What are the laundry fees in USD, Guys, please? Also, where did you keep your money whilst you were in Bali? Did you just deposit a stash of it in the bank? OR, did you withdraw it using your debit cards from your home bank in SA?
@@carkawalakhatulistiwa Thank you so much for your response. I bet those who leave all that beauty miss it terribly later. I'm looking to retire eventually in an affordable area, and love the Pacific, and all islands I've seen between the two continents. One thing that is necessary for my health is walking and exercise. Indonesia's beautiful nature would heal my soul, and that is why I'd want to be there. That's nice, but my body doesn't function well and starts to hurt and degrade more when I am not very active.
Hey guys, I have been living in Bali for six years. This is the first Bali video I've seen that I can 100% agree on. All the information is well-founded. You have neither glossed up nor demonized anything. It is what it is. And in fact it is not walkable. Fact, Fact, Fact. Respect!
actually in Bali now they gonna build an international hospital and it's still in progress located in Sanur, it's a big and serious project from the government so people especially indonesian/balinese no need to go to Singapore or Malaysia anymore
Hi Rhett & Clair, being from America moving to Bali is mostly pros for me! My dollar goes so much further there that I can live well instead of just survive. I won't be working so maybe easier for me to blend in and not need to be in the busier spots like Kuta, Canguu etc. Love your take on moving to Bali!!
6:43 Imagine if you were depressed and instead walked outside with a gloomy and unhappy face. This is different from Indonesians who stay at home if they are depressed. so that tourists don't find gloomy or grumpy people when walking around Indonesia.
I'm so happy to hear that you can have things delivered! I'm disabled so, I'm trying to find a place I can go by myself and, that pretty much seals the deal for me! I'm going!
Hey guys, thank you for video! As one who lives in Bali 3+ years i want to share that here is spots for walk, picnic, hike, being alone with nature. But you wouldn't find them in instagram top places to see, you know, you'll have to find them. In Ubud for example many beautiful trails for walk. I used maps to find little roads at green non crowded areas and just drove there to explore and most of them worked. I ended up to live at one of that areas and now i have my sunset walks every day. To be alone with nature you'll go to the rivers, waterfalls which not at the maps, but locals and expats will show you that places. Same with beach, here is lots of empty ones, you just need to go out of touristic crouded places. You can go to mountain area to have hikes in forest, jungle, camping etc. There is botanical garden with grass if you want all day hang out at the grass with kids and family. And much more. Yes. it's not so available as we used to have in our homelands but it's here. So i invite you to explore and enjoy that. 😊
Can you tell me more about the nature spots and walkable places especially for living? I don’t want to live in a city but near by so I can be in nature and walk but still have community and good food etc. thank you !
Visa is expensive because we are also not free visa to south Africa, Ireland, and England. And they are more ridiculously expensive than Indonesia. Singapore and Malaysia have relationship with those countries so both citizens are free. So if you want to be free of visa (like Serbia etc), just push your govt to have a bilateral collaboration with Indonesia. So don't complain about visa price if you put 100 poundsterling for British visa. You also can get 10-year visa but you have to put your money in Indonesian bank.
Totally agree, everybody wants to live in Bali, to spend little money, to admire the local beauty, to "create" content or to work for some big companies, to earn good salaries, but they don't want to contribute to this society, to pay taxes.
It's a short-stay (12 months to 2 years dependent on the actual visa) visa & there is a version for starting or running a business. The business Kitas is more difficult to get than, say, the retirement one that mainly concentrates on health insurance, a single, non-business sponsor and sufficient funds.
Rhett and Claire, you tell it like it is. A straight forward video. A thorough and very informative video. We think you have got right to spend your time in both places . We love you dearly 😍😍😍 Sending you much love❤❤ from Richmond, Va. Harriet, Jim and Yuki
I would find it so helpful if you made a video about safety tips for visiting Cape Town (you mentioned jewellery but also information on safe transport and things tourists should look out for)
As an Australian who has been to Bali many times I have to disagree with about 50% of your content. There are many areas outside of the tourist areas where you can find peace and quiet. I’m in Sanur at present and you can walk,run and cycle along the beachfront. I also spend time in Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand. If you think Southeast Asia is expensive you are not picking your destinations well. One example was Cambodia. After riding motor cycles for two weeks we went to an island off the coast of Kep for some r and r. I had a small rustic villa which had a comfy bed and private shower and toilet. We ate seafood and consumed more cocktails and beer than you could imagine. Total for everything was USD $200 for the seven days. Not sure if your vid was supposed to be about Bali or South Africa.
With your back ground, may i suggest you acquire as many passports as you can without any of them knowing about each other !!! My parents are Euro, im Australian born, have 3 passports and about to have a 4th in Pinas. Its easier than you think. Once you obtain PR in SEA or have an ASEAN passport, you never have to worry about a visa ever again. You are able to reside in any ASEAN country for 12 months without a Visa. You just have to register with a paper stamp in your passport date of entry & dont pay for entry or exit fee. Life is so much more bearable than having to worry about looking over your shoulder... Peace out boykies
Hey Rhett & Claire, we too are from CT and live in Bali and we just got back to Bali after a month of visiting CT & the Garden Route. Haha we have spent the last few days debating the pros and cons of living in Bali and this video of yours pretty much is what we came up with. The biggest Con of Bali compared to SA is the pollution on the beaches. Seminyak beach at the moment is beyond disgusting with plastic and sh1t. The biggest challenge for us is the never ending heat and humidity, we so loved the four seasons in one day that you get in Cape Town.
