Reality of living in BALI. Q & A and BUDGET for 2024.

If you are planning on moving to Bali watch this video first! We answer questions that are asked by subscribers and people we meet on the street. Join us for this session about our lucky lifestyle in BALI SANUR. We also go through our BUDGET and explain our costs of living in BALI in 2024.
#bali #sanur #retirement #budget #vlog #adayinmylife #expatlife
DISCLAIMER: For all matters in this video relating to Health, Visas, Leases and financial commentary is not advice. We highly recommend you seek professional guidance in all these matters discussed.
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  • @BalilifewithRichard
    @BalilifewithRichard23 сағат бұрын

    Please subscribe and hit that like button 🙏

  • @nexusportboy
    @nexusportboy4 күн бұрын

    WOW. Hopefully the viewers appreciate you letting them into your life for no other reason than to help them 👏👏👏 you’re braver than me😀 we have done the same and been living here for 7 months and been regular visitors since 1980. It’s the same experience we had had with our permanent move here. 🍻

  • @BalilifewithRichard

    @BalilifewithRichard

    4 күн бұрын

    Great stuff. I’m sure you have had 7 months of bliss 🌴

  • @user-dc9to7fj3q
    @user-dc9to7fj3q10 сағат бұрын

    Great video Richard So inspirational I’m 59 and would love to try Sanur for retirement but need to convince the missis Keep them coming

  • @BalilifewithRichard

    @BalilifewithRichard

    10 сағат бұрын

    Thanks for watching . I hope your dream comes true one day 🙏

  • @markashman3725
    @markashman37253 күн бұрын

    We should catch up for a beer mate , i live in sanur on apension

  • @BalilifewithRichard

    @BalilifewithRichard

    3 күн бұрын

    Yes sounds good 👍

  • @stephenmurfit800
    @stephenmurfit800Күн бұрын

    Awesome video Richard, firstly thankfully you escaped that car accident in reasonable shape, albeit I understand you're ptsd. This us youre the best video to date, I really enjoyed you exposing yourself along with your budgets etc. I hope you're doing well, mate. I'm very interested in retiring in Sanur in a year or two as i am an Army veteran living solo, looking at a relaxing place to live my latter years.

  • @BalilifewithRichard

    @BalilifewithRichard

    Күн бұрын

    Thank you 🙏

  • @MantaRayVideo
    @MantaRayVideoКүн бұрын

    Thanks for the Info Richard!

  • @BalilifewithRichard

    @BalilifewithRichard

    Күн бұрын

    Your welcome 🙏

  • @rdmthwaites
    @rdmthwaites2 күн бұрын

    So happy for you both. Definitely a great decision to move and enjoy life xxx

  • @BalilifewithRichard

    @BalilifewithRichard

    2 күн бұрын

    Thanks 🙏

  • @CameroneProductions
    @CameroneProductions3 күн бұрын

    Just so you know, as far as I'm aware, the Aus govt will want you to go back and live in Aus for 2 years before they'll release your pension if you've been out of Aus a certain amount of time. I think you can holiday for 3 weeks every 6 months in that time. Don't quote me on it but it happened to a friend of mine. Might be worth looking into....Astungkara 🙏🕉

  • @steveth1000

    @steveth1000

    3 күн бұрын

    Google it for Centrelink information

  • @BalilifewithRichard

    @BalilifewithRichard

    3 күн бұрын

    Thanks 🙏

  • @jacquelinedella-santa2451
    @jacquelinedella-santa24513 күн бұрын

    ❤❤❤ thank you, Richard, love your videos

  • @BalilifewithRichard

    @BalilifewithRichard

    3 күн бұрын

    You are so welcome👍

  • @fleursmith5761
    @fleursmith57612 күн бұрын

    Thanks Richard for sharing both general and personal stuff and tips. Nice to see you both settling in very well.

  • @BalilifewithRichard

    @BalilifewithRichard

    2 күн бұрын

    Our pleasure! 👍

  • @AndrewFudge734
    @AndrewFudge7342 күн бұрын

    Just thought i would let you know if you did not know already, but the age pension is taxable income in Australia when you are living in Bali as you are considered a foreign tax resident for tax purrposes. As a guide the age pesnion will be taxed at 25% but depends if you have other Australian income.

