuals with medicines and local school children even building homes? Have you been inclined to help the locals in anyway. Some sections are very poor! Thanks
Hello, by law, Mom and I can't volunteer. We do contribute to the locals in many ways. I have not found the Balinese to be poor. They are hard working, take care of each other within the families, and like everyone else in the world, can use an extra tip or two. So I am mindful of this. I donate things I don't use anymore (clothes, linens) to a local womens shelter.
I'm 66 and looking at alternatives to living in U.S. on only my S.S. But everything I've seen shows I can't take Medicare with me international. If there is a way, please share how you do it. Medical is very important to me and one reason I hesitate to move abroad
There are some exceptions for emergencies. I saw Medigap and Medicare advantage plans for an additional cost to deal with emergencies but not day to day.
I live in Hawaii and I am wondering if you shipped your belongings from the U.S. by containor.
You can ship to Bali however you need a kitas (visa) like work or retirement. Be advised that you may be slapped with additional taxes and port fees.
You both are so Inspiring!🙏🌺 Thankyou, Dawn 🤗
Hi Dawn, there are many freight forwarders that will do this, but to be honest, letting go of what we had and starting over was so much easier. Also, what if you change your mind in 6 months...don't get stuck. If you are unsure about letting go of stuff, find a very cheap storage for 6 months while you travel and see if you miss any of it. There are many places that are fully furnished too.
Thankyou for your info!🙏
Your videos are so interesting. Thanks. Aussie Bob 😊
Do you have house inspections from land agents?
Not yet. It happens though.
What visa are y'all on?
Hi Mike, Linda is on a retirement visa and I'm on the D12 visa (6 months to be renewed every 6 months).
❤👍🏼Thats amazing, but electric same as here. Rent cheaper there. 💞💞
Thanks for the comparison Wendy...in California, it was twice as much ($150 a month, back in 2018) and most likely more now.
Merry Christmas to you both!!! Thanks for this very informative video. I am a 62 year old ex pat retired in the Philippines. Your budget is similar to mine. I pay $300 per month for my International Cigna Silver insurance plan. It covers hospitalization (so more serious incidents) but not routine or outpatient treatment; for those I just pay out of pocket. Then for those visits back to the States, the coverage is $1.5M. I am just waiting until age 65 when I can get Medicare. Then I will use that and self insure in the Philippines. That's my strategy...am curious if anyone has a better solution. Thanks !!!
let me amend my question about Medicare. Why do you still pay for Medicare you can't use? Is that required?
Great question. Seems like a waste doesn't it? You have to pay for it if you ever want to use it again. Mom goes back once a year and gets a check up.
I'll likely end up retiring in Bali-haunis.
Not very exotic but sure is cheap.....
Id love to know what your mum consumed! Spending all her super ect.....
Noted. She’s making a list of things to share. This would be a good one although it’s a lifetime of stuff.
I love your videos and glad you started this TH-cam channel. You have so much to share and so young in every way that counts! Great sense of humor means everything for a good life! Now we must all pray trump doesn’t screw us over with our SS!
I agree Elizabeth! Love to you!!
Can you provide a link/ WhatsApp for the salad man. I am interested in getting groceries on an advocacy bases .I live in Sanur .🙏
Hi Tim, WA +62 821 4522 4747 - send a message you want to be added to the group chat and let them know you are in Sanur. The deliveries are in Seminyak and Canggu, but many people send GoJek to pick up. :)
I really enjoyed your video. My question is why did you pay almost 80k for rent? I calculate 660x 120. than you spent money renovating a place that you don't own. Why not build your own and have a suite for mom? I hope I'm not being rude.
Fair question. I didn’t consider having mom move here in 2020 when I signed my lease. In hindsight I would have done things differently. But I could say that about anything I did in life. So I’m in the path I took and moving forward. Who knows where we are next. I still today including renovation pay $660 a month for a custom home 8 minutes walk to the beach) which is 1/3 ~ 1/4 less than any decent apartment in the US (outside California but what’s the point then?) you live and learn. Bottom line if I rented an apartment for $1500 a month I would pay 180,000 in rent in 10 years. That’s if my landlord won’t increase the rent. Which now I hear renters are increased every year and pay utilities. Read this again if you need to. Seriously.
@@retiredlifeinBali The reason I brought up the question is because you said you 10 years upfront. I think that's a lot of money. You could have purchased something with that large sum of money. I don't mean to be intrusive. I'm not saying the rent is high. I live in NYc and rent for a two bedroom is my neighborhood is run up to 5000. It's just the large sum you had to pay upfront.
@@retiredlifeinBali Btw, I live in NYc and could not sleep so I watched many of your videos. Love your home tour and your mom is lovely.