Totally agreed! We find Cape Town and Bali compliment each other and that’s why we will continue to travel to both. For now, we’re super happy being in Cape Town😍
Thanks for sharing your journey and experiences. 👍 When talking about healthy foods do they not have open air markets? What about building friendships with the locals? How about living in smaller towns, like Ubud?
Whattttt? I live in Surabaya and its way busier than any part of Bali. But i never brake my legs or other part of my body just by walking on the road. I also never heard any local broke their legs just by walking. Unless you fell coz your own mistake but yeah as always blame the country busy traffic
B211A visa conditions are a bit different now. You get it for 2 months and can extend it for two more months (you can extend it twice, so 6 months in total).
Hi Rhett & Claire...........Just love your vids very informative and unbiased ....hope to travel to Bali next year after Vietnam. Love from Cape Town and Durban...Take Care
YEAH.. I SAME LIKE YOU ! I NEVER TO BORED TO VISIT BALI MANY TIMES EVERY YEARS. • CHEAP LIFE COST : RENT VILLA, MOTOR, CAR, FOODS & BEVERAGES, MEDICAL, TRAVELLING AROUND BALI, ENTERTAINMENTS. • CHEAP LIFE STYLE NECESSARY : SALON & SPA. • CHEAP COST BY MAGIC HEALING THAN MEDIC OPERATION (BELIEVE OR NOT) BLACK MAGIC HAS HAD AROUND THE WORLD. • LIFE FREE & RELAX : I WERE SUNBATHE AROUND BALI BEACHES IN TOPLESS, G-STRING BOTTOM AND RIDING MOTOR JUST WEAR TOP BIKINI AND HOTPANTS NO BODIES & POLICES CARE TO ME IT'S REALLY MY SECOND HOME I ❤ BALI SO MUCH. • AND I WAS FORGOT TO TAKE MY MOTOR KEY BESIDE THE STREET FOR HALF DAY BUT WHEN I CAME BACK EVERYTHING IS OK MY MOTOR STILL KEEP STAY THERE. • BECAUSE FOR HINDU BALINESE THEY HELD ON LAW OF KARMAS. HAVE A NICE HOLIDAYS THANK YOU 🙏
Thank you for an honest approach about the cost of living. I have just returned from Indonesia and stayed on Gili Island. Taking inconsideration transport to and from Lombok to get what I couldn't find on the island just adds to the cost of living aswell.
Such helpful awesome content! Thanks, guys. We are moving to Bali in June from NZ and can't wait. Also, we own a Jimny too, so loved seeing you guys cruising around on yours :)
Very good honest video. I would add one con, it's the driving! Being in my 50s, I can't see myself driving there, and definitely not a scooter! So many tourists get injured. That's a major con for me, all the other cons, I can live with.
Not me been to over 30 + countries and won’t revisit. In the next 5-10 years it’s going to be European dominated and I definitely don’t like that they act like they own the place I can feel the unease of the locals. They only like the money the tourist bring in. That’s my honest opinion.
Not me been to over 30 + countries and won’t revisit. In the next 5-10 years it’s going to be European dominated and I definitely don’t like that they act like they own the place I can feel the unease of the locals. They only like the money the tourist bring in. That’s my honest opinion.
Not me been to over 30 + countries and won’t revisit. In the next 5-10 years it’s going to be European dominated and I definitely don’t like that they act like they own the place I can feel the unease of the locals. They only like the money the tourist bring in. That’s my honest opinion.
i do hope the ministry of tourism and creative economy can use your experience in this video as consideration as they are planning to make Bali as one of Digital Nomad's havens.
Kalau sudah keliling Asia dan menimbang nimbang dari harga, cuaca, keamanan, keramahan,Bali lah yg terbaik ya kan kak dan Bali juga terus berkembang karena tanah. Kosong masih banyak 🙂❤️
As a newcomer for 4 weeks holiday, would you do a Visa on Arrival for $30ish dollars or get one online prior to the flight to Bali? And does VOA take a long time to get? Such as, any big queues? Thanks
Safety is such a concern here in South Africa as a woman! Your videos are so relatable! Great content. How would you guys rate Cape Town as compared to other cities in the world?
🥰 Cape Town is honestly the best of all the cities we’ve traveled to. No where else do you find mountains, ocean and city all in one. The crime here in the city and suburbs is very similar to other cities as well. It predominantly happens at night and it’s often just petty crime. The same happens in Paris, London, NYC. That’s not justifying it though and saying that it’s not scary, because it is. But it’s the price you pay for living in a big cosmopolitan city😊
It really is astonishing how quickly the fitness industry has developed in Seminyak-Canggu over the past 8 years. When I lived in Bali 8 years ago, it was almost impossible to find a decent gym. There was one bigger local gym in Legian, total mess, weights everywhere, a bit dirty. The other only reasonable option was a tiny, average equipped hotel gym, that was rather clean, quiet and organised. Ended up training at the last one. Then again, the whole fitness industry worldwide has taken off since Instagram mostly.