  • @BalilifewithRichard

    @BalilifewithRichard

    2 күн бұрын

    Good info thank you 🙏

  • @jacquelinedella-santa2451
    @jacquelinedella-santa24513 күн бұрын

    You are adorable when you described the cool breeze in your hair 😂😂😂

  • @BalilifewithRichard

    @BalilifewithRichard

    3 күн бұрын

    😁

  • @cherylguthrie9226
    @cherylguthrie92264 күн бұрын

    Very interesting & very helpful - as always. I love your - and Karen's - kind & genuine personalities & I look forward to your vlogs very much. Thanks guys🤩🤩

  • @BalilifewithRichard

    @BalilifewithRichard

    4 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much!🙏

  • @mybaliloves
    @mybaliloves3 күн бұрын

    Thanks Richard, great information 👍🏻

  • @BalilifewithRichard

    @BalilifewithRichard

    3 күн бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!🙏

  • @bishopsonmain
    @bishopsonmain4 күн бұрын

    Great video thanks Richard, you’re relaxing into it much more now which is great and really appreciate the info, I’m always interested in people who have moved there! It’s great to get some background on the whys and how it all came about. Cheers and enjoy!

  • @BalilifewithRichard

    @BalilifewithRichard

    4 күн бұрын

    Thank you I’m not a natural on camera so I do struggle with that. I’m learning more with each video I do . Thank you for your kind words 🙏

  • @BeachbohobyKathleen
    @BeachbohobyKathleen4 күн бұрын

    Thanks Richard great overview!❤

  • @BalilifewithRichard

    @BalilifewithRichard

    4 күн бұрын

    Your welcome 🙏

  • @4flyguyeli
    @4flyguyeli3 күн бұрын

    Another great video! Thankyou!

  • @BalilifewithRichard

    @BalilifewithRichard

    3 күн бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it!🙏

  • @kevinantonovich9409
    @kevinantonovich94094 күн бұрын

    Hi Richard, I am enjoying your Sanur videos. I will be there in September, hopefully will see you and Karen out and about

  • @BalilifewithRichard

    @BalilifewithRichard

    4 күн бұрын

    Thank you. If you see us just wave and we will say hello 🙏

  • @Lynette4227
    @Lynette42273 күн бұрын

    Great video Richard! Unfortunately we left it too late in life to make the move but absolutely love hearing about it all from you. Cheers to you and Karen…..and thank you for sharing 🤗

  • @BalilifewithRichard

    @BalilifewithRichard

    3 күн бұрын

    ❤️

  • @steveth1000

    @steveth1000

    3 күн бұрын

    I read an article the other day by a woman in Darwin saying her 80 year old parents sold up and moved to Bali.

  • @BalilifewithRichard

    @BalilifewithRichard

    3 күн бұрын

    @@steveth1000 yes I saw that

  • @Lynette4227

    @Lynette4227

    3 күн бұрын

    Interesting! Same age…..but maybe they don’t have health issues 🤔 Plus Darwin being so close their family could get there to them if needed?

  • @BalilifewithRichard

    @BalilifewithRichard

    3 күн бұрын

    @@Lynette4227 👍

  • @christineviking1578
    @christineviking15783 күн бұрын

    It's always interesting to get a bit of a utuber's backstory. Thanks for sharing some personal info...I think it helps people connect with you more easily...hence i've now subscribed. I'm happy you and Karen are living life on your terms. I've been visiting Bali, mainly Sanur, 2 to 3 times a year since 1984 and have considered retirement there also.

  • @BalilifewithRichard

    @BalilifewithRichard

    3 күн бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it! and thanks for subscribing 🙏

  • @briechilli4496
    @briechilli44962 күн бұрын

    Thank you

  • @BalilifewithRichard

    @BalilifewithRichard

    2 күн бұрын

    You're welcome

  • @jeremythemadbutcher6729
    @jeremythemadbutcher67293 күн бұрын

    Great information 👍 love your work 🤙

  • @BalilifewithRichard

    @BalilifewithRichard

    3 күн бұрын

    Thanks 👍

  • @Twoaussieguys
    @Twoaussieguys4 күн бұрын

    Thanks again, really informative for people looking to take the leap into Bali living.

  • @BalilifewithRichard

    @BalilifewithRichard

    4 күн бұрын

    Our pleasure!

