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Thinking of moving your family to Bali? You’ll be happy to know that Bali is extremely family-friendly. Safe, beautiful, and clean, you and your family will feel secure and well taken care of here in Bali, with kind and welcoming locals, and great infrastructure and amenities including international schools, modern supermarkets, fantastic restaurants, and impressive sporting and entertainment venues to keep the little ones active and occupied. You and your family can also look forward to five-star living at incredibly affordable rates with plenty of Bali villas for sale & long-term rent by Bali Coconut Living. Let’s take a look at the best places to live in Bali with family. Which Part Of Bali Is Best For Families? Bali is big, but the best places to live in Bali with family would be in the more popular neighborhoods of Seminyak (and neighboring Petitenget, Umalas & Kerobokan), as well as the ever-popular hip and trendy Canggu and the calm and laid-back Sanur. Let’s take a look at what each neighborhood has to offer: Seminyak Bali’s most famous & fashionable coastal city is filled with world-class shopping, incredible dining, fantastic pampering, and great entertainment at every corner while beautiful Seminyak Beach is a must-visit, with numerous casual restaurants, beach shacks & beach clubs lining the water’s edge. You can go surfing, horseback riding, or swimming, or head to ‘Eat Street’ to find the best restaurants on the island. Canggu Bali’s most vibrant and trendy neighborhood has beautiful and unique cafes, restaurants to suit all tastes and preferences, and the island’s most exciting beach clubs, shopping, and spas. The vibe here is distinctly different from Seminyak; it’s fresh and unique with so much to see and do. There are wellness & health classes, meet-ups, and fun group activities for both adults and the little ones. Sanur Sanur offers a charming island experience but without the traffic, the noise & the crowds. The town offers elegant dining venues, cool entertainment, amazing spas, and great shopping all wrapped up in a relaxed yet elegant coastal ambiance. The beaches here are soft golden sands with clear calm water, with a long stone promenade that’s lined with gorgeous restaurants, beach clubs, shops, and cafes. Where Do Most Foreigners Live in Bali? In Seminyak, Canggu, and Sanur, there is a huge international community, a healthy mix of locals & foreigners living seamlessly together, as well as a wide range of beautiful and luxurious, family-friendly villas for sale or for long-term rent to choose from. Here are our top three villa recommendations that you’ll love. Coastal Soul Villa A stunning, modern villa in the heart of Seminyak designed for effortless resort-style living, Coastal Soul Villa is perfect for families, with three thoughtfully appointed bedrooms in soft ocean and earthy tones and floor-to-ceiling windows. Expansive stunning ensuites evoke feelings of luxury & pampering while the open living and dining area invites the outdoors in. Entertaining and relaxing is easy with a fully-equipped bar and kitchen, a guest bathroom, a large shimmering swimming pool, and lush tropical landscaping. The villa is filled with natural light all around, and uses all-natural materials and finishing including stone and rattan. Villa Coconut 3 A strikingly modern and minimalistic 2-story, 3-bedroom villa in the trendiest Canggu neighborhood, Villa Coconut 3 comes with an eye-catching monochrome exterior, tinted windows, and an outdoor lounge on emerald green grass that overlooks the pool. The black & white minimalistic theme is punctuated with warm tropical accents, creating a delightful mishmash of styles that is distinctly unique and aesthetically pleasing. The monochromatic theme continues indoors throughout the open-plan living & dining space, in all marble bathrooms, and in the kitchen & laundry area. You’ll love the floor-to-ceiling glass windows that are all around & the balcony that runs the length of the second floor. Villa Mahakarya This stunning boho-style villa is a desert-inspired oasis in Seminyak’s neighboring town of Kerobokan. Designed in brilliant shades of white, beige, and sand, Villa Mahakarya comes with three gorgeous bedrooms decorated in earthy tones, complete with vaulted ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, and beautiful ensuites that embrace the outdoors. There is a closed living and dining area, a fully-equipped kitchen, and the pièce de résistance – an all-white, strikingly beautiful outdoor lounge area, built slightly raised from the ground up, which nestles a shimmering blue swimming pool, a covered seating area with rustic accents, cozy rattan and hardwood furniture, desert décor, palm trees and cacti.  The villa also comes with a storage room and a laundry area, a fishpond, and a garage.   Ready to move your family to Bali? Bali Coconut Living offers beautiful villas for yearly rent, freehold, and leasehold in all of Bali's prime locations. Contact us now. Bali Coconut Living is a leading Seminyak-based villa property agent ready to assist you in buying, selling, and villa maintenance. Feel free to browse through our listings of freehold or leasehold properties, available for sale and for rent in all of the most popular areas including Seminyak, Umalas, Uluwatu, Jimbaran, and Canggu.