Thank you for the video guys! I used to live in Bali and i can relate! But it is also true if one would looking for the quite places more carefully, one would find it! Me personally found a few in Ubud. South of Bali is a different story though :) i lived there for almost a year and it was difficult to even walk to the beach (even 15 min walk) because of packs of mean dogs 😂 i mean seriously in Cemagi, where i used to live, there were a lot of dogs on the roads and they are very territorial and not happy to see strangers. Honestly sometimes it was pretty scary and obviously not relaxing🥴 So i gave up walking to the beach and ended up using my scooter. I solved it by getting up before sunrise, driving to the beach then i would take a looong relaxing beach walk enjoying sunrise light and almost empty early morning beach🙂
12:50 that's a usual things happens here. waking up 2-3 in the morning, watching football match from Europe, then feel sleepy in the work/school the morning after. I'm not a fan of football, but i can't sleep either because my neigbours scream out loud when their favorite team score or losing a point. But yeah that's what happen and now it's normal
@@crypttrader6806 details will be announced on the 25th by the Indonesian government, but from what I can find investment into real estate counts as equity. Just be careful with property in Indonesia as a foreigner can’t own land, only leasehold is available and I don’t know if the lease payments count towards the 140k
Great video! I plan to live in Bali Canggu for 6 months every year. I plan to stay in hostels there (with rooms for 6 people). Do you think $1000 per month will be enough for all my expenses?
Terima kasih untuk masyarakat Bali yang sudah memberikan rasa aman dan kenyamanan bagi wisatawan asing. Evaluasi untuk penggunaan visa bagi turis asing khususnya dari segi biayanya.
Visa nya juga rawan di korupsi, modusnya : petugas imigrasi menepatkan wisatawan di antrian yg panjangdan menempatkan minimal staff, saat wisatawan tersebut antri be jam jam dan tiba di counter mereka akan menyuruh wisatawan membayar dengan cash, dan jika mereka mau mebayar dengan card mereka diharuskan untuk mengantri dari awal lagi. Petugas imigrase bisa dapat untung dari book keeping rate dari book keeping rate atau dengan memanipulasi juMlah kunjungan karena yang datang harus dengan cash.
In My opinion, if you buy food or anything in resto and expensive market, you will notice expensive, but if you try local market on below resto or cafe, you will found cheap life cost. maybe we have different culture perspective about trush or junk with bad smell in local market, but some market clean and higienist
As an American, and having spent quite a bit of time on Bali over the last several years for periods of months at a time (and having lived in S.E Asia for 4 years), I cannot relate to your Con's on being on Bali. Might be that I do not travel on a budget, I have transport, and generally live at 1/3rd the cost of the US. The weather I expect to be Hot and Humid. The food I expect to be 100% different, as do I the living arrangements. If you are going to list the Pro's and Con's of living somewhere, you might want to think about being up front of what your monthly budget is so that viewers can either relate to your POV's, or simply skip it.
Hey was wondering what the job market is like in Bali? Is it something where for foreigners joining, most jobs requires a Degree or would a Diploma be good enough?
Hi Rhett, Claire! Thank you for all this usefull informations, I was just wondering, as we are planning to have a two weeks Holliday at the end of August, from where I could rent a Suzuki Jimmy car, the new model that I've seen you are driving. Thank you!
Thank you for the video. But, I think you misunderstood the KITAS thing. "You can work Legally" only if you are working for a local company with a special permit. Kitas doesn't allow you to be self employed.
So bali or Cape town ?? I have lived here in Bali on and off for 10 years and now im back it still beats the load shedding and the Danger as a single woman in South Africa
Yeah if safety is a huge concern for you, Bali is the better choice. But Cape Town overall is much more beautiful and the ocean life, mountains and farmlands are in a different league to Bali😊
Very well said trough out full vodio. Only 1 thing surprised me is Safety in general compared to SA. thank you for pointing that out, you guys explaining it well 🙏 we will love to have you guys back anytime.
Hi Guys, do you or any of your followers, have any knowledge or feedback on the ‘Puri Dajuma Eco Beach Resort & Spa situated on the West Coast of Bali?
First time on your channel. I lived in Greenpoint for a month on travel, I passed by Ultra Liquors every week to get groceries at Kwikspar so seeing this was a trip haha. Great video, cheers from Southern California ✌🏼
Do People actually think rice field is like grassland? well you're going to get wet and sticky surprise. If you're very lucky, u get to encounter danger noodles as well! I think the cost of Visa is not much if you also take into consideration the very affordable rent and food prices. Just don't eat all the time at the tourist areas. For rent, if you find good price, negotiate a long term rent like 12 to 60 months (1-5 years) even. That will reduce the price even more, but usually you have to pay all 12-24 months upfront. However, I don't really recommend extreme long term rent such as 10-20 years, since anything can happen during that extreme long period (who knows maybe you decide not to live in Bali anymore). Also I don't suggest buying the villas for foreigners (since for foreigners, the land is never yours (leasehold) , you have to extend after expiration. Usually this can be extended with fee. However, keep in mind immigration laws can change against foreigners, which you end up that you can't renew the leasehold. Besides with some rental prices so affordable, why even bother to purchase leasehold? For healthcare, yes I agree. Bali healthcare is not comparable to Singapore's nor Kuala Lumpur's. This will become a problem if you get into serious injury from accidents or somehow you develop serious illness.
Great video! You can buy property using Hak Pakai which can be converted to and from freehold. It means you "own" the property unlike leasehold BUT you cannot legally rent your villa out using this method which is why many foreigners opt for leasehold.
@@IDavis007 Hak Pakai can be for foreigners. Basically you buy a freehold property, convert to Hal Pakai title so that as a foreigner you can own it. Then when you want to sell it, you can sell it to an Indonesian and convert back to freehold. Apart from notary fees the property retains its freehold value. There is a time limit however, but as long as you sell before that limit you’re fine.
@@AidanScottNope Hak Pakai is Right of Use and time limit 20 years with option to extend to 30 if the land owner agrees. To date there is no option for foreigner to own land. There is Hak Milik but only available to Indonesians
@@RhettandClaire 80 years total. So although you can’t leave a legacy per say, if you sell it before 80 years are up to an Indonesian then it can go back to freehold and you get full market value.
