Moving to Bali Sanur

shavika

Hi all, We are looking at moving to Bali from New Zealand with our 8 month old in August. The plan is for my hubby to wrk remotely for a NZ company while I hang out with my little guy for a year! After some research , we thought sanur would be a good family friendly spot. I would like to make some connections here. Also here are some questions- 1. Is it cheaper to rent a villa or short term rental? 2. Healthcare - get health insurance ? Any recommendations 3. What's the cost of living etc like nowadays Thanks in advance

Balifrog

Hi,Life sure cheaper than most Western countries, but it will depend on your lifestyle.I am French, eat and live like a French.Lodging, again depends what you want. Just remember, the rule here is to pay in.advance for the full contract period.Healthcare, insurance, no idea. At my age I trust the Gods and my lucky star.Sanur is a good compromise for a relaxed life.Would I lived here when I was 30 or 40 ? No way, I needed more "buzz" in those days !

Markit

Depends on what you want to do with your time here - since the baby doesn't need schooling you have the whole island to choose from. For instance some people actually want to stay in Bali instead of some pale, beary, oldy, touristy, degenerate, pretend Bali like Sanur. Luckily if you leave the Denpasar area you have the whole island to choose from where you'll find great people, scenery, prices and, specially for those Digital Gonads, great internet connectivity too. Come take a look first and absolutely bear in mind the 20 minutes you stay choosing your future home may not be within the 8 hours nightly when the disco music is pounding or when the mosque is yowling for 5 hours daily. Got you excited yet?

harryopal

Like everywhere it seems, populations are increasing, and many of the popular expat areas, as pointed out by crusty Markit, are overwhelmed with traffic. Cost of living basically is much lower than in Aus, for example, but much depends on lifestyle and the extent to which you feel the need for imported foods or luxury items. Setting up in a completely furnished villa style for a few months to find your feet is a good idea. Good luck.

shavika

Thanks! May is ask where can you get imported food?

Balifrog

Thanks! May is ask where can you get imported food?[/QUOTE]Every suppermarket.Grand Lucky in Sanur being the best at the moment. POPULAR second.

shavika

Every suppermarket.Grand Lucky in Sanur being the best at the moment. POPULAR second.[/QUOTE]Thanks! Are you based in sanur?

Balifrog

Bali instead of some pale, beary, oldy, touristy, degenerate, pretend Bali like Sanur.[/QUOTE]Markit... I am in the young, svelt, handsome Latin lover category ! And I still have some good moves on the dance floor.

AuroraB

I spoke at length to a Sanur based property agent yesterday. She basically has given up putting listings online as other "agents" swarm in and do quick backdoor deals with the owners due to lack of villas on the market. She also mentioned a large % of russians escaping the Ukraine war are less concerned about rental rate which is bad news for the rest. Property agents are compensated by owners, typically 5% of the rent. But an owner may decide to list with several agents. Probably best to contact some agents and let them know the requirements. That said it is highly recommended to arrive and do short term (monthly) rental in order to inspect long term rental villas in person as there are many issues (location, noise, pollution, security, villa condition, water quality etc). Search forum for "sanur rent" and look at posts back in time a couple of years or so. Some agents; BalimovesKubupropertyFacebook "Sanur Bali Property" Monthly rental often comes with some inclusions like housemaid, security, pool and gardening man, trash collection, banjar fees, repair and maintenance of aircon etc, internet and tv, water (if public, not well) etc. Sometimes also electricity bill is included although I do not recommend as as the owner will overcharge to be on the safe side. Monthly rental is often run by more commercial minded people or companies and mostly located in the tourist zone near beach. 1 year (or more) long term rental typically comes without any inclusions unless negotiated. The total rent comes out maybe 60% of the equivalent monthly rental, but then all the costs above needs to be added in. For our 4 bedroom villa in west Sanur with pool all this extra amount to USD180/month. Electricity is typically in the range of USD 150-200/m depending on use with 4 aircon units. These villas I found mostly a bit away from the beach inside residential zone as short time villas are not really allowed inside residential areas for some strange reason as all other "inconveniences" are allowed.

AuroraB

For a one year stay with a small baby I suggest signing up with a reputed international health insurance provider with cover including: - medical evacuation - repatriation - geographic cover for Indonesia and other countries that will be visited I do not recommend local insurance companies due to communication issues, non-transparent and inadequate terms and conditions and trouble if legal proceedings. You will need a few years in Indonesia and handle the local language before dealing with local insurance companies. Search google for "medical insurance for digital nomads". Cost is reduced if out-patient is excluded and cash at hand / credit card limit to pay excess of (lets say) a few thousand USD.

Markit

Films speak louder than words

Balifrog

YeThanks! Are you based in sanur?[/QUOTE]Thanks! Are you based in sanur?[/QUOTE]Yes, 5 years.But a bit older than you and close to 30 years living in SEA.Your kid should the critical part in your future decision.Films speak louder than words[/QUOTE]Ok, next time I am in Casablanca I'll make a video ...

harryopal

Films speak louder than words[/QUOTE]Is that from the same book of Zen as "What is the sound of one hand clapping"?So now it it not only the new mellow Markit but the mystical Markit.

shavika

Frinz22

Hi all, We are looking at moving to Bali from New Zealand with our 8 month old in August. The plan is for my hubby to wrk remotely for a NZ company while I hang out with my little guy for a year! After some research , we thought sanur would be a good family friendly spot. I would like to make some connections here. Also here are some questions- 1. Is it cheaper to rent a villa or short term rental?2. Healthcare - get health insurance ? Any recommendations3. What's the cost of living etc like nowadaysThanks in advance[/QUOTE]Hi, If interested, we just returned from Bali (6 months in 2022, 8 months 2020) working remotely from there for NZ clients. If interested to having a chat: 021 338822. We are in Auckland now.

shavika

Hi there! That will be amazing. Will message you now

PERtoDPS

I lived in Sanur for about 18 months in the covid period and used to holiday there a lot before. If you want decent access to shops and services and also a bit of eating out and bars and stuff it's not bad, not quite as busy as some of the newer areas but definitely still always something happening there.[URL]https://www.fabiovisatravel.com/[/URL] was the visa agent I used, were really good. You can ask them questions on Whatsapp and I"m sure they can help you get the visa you were looking at and at compeditive prices.I didn't bother with medical insurace, though if I did would probably be some type of travel insurance product. Bear in mind you'll have to pay upfront and be reimbursed so it's really only as good as how much cash flow you have anyway.

Markit

I didn't bother with medical insurace, though if I did would probably be some type of travel insurance product. Bear in mind you'll have to pay upfront and be reimbursed so it's really only as good as how much cash flow you have anyway.[/QUOTE]Also be aware that travel insurance will only cover you for a maximum of 30 days in one country, sometimes 40.

SquarePeg

Also be aware that travel insurance will only cover you for a maximum of 30 days in one country, sometimes 40.[/QUOTE] You can get 12 month policies, and be away that whole period. The "30 days" policies are for multi-trip.