BonditoBali
Hi everyone, I budgeting for a move to Bali and I'd like a rough idea of some of the extra costs associated with renting a house/villa for a longterm stay. I imagine that electricity and banjar fees are not included in the rental lease, so I'd love it if you could give me an indication of what I should expect. We're planning to rent a 3 bedroom villa with a pool in one of the areas in southern Bali that are popular with foreigners e.g. Berawa/Canggu/Kerobokan (we may move away later on, but initially we'll be there).I presume we'll have to pay electricity and banjar costs and would be grateful if you could estimate approximately what I can expect. I know electricity costs will vary dramatically with usage so I'm just looking for a ball park figure! From my experiences living/travelling in tropical places, I'd say that we're the sort of family that doesn't really use air con using the day (particularly as we'll have a pool), but i guess pool motors use a lot of power.Thanks for your help!
Smoke
everything is relavent to amount used. What about Garbage pick up ? I live in Sanur my garbage is 50k a month set feemy banjar fee is 30k a month ( around corner some are paying 65,000 for same type of house .( always inform banjar if you may have a load party in advance)my electric is about 500-600k a month no pool a/c on a few hours at nitepool motor should be on a timer( not need it to run ll the time,Same with a water pump to holding tank(s).
samsiam
I hear banjar fees from 20 to 100k......the owners of our current house pay 100, so budget for 50 at least.Electric....we have 3 bed, pool and do not use aircon except in kids room at night and it is around 1mil per month.
BonditoBali
Thanks for your info Samsiam and Smoke. I really appreciate your information. I hadn't even thought of garbage fees.
Smoke
also Banjar may look for additional rupiah for special ceremonies .To me it it a nice jester to pre ask to donate a small amount in advance (check with local neighbors on how much etc and when they are taking place ).also any phone line / internet system/tv sattie would be yours to upkeep or change with owners permission !
IslandLife
Hello! I live in Petitenget and my monthly fees are as follows: 300k banjar - this is broken down into 210k security (we have 24 hour security at the end of the street, although that is quite a way from my house), 65k for street development,25k banjar.50k rubbish minimum 1 million electricity - this is for my 2 bed villa with pool and i don't use a/c in the day on top of that I have to pay indovision and the internet monthly, and internet here is expensive. Hope that helps! :)
BonditoBali
Thanks IslandLife, much appreciated!