Have you guys visited Cyprus? It’s safe, beautiful. Having lived in Cape Town and the UK and been to Bali, Cyprus really is a place I’m very happy to be. Traffic isn’t too bad. Good health system. Great weather, similar to Cape Town. Stunning nature. There are times I’ve taken my dogs to the mountains or the bush, and there hasn’t been anyone else around. Lots of nomads and foreigners living here. You’re right about the Balinese, they are the nicest people ever.
@@LauraTryUK I’m actually living right on the beach in a small village in the Paphos region. I’m done with cities and choose to live in nature. I work remotely from home.
@@LyndaElliott Thank you for replying! I visited Cyprus a few years ago on holiday, near Paphos. It was wonderful! I hadn't even considered it before reading your comment on here.
I would think the sanitation standards & accesibility of clean drinking water would make the con list- Bali Belly etc. Its one of the most likely countries in the world to get sick from food/water.
Great video! Hmm feel like sidewalk/scooter probs come under safety. Safety isn’t just about crime, but conditions. Curious…I walked everywhere in PDC,Mexico…do you think walking in bali is worse? So many holes/obstructions on sidewalks in PDC but i got used to being careful 😅….but no scooters all over the sidewalks, that might deter me 😅
Playa Del Carmen and Bali are very similar in terms of walking. It also depends which area of Bali you’re in😊. Now that Bali is full of tourists, the scooters don’t drive on the walk ways anymore🙌🏻
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You mentioned owning properties in South Africa? Brilliant! What do you own?
What are the laundry fees in USD, Guys, please?
Also, where did you keep your money whilst you were in Bali? Did you just deposit a stash of it in the bank? OR, did you withdraw it using your debit cards from your home bank in SA?
If im being honest I could hear u from SA 😭😭 ( I am as well 💗)
That one sentence, "it's not walkable", made all the difference for me. Thank you. You're right. People don't talk about it.
It depends on where you are, that statement is erroneous
@@serenaaltea755 thank you. Can you mention some walkable areas for people who desperately need that element?
@@m.h.8084Indonesians usually go to the mall because they are bored of seeing forests, beaches or mountains
@@carkawalakhatulistiwa Thank you so much for your response. I bet those who leave all that beauty miss it terribly later.
I'm looking to retire eventually in an affordable area, and love the Pacific, and all islands I've seen between the two continents. One thing that is necessary for my health is walking and exercise. Indonesia's beautiful nature would heal my soul, and that is why I'd want to be there. That's nice, but my body doesn't function well and starts to hurt and degrade more when I am not very active.
@@serenaaltea755 what part of Bali is walkable please ?
Hey guys, I have been living in Bali for six years. This is the first Bali video I've seen that I can 100% agree on. All the information is well-founded. You have neither glossed up nor demonized anything. It is what it is. And in fact it is not walkable. Fact, Fact, Fact. Respect!
Reading between the lines:
PROS: anything free and fun
CONS: anything involving cost, time and crowded areas
actually in Bali now they gonna build an international hospital and it's still in progress located in Sanur, it's a big and serious project from the government so people especially indonesian/balinese no need to go to Singapore or Malaysia anymore
That’s great news😁🙌🏻
But you found out the cost from mayo clinics yet? Buy more insurance? Outpatient is cheap?
It for very rich people only...
@@putrisekar1969 yeah I know it could be very expensive tho, but at least we have our own International hospital
yeah, but it is Mayo so... the health bills wont be cheap.
They should have upgraded Sanglah General Hospital though.
Hi Rhett & Clair, being from America moving to Bali is mostly pros for me! My dollar goes so much further there that I can live well instead of just survive. I won't be working so maybe easier for me to blend in and not need to be in the busier spots like Kuta, Canguu etc. Love your take on moving to Bali!!
All until you come across the real estate market
unfortunately dollars will die soon.
@coopermill1005 tell me all about it. I’m considering
Is it safe? I think about the crazy wild life there 😅
Intelligent people are buying silver and gold.. @@majinboo6377
6:43 Imagine if you were depressed and instead walked outside with a gloomy and unhappy face.
This is different from Indonesians who stay at home if they are depressed.
so that tourists don't find gloomy or grumpy people when walking around Indonesia.
I'm so happy to hear that you can have things delivered! I'm disabled so, I'm trying to find a place I can go by myself and, that pretty much seals the deal for me! I'm going!
Hey guys, thank you for video!
As one who lives in Bali 3+ years i want to share that here is spots for walk, picnic, hike, being alone with nature.
But you wouldn't find them in instagram top places to see, you know, you'll have to find them.
In Ubud for example many beautiful trails for walk. I used maps to find little roads at green non crowded areas and just drove there to explore and most of them worked. I ended up to live at one of that areas and now i have my sunset walks every day.
To be alone with nature you'll go to the rivers, waterfalls which not at the maps, but locals and expats will show you that places. Same with beach, here is lots of empty ones, you just need to go out of touristic crouded places.
You can go to mountain area to have hikes in forest, jungle, camping etc.
There is botanical garden with grass if you want all day hang out at the grass with kids and family.
And much more. Yes. it's not so available as we used to have in our homelands but it's here. So i invite you to explore and enjoy that. 😊
Hey, what visa did you apply for?
Can you tell me more about the nature spots and walkable places especially for living? I don’t want to live in a city but near by so I can be in nature and walk but still have community and good food etc. thank you !
@@dinhbates7445same question. Husband and I are really looking to move to Bali as our retirement location.