In a previous blog post, we talked about retirement and what to expect in terms of living costs in Bali. In today’s post, we’ll take you through our top picks of Bali retirement villages with gorgeous Bali villas for yearly rent, for a comfortable and relaxing, stress-free and worry-free retirement in Bali. Let’s take a look. Sanur A favorite with families, expats and retirees, Sanur is a beautiful seaside town that is truly idyllic and tranquil. It was one of the very first places to welcome tourists in the 1930s, and still permeates an atmosphere of “old Bali”. When retiring in Bali, you could spend your days exploring Sanur’s elegant dining venues, wonderful entertainment and great shopping. The main streets are lined with shady trees and wide sidewalks, making it a delight to explore. The beaches here are soft golden sands and calm waters, safe for swimming, with a wide stone promenade that is lined with restaurants, shops, beach clubs and cafes. Ubud Retirees in Bali looking for lush, peaceful surroundings with magical mountain and rice field views will feel right at home in Ubud. This Bali retirement village attracts all manner of creative souls, from artists to yogis, writers, carvers and painters and is renowned as Bali’s cultural and spiritual heartland. Retiring in Ubud means you could spend your days exploring temples, art galleries and art markets, watch dances and traditional performances. You could also spend your days enjoying the wonderful delights of Ubud town with the best shopping, dining and fun activities. Jimbaran Jimbaran is one of the very best Bali retirement villages for retirees to live in. It’s close to everything including the airport, Kuta and Nusa Dua and is on the halfway point to  Seminyak, Uluwatu, and Canggu. Everything you’ll need is within easy reach including private hospitals and clinics, great shopping and wonderful restaurants. Jimbaran Beach, a beautiful stretch of golden sandy beach, also doubles as the island’s famous seafood hub. Thanks to its hilly landscape and great location close to the sea, residents of Jimbaran enjoy the wonderful sea breeze that blows in from the bay all year round. Nusa Dua Resort-style living is easily within reach here in Nusa Dua, an up-market tourist destination and home to the BTDC, a luxury resort enclave. The beach in Nusa Dua has beautiful soft powdery white sands and gorgeous calm blue water. Retirees living in Nusa Dua will have easy access to lovely shops, malls, restaurants and attractions including Water Blow, which offers beautiful views and a lovely green park. There is also plenty of shopping to indulge in at Bali Collection or just pop by one of the many streetside shops.   Uluwatu Famous for amazing ocean views that never end, Uluwatu is a cliff-top haven that’s located in the Bukit Peninsula area of Bali, home to Bali’s most beautiful beaches like Dreamland, Padang Padang, Pecatu, Balangan and Bingin. With an ever-evolving dining scene, Uluwatu offers plenty of great locations to wine, dine and unwind. Choose from relaxed low-key joints to luxurious beach bars like Single Fin. It’s the ideal Bali retirement village for those who seek peace and tranquility, as Uluwatu is quite a distance away from the hustle and bustle of Kuta, Seminyak or Canggu. The locals are incredibly friendly, day-to-day living is affordable and there is a thriving community to get to know.   Ready to retire in Bali? Contact us now to find your Bali yearly rent. Bali Coconut Living is a leading Seminyak-based villa property agent ready to assist you in your long-term villa rental here in Bali whether you’re looking for a yearly villa to rent or a property to purchase. Feel free to browse through our listings of Bali villa rent yearly, available for sale and for rent in all of the most popular areas including Seminyak, Umalas, Uluwatu, Jimbaran and Canggu.