  • @amritaowl5078
    @amritaowl50783 күн бұрын

    Thank you Richard, great video ☺ we plan to visit Sanur in Oct 🥰

  • @BalilifewithRichard

    @BalilifewithRichard

    3 күн бұрын

    Fantastic , have a great holiday 🌴

  • @lizpearce3748
    @lizpearce37482 күн бұрын

    My husband got his licence for Indonesia through the police cost us 50.00 for 5 yrs must admit this was 2 yrs ago.

  • @BalilifewithRichard

    @BalilifewithRichard

    2 күн бұрын

    Awesome

  • @joannehaggarty1638
    @joannehaggarty16384 күн бұрын

    Thanks for sharing love ur vlogs😁

  • @BalilifewithRichard

    @BalilifewithRichard

    4 күн бұрын

    Thank you 🙏

  • @anthonyhunt561
    @anthonyhunt5614 күн бұрын

    Richard be very careful with the Australian pension, you must be living in Australia two years prior to make it portable. I am waiting till I’m 67 before making the move.

  • @BalilifewithRichard

    @BalilifewithRichard

    4 күн бұрын

    Yes we understand , thanks 👍

  • @steveth1000

    @steveth1000

    4 күн бұрын

    I don't think that's true. You can come back and get on the pension but you need to stay in Australia for 2 years before you go back overseas. We had friends come back from 8 years in Thailand and Michael went on the pension at 68. When he returned.

  • @BalilifewithRichard

    @BalilifewithRichard

    4 күн бұрын

    @@steveth1000it is a difficult one and when we get closer to that time we will have a good look at the process

  • @anthonyhunt561

    @anthonyhunt561

    4 күн бұрын

    @@steveth1000 Yes you can get the pension as soon as you return but you stay in Australia for two years before it’s portable, you can have holidays but the pension stops.

  • @andreastewart760

    @andreastewart760

    4 күн бұрын

    Love your videos Richard, am very interested in the pension thing, namely, can we get it? Looking at engaging with Frank and Monika when the time comes. Murray Wilkinson is my husbands best friend. Between Muzza and yourself we should be right. Looking forward to the move 😊

  • @lindamcglashan791
    @lindamcglashan7914 күн бұрын

    Great video, thank you... are there any villas in your complex that are available on a monthly basis?

  • @BalilifewithRichard

    @BalilifewithRichard

    4 күн бұрын

    Hi thanks for watching. No I don’t think so

  • @madelinehaynes8671
    @madelinehaynes86714 күн бұрын

    Love your videos. My husband and i are coming out to Sanur next month on holiday. We cant wait. For future vlogs could you possibly recommend best barbers and hairdresser in Sanur. Thank you.

  • @BalilifewithRichard

    @BalilifewithRichard

    4 күн бұрын

    Hi thanks for watching I don’t use a barber , I cut my hair myself LOL For hairdresser Chic is popular and The shampoo lounge is popular with expats.

  • @madelinehaynes8671

    @madelinehaynes8671

    4 күн бұрын

    @@BalilifewithRichard 😀 Thank you. I'll check them out 👍🏻

  • @BalilifewithRichard

    @BalilifewithRichard

    4 күн бұрын

    @@madelinehaynes8671 👍

  • @julienash9470
    @julienash94704 күн бұрын

    Hi Guys, love your channel and love it in Bali, particularly Sanur. It's great that your making friends there, are you making friends with any Balinese locals there and also how well are you accepted there as residents? I'm asking that purely because Australia is a country that has always had immigrants coming in every year, some people like it and some don't so much. I'd be interested in your views on that. Cheers Vince and Julie in South Australia.

  • @BalilifewithRichard

    @BalilifewithRichard

    4 күн бұрын

    Hi . We have a few Balinese friends that we run into and catch up with. I think if you are not to over the top and respect the local people and culture you do get accepted here.

  • @julienash9470

    @julienash9470

    4 күн бұрын

    @@BalilifewithRichard Fair call, thanks. I found Balinese quite interested in life in Australia, asking questions about exactly where we live here and what we do etc. I'd certainly hate to think they were feeling overwhelmed with large numbers etc.