Visa is expensive because we are also not free visa to south Africa, Ireland, and England. And they are more ridiculously expensive than Indonesia. Singapore and Malaysia have relationship with those countries so both citizens are free. So if you want to be free of visa (like Serbia etc), just push your govt to have a bilateral collaboration with Indonesia. So don't complain about visa price if you put 100 poundsterling for British visa. You also can get 10-year visa but you have to put your money in Indonesian bank.
Totally agree, everybody wants to live in Bali, to spend little money, to admire the local beauty, to "create" content or to work for some big companies, to earn good salaries, but they don't want to contribute to this society, to pay taxes.
How much money you have to put in a Indonesian bank to get that Visa? Greetings
Agree
A Kitas is not a work permit ! Its a stay permit and you need that first to apply for a work permit.
It's a short-stay (12 months to 2 years dependent on the actual visa) visa & there is a version for starting or running a business. The business Kitas is more difficult to get than, say, the retirement one that mainly concentrates on health insurance, a single, non-business sponsor and sufficient funds.
This was so informative. Thank you for sharing.
Rhett and Claire, you tell it like it is. A straight forward video. A thorough and very informative video. We think you have got right to spend your time in both places . We love you dearly 😍😍😍 Sending you much love❤❤ from Richmond, Va. Harriet, Jim and Yuki
I would find it so helpful if you made a video about safety tips for visiting Cape Town (you mentioned jewellery but also information on safe transport and things tourists should look out for)
this is a fucken great and helpful video ~! Claire seems like a good and humble person, despite being quite pretty. Rhett seems like a cool guy, too.
Hi guys, what a fantastic video! What area of Bali did you live in?
Hey! We lived in Canggu but it got extremely busy and loud. Next time, we’re going for Uluwatu😊
As an Australian who has been to Bali many times I have to disagree with about 50% of your content. There are many areas outside of the tourist areas where you can find peace and quiet. I’m in Sanur at present and you can walk,run and cycle along the beachfront. I also spend time in Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand. If you think Southeast Asia is expensive you are not picking your destinations well. One example was Cambodia. After riding motor cycles for two weeks we went to an island off the coast of Kep for some r and r. I had a small rustic villa which had a comfy bed and private shower and toilet. We ate seafood and consumed more cocktails and beer than you could imagine. Total for everything was USD $200 for the seven days. Not sure if your vid was supposed to be about Bali or South Africa.
With your back ground, may i suggest you acquire as many passports as you can without any of them knowing about each other !!!
My parents are Euro, im Australian born, have 3 passports and about to have a 4th in Pinas.
Its easier than you think.
Once you obtain PR in SEA or have an ASEAN passport, you never have to worry about a visa ever again.
You are able to reside in any ASEAN country for 12 months without a Visa. You just have to register with a paper stamp in your passport date of entry & dont pay for entry or exit fee.
Life is so much more bearable than having to worry about looking over your shoulder...
Peace out boykies
Hey great suggestion! Would love more info about PR in SEA / ASEAN passport. I'm Aussie living in Bali. @jeff_jkp_mintedmedia😊😊
Hey Rhett & Claire, we too are from CT and live in Bali and we just got back to Bali after a month of visiting CT & the Garden Route. Haha we have spent the last few days debating the pros and cons of living in Bali and this video of yours pretty much is what we came up with. The biggest Con of Bali compared to SA is the pollution on the beaches. Seminyak beach at the moment is beyond disgusting with plastic and sh1t. The biggest challenge for us is the never ending heat and humidity, we so loved the four seasons in one day that you get in Cape Town.
Totally agreed! We find Cape Town and Bali compliment each other and that’s why we will continue to travel to both. For now, we’re super happy being in Cape Town😍
Hi if you see this, bit of a random question, but how much are haircuts and gym memberships??
A haircut is anywhere between 150k-400k. Gym is anywhere upwards of 1.5 million IDR a month
Thanks for sharing your journey and experiences. 👍
When talking about healthy foods do they not have open air markets?
What about building friendships with the locals?
How about living in smaller towns, like Ubud?
What are your thoughts on the PROS and CONS of living in Bali? Would you live there?
Whattttt? I live in Surabaya and its way busier than any part of Bali. But i never brake my legs or other part of my body just by walking on the road. I also never heard any local broke their legs just by walking. Unless you fell coz your own mistake but yeah as always blame the country busy traffic
B211A visa conditions are a bit different now. You get it for 2 months and can extend it for two more months (you can extend it twice, so 6 months in total).
Super excited, my girlfriend and I are moving to Bali in roughly 7 to 8 months!
Hi Rhett & Claire...........Just love your vids very informative and unbiased ....hope to travel to Bali next year after Vietnam. Love from Cape Town and Durban...Take Care
YEAH.. I SAME LIKE YOU ! I NEVER TO BORED TO VISIT BALI MANY TIMES EVERY YEARS.
• CHEAP LIFE COST : RENT VILLA, MOTOR, CAR, FOODS & BEVERAGES, MEDICAL, TRAVELLING AROUND BALI, ENTERTAINMENTS.
• CHEAP LIFE STYLE NECESSARY : SALON & SPA.
• CHEAP COST BY MAGIC HEALING THAN MEDIC OPERATION (BELIEVE OR NOT) BLACK MAGIC HAS HAD AROUND THE WORLD.
• LIFE FREE & RELAX : I WERE SUNBATHE AROUND BALI BEACHES IN TOPLESS, G-STRING BOTTOM AND RIDING MOTOR JUST WEAR TOP BIKINI AND HOTPANTS NO BODIES & POLICES CARE TO ME IT'S REALLY MY SECOND HOME I ❤ BALI SO MUCH.
