Where other than Bali?
Good afternoon all,I have been considering relocating to Bali but after a visit again last year and looking at the place being just overwhelmed with tourists and development I wonder what are the alternatives.
Basically I would prefer a seaside location with affordable house rents and access to shops with most food and material needs as well as internet realiability.
I do not need to live in an expatriate enclave. Am considering Pulau Batam.
Thanks in anticipation of your response.
Harry
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Bali is a great place with not that expensive cost of living. Yes, affordable I must say. You can also consider Philippines like Harry suggested. The country is rich in natural resources, and communication should never be a problem since locals are very good with the English language. But if your first option is Bali, then go for it. I believe it's a great choice.4
Thank you Thunderkatt and Klemencja.In answer to Thunderkatt I am kind of retiring. However, I do not have a grand superannuation package or a reserve of assets. I am choosing Indonesia as my partner is Indonesian and I expect to get more for my pension than I would in Australia.
With that I am still very active, jogging, snorkeling, roller blading. Am a bit intimidated by the kind of monies paid in rent by expats.
Is there more modest housing at Alor and Amed than that aimed at the tourist and expatriate markets?
Yours tropically, Harry
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I cannot comment on prices as I do not know enough about the market in Bali. However, since you have an indonesian partner I believe you more of a cost advantage.I met a motorcycle taxi driver who had a nice place in Amed with a view of the ocean. He paid next to nothing. There's a lot of vacant land around Amed. It is also an arid area. I am sure you can get something beach front for "cheap" as long as you are away from the snorkeling and diving areas.
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Hi Harry,I saw a few nice houses in Kalabahi that are for rent, and the rent is lower than in Bali.
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Hi Harry,I saw a few nice houses in Kalabahi that are available for rent, and the house rent is much lower than in Bali. Medical treatment is good. The two-year-old daughter of a friend of mine was operated ion a hernia in the public hospital, and everything was perfect. I was treated for a minor injury and wanted to pay for the treatment, but they just wozuldn't tanke any money. There is a big supermarket and several small ones where you get most of the usual stuff. A friend of mine was buying a notebook and said there was no need anymor to go to Kupang, he got it in Kalabahi for the same price. For Indonesia, it's fairly easy to get an old-age pensioner's visa (from the age of 55), but as f your partner is Indonesian, you may have other possibilities.
Keep in touch; I can give you more info.
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Thank you Klemencja, I have just been looking at Kalabahi and would be pleased to get more information as offered.What is the situation with travel there. I see there is a regional airport. Does this become an expensive destination? Anyway, I would like to hear whatever you have to say.
As we are planning to get married, then getting permanent residence as the spouse of an Indonesian national is not so difficult.
If it were convenient you might email me h.martin@ozemail.com.au Thanks.
Where are you located. I am in Townsville northern Queensland.
Yours tropically, Harry
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Selamat Pagi Mimpimanis,Thanks for your thoughts on Lombok. Being of modest means I am looking for a house with a couple of bedrooms, preferably near the sea but not in an expatriate enclave.
Do you have any idea of what kind amounts houses are leased for on Lombok?
Yours tropically, Harry
