Sanur · 12 November 2026
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Living in Bali
What life hereactually looks like
Not the brochure version. How you get around, what healthcare is available, who else is here, and what it costs day to day — written about Sanur, where Sanur Breeze Villas is.
Why Sanur
Bali is not one place
Canggu, Seminyak, Ubud and Sanur attract very different people. Sanur is the one Australians in their fifties and sixties keep coming back to.
A laid-back coastal lifestyle
Sanur has a peaceful, village-like atmosphere — a town people live in rather than a nightlife strip. It suits anyone seeking a quieter pace of life by the beach.
Easy access to the airport
Ngurah Rai International Airport is 20 minutes away via the toll road, and Bali is a short flight from Australia.
Excellent healthcare nearby
The new Bali International Hospital in Sanur is open, offering medical services to international standards.
Safe and walkable
Flat terrain, a beachside pedestrian and bicycle path running over 7 km, and low traffic — ideal for morning walks or cycling.
A vibrant expat community
A welcoming hub for Australian retirees, with regular community events, social clubs and familiar faces.
Getting around
You do not need a car in Sanur
The terrain is flat, the beachfront path is car-free, and there are four separate ways to get around that cost very little.
| Option | Where it goes | Price | Payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | Beachfront path, car-free | Free | — |
| Bike rental | Along the beachfront | IDR 25,000/hr or 50,000/day | Mostly cash |
| Electric shuttle | Around Sanur, 6am–10pm | IDR 5,000–10,000/trip | Cash or e-money |
| Trans Metro Dewata | Denpasar, Badung, Gianyar, Tabanan, airport | IDR 4,400/trip | Cashless (e-money, QR) |
| Gojek / Grab | Point to point, on demand | Varies by trip | Card or cash |
Prices as published by Yaran Bali, September 2026. Fares and rental rates change.
Healthcare
The question that used to stop people
For older buyers, healthcare is usually the question that decides whether Bali is viable at all. Sanur is where the answer changed: the new Bali International Hospital is now open, offering world-class medical services to international standards.
For buyers in Seminyak, Siloam Hospital is 10 minutes from de Lagoon. Near Nusa Dua, BIMC Hospital is minutes from the Sawangan site.
After you arrive
We don't disappear at handover
Moving countries is the part nobody sells you on. Yaran's Bali team stays your point of contact.
- Introductions to local service providers
- Language and communication assistance
- Community and expat connections
- Safety and independent living guidance
Guides
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