• AND I WAS FORGOT TO TAKE MY MOTOR KEY BESIDE THE STREET FOR HALF DAY BUT WHEN I CAME BACK EVERYTHING IS OK MY MOTOR STILL KEEP STAY THERE.
• BECAUSE FOR HINDU BALINESE THEY HELD ON LAW OF KARMAS.
HAVE A NICE HOLIDAYS THANK YOU 🙏
Ok, I'll find out soon enough, btw great thumbnail😂
Thank you for an honest approach about the cost of living. I have just returned from Indonesia and stayed on Gili Island. Taking inconsideration transport to and from Lombok to get what I couldn't find on the island just adds to the cost of living aswell.
Absolutely loved your video thank you so much for sharing
Hi, nice to see you back in our hometown, Cape Town. Tried living overseas a few times but always came back. Stay safe.
There are lots of quiet places in more remote spots like Amed.The beaches.😊
Is it Walkable?
Such helpful awesome content! Thanks, guys. We are moving to Bali in June from NZ and can't wait. Also, we own a Jimny too, so loved seeing you guys cruising around on yours :)
Heheee great car😁. Enjoy Bali guys!😁🙏🏻
THANK YOU SOO MUCH! I love your video, your vibe, and you really wxplained things very clearely. LOTS of info!.Thank you!
Thanks for the review and the background ❤ Capetown looks beautiful!
Very good honest video. I would add one con, it's the driving! Being in my 50s, I can't see myself driving there, and definitely not a scooter! So many tourists get injured. That's a major con for me, all the other cons, I can live with.
It is a little dangerous. You can rent and drive a small car though? It doesn’t need to be a scooter or bike😊
Too many car to many damn scooters Bali is low key polluted as hell. Just stand on a corner and see all of the emissions from Cars and scooters.
Too many car to many damn scooters Bali is low key polluted as hell. Just stand on a corner and see all of the emissions from Cars and scooters.
Bali works like a magnet though, even when you think you have had enough and leave... it pulls you back in a while!
Always!😍🙌🏻
You are right about that. Been coming and going to Bali since 1980, oven swearing I will never go back but I always do. Going back next week.
Not me been to over 30 + countries and won’t revisit. In the next 5-10 years it’s going to be European dominated and I definitely don’t like that they act like they own the place I can feel the unease of the locals. They only like the money the tourist bring in. That’s my honest opinion.
Not me been to over 30 + countries and won’t revisit. In the next 5-10 years it’s going to be European dominated and I definitely don’t like that they act like they own the place I can feel the unease of the locals. They only like the money the tourist bring in. That’s my honest opinion.
Not me been to over 30 + countries and won’t revisit. In the next 5-10 years it’s going to be European dominated and I definitely don’t like that they act like they own the place I can feel the unease of the locals. They only like the money the tourist bring in. That’s my honest opinion.
Guys, your videos are so helpful! Thanks so much for all of your hard work.
i do hope the ministry of tourism and creative economy can use your experience in this video as consideration as they are planning to make Bali as one of Digital Nomad's havens.
Kalau sudah keliling Asia dan menimbang nimbang dari harga, cuaca, keamanan, keramahan,Bali lah yg terbaik ya kan kak dan Bali juga terus berkembang karena tanah. Kosong masih banyak 🙂❤️
One of my daughters is moving herself and her business to Bali can't wait to visit her
As a newcomer for 4 weeks holiday, would you do a Visa on Arrival for $30ish dollars or get one online prior to the flight to Bali? And does VOA take a long time to get? Such as, any big queues? Thanks
Safety is such a concern here in South Africa as a woman! Your videos are so relatable! Great content. How would you guys rate Cape Town as compared to other cities in the world?
🥰 Cape Town is honestly the best of all the cities we’ve traveled to. No where else do you find mountains, ocean and city all in one. The crime here in the city and suburbs is very similar to other cities as well. It predominantly happens at night and it’s often just petty crime. The same happens in Paris, London, NYC. That’s not justifying it though and saying that it’s not scary, because it is. But it’s the price you pay for living in a big cosmopolitan city😊
@@RhettandClaire what a great reply! I'd love to move there from KZN one day.
thanks for the tips and editing links ,safe journey!
Love this little pro and con video while hiking in CT. Can't wait to see more CT now your back! Envious of the weather as its now winter in the UK! 🥶
It really is astonishing how quickly the fitness industry has developed in Seminyak-Canggu over the past 8 years. When I lived in Bali 8 years ago, it was almost impossible to find a decent gym. There was one bigger local gym in Legian, total mess, weights everywhere, a bit dirty. The other only reasonable option was a tiny, average equipped hotel gym, that was rather clean, quiet and organised. Ended up training at the last one. Then again, the whole fitness industry worldwide has taken off since Instagram mostly.
It's also weird to see how much the foreign owned gyms costs in Indonesia. I pay more in Indonesia compared to Germany to go to the gym.
Awesome video, thank you. Was also really great to get the info from fellow South Africans.
Thank you for the video guys! I used to live in Bali and i can relate! But it is also true if one would looking for the quite places more carefully, one would find it! Me personally found a few in Ubud. South of Bali is a different story though :) i lived there for almost a year and it was difficult to even walk to the beach (even 15 min walk) because of packs of mean dogs 😂 i mean seriously in Cemagi, where i used to live, there were a lot of dogs on the roads and they are very territorial and not happy to see strangers. Honestly sometimes it was pretty scary and obviously not relaxing🥴 So i gave up walking to the beach and ended up using my scooter. I solved it by getting up before sunrise, driving to the beach then i would take a looong relaxing beach walk enjoying sunrise light and almost empty early morning beach🙂
12:50 that's a usual things happens here. waking up 2-3 in the morning, watching football match from Europe, then feel sleepy in the work/school the morning after. I'm not a fan of football, but i can't sleep either because my neigbours scream out loud when their favorite team score or losing a point. But yeah that's what happen and now it's normal
B211 Visa prices aren't correct. A 2 month extension is now at 2.6 million IDR. At least you only go to immigration every 2 months now though
Thank you for the updated information 🙏🏼
On 25th of December the second home visa should go live which allows you to stay for 5-10 years (if you have enough funds)
140.000 USD in savings to be specific
Can you buy a house there for the 140k you mention and get the visa that way?
