Bali Relocation Guide

Complete moving checklist and essential information

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Moving Checklist

Pre-Move

First Week

First Month

First 3 Months

Visa Options

Tourist Visa on Arrival (VOA)

30 days, extendable once for 30 days. $35 USD.

B211A Social-Cultural Visa

60 days, renewable 4x (max 6 months). ~$150-250 USD via agent.

KITAS (Limited Stay Permit)

1-2 years, renewable. For work, family, investment. Requires sponsor.

Retirement Visa

55+, proof of $1,500/mo income. 1 year renewable up to 5 years.

Monthly Costs

Rent (1BR villa)$500-1,000
Rent (3BR villa)$1,200-2,500
Groceries (single)$200-350
Eating out$300-600
Utilities$80-150
Internet (fast)$35-70
Scooter rental$50-80
Gym membership$40-100
Total (single)$1,500-2,500

Healthcare

International Hospitals

  • • BIMC Hospital (Nusa Dua, Kuta)
  • • Siloam Hospital (Denpasar)
  • • Kasih Ibu Hospital (Denpasar)

Health Insurance

International: Cigna Global, Allianz Care ($100-300/mo)
Local: Prudential Indonesia, AXA Mandiri ($50-150/mo)

Doctor Visit Costs

General: $15-40 | Specialist: $30-80 | Emergency: $100-500

International Schools

Canggu Community School

Preschool-High School. $8,000-15,000/year. Holistic education.

Green School Bali

K-12. $10,000-25,000/year. Sustainability-focused, bamboo campus.

Bali Island School

Preschool-Grade 8. $7,000-12,000/year. IB curriculum.

Dyatmika School

K-12. $6,000-12,000/year. IB, Sanur location.

Essential Tips

Banking

• Open account at BCA, Mandiri, or CIMB Niaga
• Bring passport + KITAS/KITAP
• Use Wise/Revolut for international transfers
• Mobile banking is essential (BCA mobile, Mandiri)

Transportation

• International license valid for 3-6 months
• Indonesian license required long-term
• Gojek/Grab for rides & deliveries
• Scooter rental: $50-80/month, car: $300-500/month

Internet & Phone

• Fiber: Biznet, IndiHome (50-100 Mbps, $35-70/mo)
• Mobile: Telkomsel, XL (4G/5G, $10-20/mo)
• Coworking: Dojo, Outpost, Hubud

Safety & Security

• Bali is very safe overall
• Use hotel safe for valuables
• Be careful with scooter traffic
• Register with your embassy