Thread: Cost of living for a family in Bali

Originally Posted by phil170258

i reckon absolute minimum now for villa in Canggu/Seminyak/Kerobokan (western style, pool, 2-3 bedrooms) is 120 million a year, and most seem to be around 150 million mark and up (I say this because I motorbike past hundreds of signs a day when i take my kids to school).

As for car rental, a brand new Avanca will cost you 3 mill per month, 2.8 mill for an older model.

thanks Phil. I know this answer wasn't for me, but it has really helped me. Would it be furnished adequately at 150 million?

yes, absolutely!
and for that price, if you shop around, you should get something very tastefully furnished.
it will also include fridge, washing machine, aircon (of course) LCD TV (maybe)
I know from experience that if you're not in bali it might seem all a bit overwhelming (especially as it's so different to the rent per week model we have in aus/nz) but trust me, once you're here, you'll soon get a handle on it all.

thanks Phil - great to hear! We want to be comfortable and stylish, tasteful surroundings are a real bonus!

Just another tip: there is so much building going on around here at the moment you have to be careful that the lovely rice-paddy you moved in next to does not turn into a noisy, dusty building site the week after you move in. This has happened to a few friends of mine and can really make your life hell.

hmmm, that is really good advice so I'd almost be better being next to buildings / houses that don't look like they are about to be torn down!!! Good bye rice paddies!!!

hello guys i'm very interested of going to Bali the thing is i don't know where exactly i should go :( i wanna live there and learn meditation explore the country. i'm planing to go there early next year preferably Feb month i want to gather information i've been checking onlineand bought some books but since its my first time to travel i have no idea where my destination would be i hope you guys can suggest a place or location where i can begin my journey with? im not choosy though but i prefer cheap places :)

For meditation, you could start in Ubud where there are plenty of options.

Originally Posted by ronb

For meditation, you could start in Ubud where there are plenty of options.

hi, thank you i'm considering that place :)