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has to be alot cheaper than where i live now in Santa Cruz,California.
The price of property is crazy here but people still seem to be able to buy, or someone is anyway.
The other day a block from me on the beach i saw a 2 bedroom apartment for sale for $3,950,000 million US dollars that is, not rp.

It will probably be bought by some exec making US$2M/year so it's still cheap.

Hi! I have recently registered but have been viewing and searching the forum for a while. I am planning to move/retire in Bali in 22 or 34 months and have chosen the North/Singaraja area.

There is a ton of great information on the forum and much has already been useful! Having said that, what would be most useful for me would be an "updated" cost of living breakdown based on current conditions. The ones posted over the years are interesting, but I'm assuming things have changed? I realise that there are many different personal situations and opinions, but a variety would be interesting. Costs related to housing (rent/own and associated costs), daily living costs (general and "hidden"), and healthcare. I know that there are MANY variations for healthcare, but an amount spent would be interesting from various people.

I also would like to hear the yearly amount - all inclusive - for people renewing social visas. I know the visa topic has been covered extensively and I have sifted through, but....the question/need for clarification:

If a person comes in on a 2 month tourist visa, can they process the first social visa while in Bali? If so, is it good for the 6 months or does it include the original 2 months from the tourist visa? Is a social visa (with the proper visa runs) renewable indefinitely? Is there ever a question of non-renewal for any reason?

Thank you in advance. I know I don't need to know everything immediately, but some of this would be helpful for planning.

Check the other string where you also posted this. Cheers