Some of the money I profited from selling my house in LA was given for the Bali home up front. You are right, it's a lot of money to give up front. Not to cheapen it and or compare this is apples to apples, but it's like buying in bulk. If you shop at Costco, you pay more up front to buy in bulk, but you are saving long term. Buying 1 roll of TP is more expensive if you buy 30 rolls at a time. I mentioned in my other comment my choices are I either pay $180k plus plus (who knows how much more if the landlord increases the rent) or $80k fixed, custom, etc. It's a different concept that what is normal in the US, I know. But it's the path I chose and am very glad I did. If I were to renew, I'm still paying less in 10 years than in the US. By the way, there's always a hindsight (should've could've would've) if I kept my house and taken out equity and moved, my house is worth double than what I sold it for. So there's that. There's a small part of me that misses the house I sold, but for me, life is NOT about a house, money, or things...it's about learning and challenges and the actual journey of here to there. Sorry for the longwinded answer.
@@retiredlifeinBali I love your perspective. that's why I was watching your videos. As much as I want to I just can't let go of the materialistic side of me. I'm always thinking about the numbers. I'm working on it. I'm a 54 year old teacher with one more year until retirement. I'm exploring my options and may follow your lead.
Cant get into the emergency department here they had a gas leek…..shut down for a few weeks….lolololhealthcare here is a joke in NovaScotia❤😊
I'm living in Bali more then 15 years and have never been able to live on this kind of budget.
Don't believe everything you hear on TH-cam.
Even though there are people who manage to live on that budget.
In this example the salaries for 2 workers that you are obliged to hire as retirees are missing. Also obligatory health insurance is missing.
You will not be able to find a decent house for 500$.
Hi Doris, I really appreciate another perspective.I agree you can't always believe what you hear on TH-cam. But other than physically posting a photo of our yearly contract for mom's house, or my contract for my house, you have to take our word for it. Yes that rent is $500 a month USD ($6,000 a year USD - or 97,000,000 rupiah) and it does exist. Mom doesn't live in a high end villa with a pool. She lives in a 2 bedroom 2 bath bungalow. Also, your comment about mandatory 2 people, please advise where this is written. My Mom and I each do have a maid and I have a pool cleaner. If one lives in an apartment and isn't hiring a pool cleaner, how do you account for a second employee? So the reasoning of 2 people goes out the window for those living in a apartment. Health Insurance is different for everyone. It's not a one size fits all. Mom still pays her Medicare payment in the US. I am not an insurance agent so I'm not going to quote on prices. Wishing you all the best!
@retiredlifeinBali Hi xxx
About employees you have to read the requirements for the visa. I don't make the rules, it's the government.
About housing I wrote that I know people living on that budget. But housing prices skyrocket because of videos like this.
About health care. If you need to go to the hospital you need to pay before they do something. So better have a good health insurance. And medical care is more then double then in Europe.
It's my experience sitting in the hospital watching people in pain until finally I payed for someone I didn't even knew.
With all respect I have not once had to show proof of employment for my b211, d12 or d1 visas in the 6 years I’ve lived here. The requirement is passport, house contract and $2k in the bank.
Some people are best ignored.
Also, at least in America, people with money have no clue as to how cheaply one can live if they pretty much only have the necessities. I live on around a $1000 a month in a very expensive part of California and am quite sure the majority of people here have no idea how I do it. I love your diplomacy.
Also as far as content goes, I am pretty much interested in simply your day to day life and imagine others are also. That’s why a “a day in my life” videos are so popular. Just what you guys do each day in a different place and culture.
@@dorismuggler Indonesian have their own medical care and it's cheap.
I love Bali. Still have a dear friend that I made there. Guess what his name is.....Wayan 😂
Hi Fred, that was my second guess...Made was my first guess. ;)
I spent 400.00 for food this month in Canada…..I spend 560.00 on rent,one bedroom, one bath.lololol😊
U must be living in Ubud as more like 2k a month in the south😅
Hi Andrew, we live in Seminyak and rent from a Balinese family so that's why rent is low. We also don't eat out a lot, keep our meals simple and our entertainment simple too.
Debbie, once again thank you for the expense overview! Had my mother still lived I would have brought her to India with me. May I ask how much your rent was in LA - just for comparison. Wishing you a cosy Christmas - from Copenhagen. 🌹
Hi Kirsine :) Mom's rent was $1400 a month... I was renting a small room for $850 a month USD, but was before Covid which jacked up all the prices. So my rent would have been a lot more I'm certain.
Where in Bali do you live ? And how about loneliness, don't you miss talking to someone who speaks the same language?
Hello, many expats around us. All of our neighbors in Seminyak speak English (American, Australian) ;) You can find friends pretty fast.
Concerned about what clothes your wearing. Lol
Horrible place overpopulation, overprice in 2025 , many years we came there but finally decided to not go again , for yearly rent small house in village canggu we bought own house with large land in Europe, we met many Ukrainian who have 10 own houses in Europe they said even can buy own house start from 2k€ , or this year will start government program where they pay you 50k€ for stay only , amazing combination have vacation in many own houses in different locations in Europe and same time build asset for future
Lifetime of bad decisions, I am not impressed by this pivot at 60 or 80. It looks tiring. No amount of YT magic or "you go gurl" slogans will change this.
Thanks for your thoughts. You seem like a lovely person.