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This past weekend I asked one of my long term clients who has retired here and purchased several villas for investment income "what's it like to retire in Bali".
Her answer was extensive and very detailed.
I want to share with other people who are considering retiring in Bali full-time. Enjoy.
Answer to Question" What's it like to retire in Bali" From 10 year Australian resident
I have lived in Bali for nearly 10 years, a choice that crept up on me
after years of visiting and holidaying here.
I chose this as a 'retirement' option even though I still had and have
business interests and properties in Australia. I can run things from here,
visit when I choose, and be free to immerse myself in Bali life.
This morning I was asked by someone I have known a long time in Bali the
simple question - What is it like to retire in Bali? That question was posed
about one hour ago and as I sat and jotted down power point notes I realized how many things contribute to what has been a wonderful decision.
Let me try to explain. As we age in our western countries we are often
treated with less respect by younger people, we are often in danger from
predators both in our own homes, apartments or in public transport or on the
streets.
In Bali, the locals, mainly Hindu, treat age with respect and caring.
They increase their care towards older people. They are delighted to assist
physically, mentally and emotionally, with tasks or challenges.
I have a young woman who works in my villa who has been with me
since the start. She started as a young 22 year old as a maid to clean, make
beds, wash etc. She is now a person I consider to be one of my closest and most
trusted friends and is more a Personal Assistant.
The household jobs get done but what assists me most is her ability to
make phone calls, organise tradespeople, or bank or other appointments, or
anything I throw her way. She keeps the Accounts and pays other staff, she
makes me laugh every day, encourages any interests I have, or any project I
undertake. She takes care of everything when I am away. She handles all
maintenance issues whether I am here or not. She even visits my 3 little dogs
in the kennels when I am absent so they do not feel alone. She is one of my
anchors here. We treat each other with respect and caring.
Loyalty is a strong Balinese trait. Treat others with respect and you
are repaid a hundredfold.
Bali Dining Out:
I have many good quality restaurants locally, just choose whether one
wishes to eat out or have the food delivered. there are casual eateries and
classy ones, and all those in between. My choice of what and where.
There are top quality coffee shops and bars, and live music, to
entice one out.
I live in Sanur but can travel easily to Seminyak or Legian to sample
their day and night life, their restaurants and shopping. Just find your self a
driver you trust and you can go anywhere.
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| Retirees love walking distance to hundreds of shops restaurants and the beach |
I have my own car and drive during the day but choose mostly at night to
be chauffeured around at a very reasonable price. Taxis will pick you up at the
door, Grab, like Uber, will quote a trip and pick you up. There are good
quality bus services. You can be out a great deal of the time or choose a
quieter life . Once again, one's choice.
There are many expats living in Bali so you always have people to speak
with in your own language if that is what you want. Learning even a little
Bahasa opens doors to more friendships with locals. Personal choice.
Supermarkets and their produce have improved greatly over my 10 years
here. There is very little you can not access here. big choice to make, to cook
or eat out or have a meal or snack delivered.
Quality salons offer all services, be it hair colour or cutting,
pedicures, manicure, acrylic and gel nails, all types of massages, facials etc.
I choose to have a massage bed at home and have someone come to the villa.
Then I can dive in the private pool after and complete the relaxation
side of things. All this at vastly less cost than you would pay
wherever you are living now. In fact, can many of you or your friends indulge
in these sorts of things that I take not for granted, but as necessities
of my lifestyle.
I choose to live in a gated complex that has 24 hour security, that
makes me feel content as a single woman. I have a person in 6 days a week to
clean the pool and another for gardening and maintenance or help with any
heavier chores. They become a type of extended family, if you wish.
My family visit me and I visit them. My youngest son married a Balinese
girl 5 years ago and took her back to Melbourne and I now have a granddaughter
to visit and when she wants to visit her Mum's home place she has that here.
My villa is a quite large but all shape and sizes are available to suits
your needs. Some lovely local furniture and comfy leather chairs can turn a
villa into a true home. So many wonderful decorative bits and pieces that can
be enthralling and all at affordable prices. You can explore you home
decorating senses so inexpensively.
If you are fitness orientated, then join a gym like I have, or play golf
or swim or walk on the beach, explore the streets and markets and shops
and all the other activities that are offered here and are enjoyable because of
the wonderful climate.
Never forget the climate!! Never much temperature change from day to
night.
There is a wet season, where it may rain but is not cold, and this
season is a little difficult to determine now with so many climate changes.
What it means to me is that, when I go out, I carry a folded up umbrella
and a pair of thongs/flip flops to replace my good shoes. Taxis and
drivers take you door to door so not much problem and short lived .
I am only a short flight away from my family and visit whenever I
wish. With all the innovations like WhatsApp etc I speak to my children
virtually every day, share photos and stories, and that's just using the
phone. Email and internet are all there waiting. A good wifi connection is
important to consider.
I have coerced my lawyer, doctor, accountant, bank contact
person, as well as friends and extended family to download the best
apps for communication and we speak whenever we need at no cost. No need to be
on a plan for your phone here, just put credit on for your use and top it up
easily and cheaply.
There are many television package systems to meet your needs. From
Iflix, to Australian channels, the list is enormous at, once again, easily
affordable prices. There is nothing on which you have to miss out, be it a
movie, a series, news etc.
The Balinese generally love their pets and coddle them so if you want a
dog or cat, birds or fish, indulge yourself. The Boarding Kennels are
fanastic and extremely clean and caring. And once again, eminently affordable.
Do not forget that living here means you can explore the rest of
Indonesia and all of Asia at your leisure. Vietnam, Thailand, Korea, Japan,
China etc all so accessible. Try flying to Shanghai and embarking on a
cruise to Japan, Korea etc. I spent a great Christmas doing just that.
I chose to buy a long lease on a villa managed by a Management Company.
I still have 36 years on that lease. I cannot own land here as a foreigner, but
those years will see me out and can be extended up to 99 years at any time.
Just remember, please, you can do just about anything in Bali, as long
as you respect the locals, the local laws, their religion and them. You can
obtain most things you need, for a price, to be negotiated. Just stay clean and
above board and you too can have a great life in Bali. We are blessed to be
able to share a country with wonderful people, wonderful climate and fantastic
advantages in older life.
If you are interested in a great retirement lifestyle, consider Bali,
but choose wisely, through a reputable Western run company. Do not listen
to all the advice you will be given by expats in bars etc about ways to
make money and ways to cheat the system. You do not see many expat
millionaires here despite all the talk.
Coming here is choosing a wonderful and enviable lifestyle, and always be aware, we are lucky enough to be permitted to live in someone else's country. So be happy, safe and warm and pampered.
Coming here is choosing a wonderful and enviable lifestyle, and always be aware, we are lucky enough to be permitted to live in someone else's country. So be happy, safe and warm and pampered.
I highly recommend a Bali escape for your retirement years.
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We thank Ms. E.B. from Australia for a very long and detailed explanation of "What it's like to Retire in Bali"
If the above sounds good to you we are focusing on retirement accommodations and services for baby boomers.
See further information below:
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We thank Ms. E.B. from Australia for a very long and detailed explanation of "What it's like to Retire in Bali"
If the above sounds good to you we are focusing on retirement accommodations and services for baby boomers.
See further information below:
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Thank You Very Much,
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