@@crypttrader6806 details will be announced on the 25th by the Indonesian government, but from what I can find investment into real estate counts as equity.
Just be careful with property in Indonesia as a foreigner can’t own land, only leasehold is available and I don’t know if the lease payments count towards the 140k
@@mickohodll5438 thanks mick, I'll be going there late February so I'll see If I can find a lawyer there and figure out how this works👍
great content guys, thanks for sharing and yes, the hyperinflation is spread worldwide, not only in Indonesia. .
Great video! I plan to live in Bali Canggu for 6 months every year. I plan to stay in hostels there (with rooms for 6 people). Do you think $1000 per month will be enough for all my expenses?
Yeah I remember the days of waking up at weird times for meetings with US colleagues. Quite draining after awhile.
For sure🙈
Hope you made the adventure vlog again in Indonesia, like just after covid era you travel to lots of places. Miss that vlog type.
It sounds like Florida on the weather so no big deal thank you for all the information.
Terima kasih untuk masyarakat Bali yang sudah memberikan rasa aman dan kenyamanan bagi wisatawan asing. Evaluasi untuk penggunaan visa bagi turis asing khususnya dari segi biayanya.
hanya menunggu dukungan pemerintah pusat utk memudahkan red tapes
Visa nya juga rawan di korupsi, modusnya : petugas imigrasi menepatkan wisatawan di antrian yg panjangdan menempatkan minimal staff, saat wisatawan tersebut antri be jam jam dan tiba di counter mereka akan menyuruh wisatawan membayar dengan cash, dan jika mereka mau mebayar dengan card mereka diharuskan untuk mengantri dari awal lagi.
Petugas imigrase bisa dapat untung dari book keeping rate dari book keeping rate atau dengan memanipulasi juMlah kunjungan karena yang datang harus dengan cash.
B211a visa is good for 90 days I was told. Been here for a month now. As beautiful as it is another con in walking is how hot and humid it is.
Agreed. We covered that in our rainy season video. At least it’s only a few months of the year🙌🏻
Hey!! Do you guys know much about travelling to Bali with anaphylaxis to peanuts?? In your opinion do you think its doable!???
Our friend travels there all the time and they’re fine. They’re just very careful of what they eat and always ask the staff to be careful😊
LOOKING FORWARD TO BALI TRIP NEXT YR
In My opinion, if you buy food or anything in resto and expensive market, you will notice expensive, but if you try local market on below resto or cafe, you will found cheap life cost.
maybe we have different culture perspective about trush or junk with bad smell in local market, but some market clean and higienist
As an American, and having spent quite a bit of time on Bali over the last several years for periods of months at a time (and having lived in S.E Asia for 4 years), I cannot relate to your Con's on being on Bali. Might be that I do not travel on a budget, I have transport, and generally live at 1/3rd the cost of the US. The weather I expect to be Hot and Humid. The food I expect to be 100% different, as do I the living arrangements. If you are going to list the Pro's and Con's of living somewhere, you might want to think about being up front of what your monthly budget is so that viewers can either relate to your POV's, or simply skip it.
Thank you for the suggestion. We’ll take it into account for the next video🙏🏻
Hey was wondering what the job market is like in Bali? Is it something where for foreigners joining, most jobs requires a Degree or would a Diploma be good enough?
Hi Rhett, Claire!
Thank you for all this usefull informations,
I was just wondering, as we are planning to have a two weeks Holliday at the end of August, from where I could rent a Suzuki Jimmy car, the new model that I've seen you are driving.
Thank you!
Hey guys! We’re really not sure. There aren’t many new generation Jimny’s in Bali. Maybe contact Avis Bali😁🙏🏻
Homies!! In Bali now! HELP! Where can I get an adapter for our 3 pin South Africa plugs. Need a place to work at in Kuta any recommendations 🙏🏻
You never mentioned the 5/10 year B211 visa introduced in December 2022.
thanks you changed my mind. Scotland seems better with most cons not there apart from the weather.
I can't grasp what 21M means in western money, can you elaborate?
Very interesting and informative thank you for this❤
So amazing. The city is very beautiful. Love from Bangladesh 🇧🇩🇧🇩🇧🇩🇧🇩
Any info on the school system and education for kids?
All I know is that it’s very expensive for foreign students to attend school in Bali
Thank you for the video.
But, I think you misunderstood the KITAS thing.
"You can work Legally" only if you are working for a local company with a special permit.
Kitas doesn't allow you to be self employed.
You think they can Refill Medicines there ?? Or have to go to their Dr.s ?
It depends what medicines you’re talking about
So bali or Cape town ?? I have lived here in Bali on and off for 10 years and now im back it still beats the load shedding and the Danger as a single woman in South Africa
Yeah if safety is a huge concern for you, Bali is the better choice. But Cape Town overall is much more beautiful and the ocean life, mountains and farmlands are in a different league to Bali😊
Super informative video! Awesome, thank you🌹🙏❤ Subscribed!