Moving to Bali? Let’s take a look at the best places to live in Bali for expats. Bali is larger than most people think with multiple towns that come with their own distinct character and unique offerings. Here’s a little summary of each town to give you an idea of what to expect and why they are the best places to live in Bali for expats. Seminyak Bali’s most “cosmopolitan” and fashionable city comes with exciting surprises in the form of world-class shopping, dining, pampering and entertainment. There is something for everyone and for all ages to enjoy, which is why it is one of the best places to live in Bali for expats. Seminyak Beach is a hub of activity and is a popular destination at sunset with trendy beach clubs and restaurants offering delicious cocktails, amazing food and toe-tapping music. Let’s not forget “Eat Street” with its plethora of incredible dining options! When looking for a Bali villa for yearly rent, remember that Seminyak would include the neighboring towns of Petitenget and Umalas. Canggu Once a quiet town teeming with rice fields and surfers, Canggu is now Bali’s most vibrant and exciting seaside town, filled with beautiful cafes, restaurants, beach clubs, shopping, spas, and a thriving wellness scene. It all began in Berawa but these days, all neighborhoods like Batu Botong, Tanah Barak and Batu Mejan, Tanah Lot and Mengwi are also considered Canggu. Expats looking for fresh and friendly vibes, amazing views, great surfing and pleasing aesthetics would love staying here. Everything is at your fingertips – great food for all dietary requirements, flashy outlets, co-working spaces, fun group activities and cool places to hang out, with pretty spas, yoga studios, gyms and wonderful beach clubs to suit all preferences. Kuta Kuta is ideal for expats who are looking for a place with a touch of nostalgia. Here is where it all began, and today Kuta is a thriving town with so much to see and do. Some might find it slightly overwhelming but it has a unique electrifying energy that attracts. In addition to the seemingly unending number of hotels and resorts, restaurants, warungs, pubs and cafes here, Kuta retains its original charms which can easily be found in its many narrow streets and alleys where one could find establishments that have withstood the test of time. Most notably, Kuta is the ultimate sunset destination in South Bali, for the most spectacular blazing red, pink and purple skies every day at sundown. Denpasar The capital of Bali is the center of commerce and education and the seat of the Bali government. The city is no Seminyak or Canggu, but it offers a mix of urban conveniences and traditional Balinese culture, making it ideal for expats who want to be in the center of it all. Being in Denpasar means close access to all schools, offices, markets and government offices. There is great value to be found here with lower costs of living and plenty of local establishments to explore and discover. Denpasar is also close to Sanur with its beautiful beaches, shopping and great dining and Renon, with its gorgeous and expansive park that’s ideal for morning jogs and afternoon walks. Legian Legian is the “entertainment capital” of Bali with non-stop partying, music, shopping and great food and drinks. Kuta’s sister town is also home to beautiful beaches with soft golden sands and a relaxed vibe. The town is pedestrian-friendly, meaning that you could walk to explore and discover gorgeous hidden gems along the main streets and alleyways. You’ll find new, aesthetically pleasing cafes as well as traditional Balinese venues with the charms of yesteryear. Just like Kuta, it’s perfect for expats who love a mix of the old and new and a pulsing entertainment scene at the iconic Legian Street, a pumping and thriving entertainment and shopping hub for both locals and visitors! Ready to find your dream Bali villa for yearly rent? Bali Coconut Living offers beautiful villas for yearly rent, freehold, and leasehold in each of these prime locations. Contact us now. Bali Coconut Living is a leading Seminyak-based villa property agent ready to assist you in buying, selling, and villa maintenance. Feel free to browse through our listings of freehold or leasehold properties, available for sale and for rent in all of the most popular areas including Seminyak, Umalas, Uluwatu, Jimbaran and Canggu.

