Latest article
Sanur
Sanur sunset routine: slow evenings by the sea in Bali
Plan a Sanur sunset routine with gentle beachfront walks, local fishing boats and relaxed dinners, plus practical tips for your retirement evenings in Bali.
Blog
Retiring in Bali,everything you need to know
What it costs, what happens to your pension, which visa you need, and what an ordinary week in Bali actually feels like.
Everyday Bahasa Indonesia phrases for retirement in Bali
Learn everyday Bahasa Indonesia phrases for greetings, polite chats and ordering food in Sanur, with practical tips for Australians planning retirement in Bali.
Shopping in Sanur: local markets versus supermarkets
Shopping in Sanur made practical: learn what to buy at Pasar Sindhu, Grand Lucky and Pande Putri, with tips on bargaining, food safety and weekly routines.
Internet and utilities in Sanur: setting up your Bali home
Set up internet and utilities in Sanur with practical tips on Wi-Fi providers, prepaid electricity tokens, Indonesian bank payments and household budgeting.
Household staff in Bali: costs and etiquette for retirees
Household staff in Bali can make retirement easier. Learn how to agree on pay, working hours, privacy and respectful routines for everyday life in Sanur.
Socialising in Sanur: clubs and community for retirees
Socialising in Sanur starts with shared routines. Find walking groups, yoga, volunteer opportunities and local gatherings to help you feel at home in Bali.
Drinking Water in Bali: Galon Delivery and Home Filters
Drinking water in Bali: learn how galon delivery works, which water to use for cooking and brushing your teeth, and how household filters such as reverse osmosis systems can make everyday life more convenient.
Bali zoning: a simple guide for retirees buying or renting
Understand Bali zoning before buying or renting a retirement home. Learn what zone colours mean, how permits fit in and what to check before you commit.
Your Age Pension in Bali: portability and the 26-week rule
Taking your Age Pension overseas to Bali? Learn what changes after 26 weeks, how residence affects your rate and what to tell Centrelink before you move.
Dengue in Bali: mosquito prevention and warning signs
Understand dengue Bali risks, reduce mosquitoes around your Sanur home, and recognise symptoms that need medical attention, with practical household advice.
The Real Cost of Retiring in Bali on the Age Pension
Plan a monthly budget for retiring in Bali in 2026, with Sanur living costs, health cover and Australian Age Pension rules to check before moving overseas.
Sanur Wet Season: What Australian Retirees Can Expect
Learn what the Sanur wet season feels like, from short heavy showers to humidity, and how to plan your daily routine, home, health and transport in Bali.
Retiring in Bali as an Australian: The Honest Guide
What retiring in Bali actually involves for Australians: the money, the visa, healthcare, how you hold the property, and the questions worth asking before you commit.
Cost of Living in Bali vs Australia: A Retiree's Comparison
What a month in Sanur actually costs against a month in an Australian capital: rent, groceries, power, transport and health cover, with the numbers laid side by side.
Your Medicare When You Retire Overseas
Medicare eligibility lasts five years for citizens and twelve months for permanent residents, but you cannot use it from Bali. What that means for health cover in Sanur.
A Week in Sanur: What Retirement Here Actually Feels Like
Not the holiday version. What an ordinary week looks like when you live in Sanur: the morning walk, the market, the coffee, the people you end up knowing.
Getting Around Sanur Is Easier Than You Think
Walking, bike hire, the electric shuttle, the Trans Metro Dewata bus and ride-hailing: what each option costs in Sanur, and how you pay for it.
Why Sanur Suits Australian Retirees
A short flight from Australia, a new international hospital, a flat and walkable town, and an established expat community: what makes Sanur different from the rest of Bali.
How Your Money Is Protected When You Buy Off the Plan in Bali
Escrow and progress payments at Sanur Breeze Villas V: the mechanics of what happens to your money between signing at the notary and getting the keys.
What Bali Villa Rental Returns Actually Look Like
Twelve months of real net income from a comparable Sanur villa, benchmarked against ten others, and why the headline yield numbers you see online are usually gross.