So helpful and funny cheers mates
This is my favourite video you have made so far. Both content and the way you produced it.
Thank you Jorge. We’re glad you enjoyed it 😃
Very well said trough out full vodio. Only 1 thing surprised me is Safety in general compared to SA. thank you for pointing that out, you guys explaining it well 🙏 we will love to have you guys back anytime.
is beer or alcohol price a con ?
Claire di bali sekarang sudah ada rumah sakit internasional jadi ga perlu ke singapore atau kuala lumpur
Hi Guys, do you or any of your followers, have any knowledge or feedback on the ‘Puri Dajuma Eco Beach Resort & Spa situated on the West Coast of Bali?
THANK YOU FOR THE AMAZING VIDEO
Can you just apply your visa yourself without an agent and would it be cheaper?
you definitely want to use a visa agent
First time on your channel. I lived in Greenpoint for a month on travel, I passed by Ultra Liquors every week to get groceries at Kwikspar so seeing this was a trip haha. Great video, cheers from Southern California ✌🏼
There are mosquitoes in the tropics. So dengue is a risk too with swimming pools.
Hi Rhett and Claire. Is there a platform where I can communicate with ex pats on Business opportunities in Bali?
Yes, the “Bali expats” Facebook group
@@RhettandClaire Thank you for the info. Much appreciated. 🤙🏻
great video!!
Thank you!!
Really good info, always want to travel in Bali, but kind of worried if you're a Chinese and alone
Oh, im back home in Ubud in April for 29 days if you wanna chat for more info...im in bali 3 months a year
Do People actually think rice field is like grassland? well you're going to get wet and sticky surprise. If you're very lucky, u get to encounter danger noodles as well!
I think the cost of Visa is not much if you also take into consideration the very affordable rent and food prices. Just don't eat all the time at the tourist areas. For rent, if you find good price, negotiate a long term rent like 12 to 60 months (1-5 years) even. That will reduce the price even more, but usually you have to pay all 12-24 months upfront. However, I don't really recommend extreme long term rent such as 10-20 years, since anything can happen during that extreme long period (who knows maybe you decide not to live in Bali anymore). Also I don't suggest buying the villas for foreigners (since for foreigners, the land is never yours (leasehold) , you have to extend after expiration. Usually this can be extended with fee. However, keep in mind immigration laws can change against foreigners, which you end up that you can't renew the leasehold. Besides with some rental prices so affordable, why even bother to purchase leasehold?
For healthcare, yes I agree. Bali healthcare is not comparable to Singapore's nor Kuala Lumpur's. This will become a problem if you get into serious injury from accidents or somehow you develop serious illness.
Great video! You can buy property using Hak Pakai which can be converted to and from freehold. It means you "own" the property unlike leasehold BUT you cannot legally rent your villa out using this method which is why many foreigners opt for leasehold.
Not for foreigner though?
@@IDavis007 Hak Pakai can be for foreigners. Basically you buy a freehold property, convert to Hal Pakai title so that as a foreigner you can own it. Then when you want to sell it, you can sell it to an Indonesian and convert back to freehold. Apart from notary fees the property retains its freehold value. There is a time limit however, but as long as you sell before that limit you’re fine.
Oh interesting! How long is the time limit generally?
@@AidanScottNope Hak Pakai is Right of Use and time limit 20 years with option to extend to 30 if the land owner agrees. To date there is no option for foreigner to own land. There is Hak Milik but only available to Indonesians
@@RhettandClaire 80 years total. So although you can’t leave a legacy per say, if you sell it before 80 years are up to an Indonesian then it can go back to freehold and you get full market value.
Thank you alot guys u so Amazing
Have you guys visited Cyprus? It’s safe, beautiful. Having lived in Cape Town and the UK and been to Bali, Cyprus really is a place I’m very happy to be. Traffic isn’t too bad. Good health system. Great weather, similar to Cape Town. Stunning nature. There are times I’ve taken my dogs to the mountains or the bush, and there hasn’t been anyone else around.
Lots of nomads and foreigners living here.
You’re right about the Balinese, they are the nicest people ever.
How is the cost of living there?😁🙏🏻
@@RhettandClaire I find it inexpensive. Definitely cheaper than the UK and probably cheaper than South Africa, too.
which part of Cyprus do you live Lynda?
I hope you don't mind me asking.
I ask because I am looking for places to live and work for a few months.
@@LauraTryUK I’m actually living right on the beach in a small village in the Paphos region. I’m done with cities and choose to live in nature. I work remotely from home.
@@LyndaElliott Thank you for replying!
I visited Cyprus a few years ago on holiday, near Paphos. It was wonderful! I hadn't even considered it before reading your comment on here.
A 10 year visa is now available with a deposit of 2B rupiah into a local bank account.
Selamat menikmati liburan nya, selamat datang dibali (Indonesia) brother n sister
Thanks for the insights!
I would think the sanitation standards & accesibility of clean drinking water would make the con list- Bali Belly etc. Its one of the most likely countries in the world to get sick from food/water.
Very informative- thank you for sharing!!💛
You are absolutely right.
Lot of Jimny's overthere ! Love mine !
Great video! Hmm feel like sidewalk/scooter probs come under safety. Safety isn’t just about crime, but conditions.
Curious…I walked everywhere in PDC,Mexico…do you think walking in bali is worse? So many holes/obstructions on sidewalks in PDC but i got used to being careful 😅….but no scooters all over the sidewalks, that might deter me 😅
Playa Del Carmen and Bali are very similar in terms of walking. It also depends which area of Bali you’re in😊. Now that Bali is full of tourists, the scooters don’t drive on the walk ways anymore🙌🏻