  • @BalilifewithRichard

    @BalilifewithRichard

    4 күн бұрын

    @@julienash9470 population is growing all over the world and there are so many Aussies leaving Australia due to cost of living. As long as you show respect ,you receive it in return ❤️

  • @catherinemckinnon800
    @catherinemckinnon8003 күн бұрын

    Hi would love for us show us your villa

  • @BalilifewithRichard

    @BalilifewithRichard

    3 күн бұрын

    I have just recently completed a video tour of our villa . Have a look at our channel for it 👍

  • @sharonw3982
    @sharonw39824 күн бұрын

    Hi Richard - just wondering do you have a base / house you rent in Australia- thanks

  • @BalilifewithRichard

    @BalilifewithRichard

    4 күн бұрын

    Hi thanks for watching 👍

  • @Villa_Nyantai
    @Villa_Nyantai3 күн бұрын

    You gave a breakdown of different cost's but how much aud$ do you spend per month minus rental leases do you spend ?

  • @BalilifewithRichard

    @BalilifewithRichard

    3 күн бұрын

    It’s approx $800-850 a month . Food/dinning, shopping, internet, phone, electricity and bike.

  • @Villa_Nyantai

    @Villa_Nyantai

    3 күн бұрын

    @Balibliss123 wow , so inexpensive

  • @BalilifewithRichard

    @BalilifewithRichard

    3 күн бұрын

    @@Villa_Nyantaiyep sure is . That’s not lease cost though 👍

  • @Villa_Nyantai

    @Villa_Nyantai

    3 күн бұрын

    @Balibliss123 omg . You guys are killing it . That's our weekly budget 😩

  • @BalilifewithRichard

    @BalilifewithRichard

    3 күн бұрын

    @@Villa_Nyantai it’s very cheap living here if you are careful

  • @macleayexplorer
    @macleayexplorer4 күн бұрын

    Do you have to pay your lease for 24 years or once per year? That is $240k or $10k per annum?

  • @BalilifewithRichard

    @BalilifewithRichard

    4 күн бұрын

    Hi long leases are paid up front, that’s why when it’s broken down to yearly it’s cheaper 👍

  • @macleayexplorer

    @macleayexplorer

    4 күн бұрын

    @@BalilifewithRichard Thanks, I was wondering that but it was unclear. I may be wrong but the detail may be as important as the information you are kindly delivering. The health Insurance was a bit unclear too. For people retiring in Bali with age pension, the instance of heart conditions and associated age issues is important, therefore health insurance needs to be a little clearer. For example my understanding is that Australian Medicare ceases to be a benefit when living overseas. Even if you return to Australia for an operation may see you paying full price. Im not trying to be negative, because I believe it is great to retire in Bali. Maybe a suggestion would be to place a disclaimer in the comments section or as a slide in your video. Something like “ DISCLAIMER: For all matters in this video relating to “health, visas, home leases and any financial commentary is not advice. We highly recommend seeking professional advice on all matters mentioned in this video” I know this sounds a bit pragmatic but some people look for any excuse to get litigious. The last thing you need is to be hit with a legal nutcase.

  • @BalilifewithRichard

    @BalilifewithRichard

    4 күн бұрын

    @@macleayexplorer yes I will put a disclaimer in the description. Thanks for advice , I appreciate it 👍

  • @lee-annelandownunder4731

    @lee-annelandownunder4731

    4 күн бұрын

    Geez you are a beautiful couple and I love your content xxx

  • @BalilifewithRichard

    @BalilifewithRichard

    4 күн бұрын

    @@lee-annelandownunder4731 thank you 🙏

  • @fionahamilton2060
    @fionahamilton20604 күн бұрын

    I would love to move to Bali but being a single old duck I’m fearful of such a big decision.

  • @BalilifewithRichard

    @BalilifewithRichard

    4 күн бұрын

    It’s a hard decision and everyone’s circumstances are different 🙏

  • @debbiehermans5175

    @debbiehermans5175

    4 күн бұрын

    Lots of single old ducks living in Sanur just got to take the leap ❤

  • @BalilifewithRichard

    @BalilifewithRichard

    4 күн бұрын

    @@debbiehermans5175❤️

  • @stephencollicoat1226

    @stephencollicoat1226

    4 күн бұрын

    Great video full of interesting information and detail. One thing, is anyone living in the flat that you bought?

  • @BalilifewithRichard

    @BalilifewithRichard

    4 күн бұрын

    @@stephencollicoat1226the apartment was a 1 year lease, so we didn’t buy a long lease on that. It’s vacant at the moment