Retiring in Bali is the perfect way to spend your golden years. Nothing beats waking up in the world’s most beloved tropical paradise day after day, surrounded by beauty, luxury, great weather and the warmth of the Balinese people. Financially, retiring in Bali is a smart way to keep your money working for you. The cost of living is reasonable and affordable when compared to developed nations and other cities in the region. Of course, your budget and lifestyle also come into play but the bottom line is that a stronger foreign currency would go a long way here in Bali. So be prepared to enjoy great value on the cost of living; everything from accommodations to food, entertainment, transportation, and amenities. To give you an idea of the cost of living for retirees in Bali, we’d recommend that you regularly check the current dollar-to-rupiah exchange rate, which at the moment is USD 6 per IDR 100,000. Here’s a rough breakdown of the cost of living for retirees in Bali: Accommodation - Modern Apartment or Luxury Villa The price for a yearly villa rent in Bali can vary greatly depending on the location, inclusions and amenities. A Bali villa rent yearly in Seminyak, Canggu, Uluwatu, Ubud or Sanur can cost you anywhere from IDR 200 million or USD 13,000 to IDR 800 million or USD 53,000, fully furnished with a garden and a pool, with cleaning, maintenance, night security, water, rubbish collection, parking space, banjar fees and wifi all included. A thoughtfully-designed, fully-equipped apartment in all of the areas mentioned above would range between IDR 80 million or USD 5,000 to IDR 300 million or USD 20,000 a year, fully furnished and inclusive of cleaning, maintenance and upkeep, night security, water, rubbish collection, banjar fees, parking space and wifi. Begin the search for your Bali villa for rent yearly or apartment for monthly or long-term rent with Bali Coconut Living. Dining Food is delicious and affordable in Bali, for both local and international cuisines. Street food and local warungs (small eateries) offer meals for as little as USD $1 to USD $2 per dish. Prices would understandably be higher if you prefer to dine out at speciality restaurants, trendy cafes or at beach clubs. Expect to spend approximately USD $10 per dish or per cocktail in a well-established eatery or a five-star venue. Groceries Fresh local vegetables and fruits, meat, eggs, seafood and poultry are all available at standard market rates and are even cheaper at the local wet markets. For example, 1kg of garlic costs IDR 20,000 or approximately USD 1.30 and a whole chicken costs IDR 45,000 each or USD 3.00. There are air-conditioned supermarkets which offer fresh bakery and imported goods which would cost substantially more than local products here in Bali. Scooter & Car Rental You could easily rent a scooter or a car here in Bali & public transportation such as taxis, Grab and GoJek are relatively affordable. Hiring a driver would also be a smart way to get around while contributing to the local economy. Plus, you won’t have to worry about driving in Bali’s infamous traffic or finding parking! Staff One of the requirements for obtaining a Retirement Visa is to hire a local Balinese person to help you around your home. Expect to pay IDR 2,000,000 or USD $134 to IDR 2,500,000 or USD $160 per month per staff, which is a bargain considering everything that they’ll help you with from cleaning to groceries, feeding your pets, cooking and keeping you company. Retirement Visa All you need to retire in Bali is a Retirement Visa which would set you back approximately USD 800 or USD 12 million per year per applicant. Ready to retire in Bali? Contact us now to find your Bali long-term rent. Bali Coconut Living is a leading Seminyak-based villa property agent ready to assist you in your long-term villa rental here in Bali whether you’re looking for a yearly villa to rent or a property to purchase. Feel free to browse through our listings of Bali villa rent yearly, available for sale and for rent in all of the most popular areas including Seminyak, Umalas, Uluwatu, Jimbaran and Canggu.

Bali is a real life paradise when it comes to the stuff of vacations. Though you might be wondering, is it a good lifestyle fit for a long term homebase? There are many reasons why you should move to Bali. Bali is a haven for those who are working online and would like to call this tiny island home, as well as entrepreneurs, digital nomads, yoga lovers and families who live happily in Bali. Since the flights are afforadbale for Australians, Bali has become the playground for them. Much of the expats in Bali tend to choose the comfortable middle-class budget. Though for a more budget-friendly living cost and a fast-growing expat region of Ubud. There’s always an option for the length of stay on the island whether its 3 to 6 months or a full-time living on the island. Internet There’s internet in every corner of Bali including in its beach community and smaller towns, but don’t expect high-speed internet throughout the island. The best and most reliable connections would be in the main tourist areas and larger resorts such as Ubud, Canggu, Seminyak, Kuta & Sanur. Satellite internet is another option in rural areas.   Child Friendliness Bali is considered very child-friendly, just like other places in Southeast Asia. There are several international schools offering varying degrees of intenational level education. It's best to do your research before you make a choice of living locations as the traffic in Bali can lead to long transit times between areas.   Currency The Indonesian Rupiah is the currency of Indonesia. If you are coming in from Australia the exchange rate is quite simple – simply remove the last four zeros for an approximate price in AUD. The USD is currently around IDR 14.000 to the dollar. The great thing about Bali is that it's a small island that you can explore on the weekend. If you live in Ubud, where most of the expats live, getting to the other areas can be only a coupld of hours away. While if you have a little more than the average budget, you can live in the more resort-like coastal towns. Contact Bali Coconut Living for a villa rental in a short or long stay and they will recommend the best stays anywhere around the island for your Bali expat experience!