Moving to Bali - The REAL cost

there is a lot more than rent and food to factor into moving to, or retiring in Bali.

[ghostoftomjoadRATM]

Our deepest condolences to you and your family mate. I know its been a while but I know the memories are still with you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all 🙏♥️

[lubyard]

One of your best. Heartfelt and so true. Condolences to you and your family.

[jennynairn]

I've been offered several jobs in Bali but it will not cover my Aussie mortgage. I'm now renting out the spare rooms in my Oz house. At $200/room a week, 4 rooms will definitely cover my mortgage. I've been a sole parent for over 2 decades. I have 3 more rooms that I can rent out, once I move stuff to the back shed (it's big). But I just got offered a Head Chef position at a new restaurant here in Perth. 2 of my cooks are Balinese and the Head Chef at our sister restaurant is from Jakarta. Maybe, in time, I can bring my fiancè out to Oz, sponsored through my work? He's an amazing cook. Then we can save up for our dream of living on Gili Trawangan and having our own restaurant. We all need goals and hopes 🙏🏻

[vickokoszka]

G'day Muzza,
Have had you and your sister in my thoughts many times over the last few had a moment of enlightenment that I truely mean with the GREATEST OF RESPECT AND LOVE TO YOU AND YOUR AMAZING, BEAUTIFUL
I hope you dont mind me sharing, but I think I'm meant
What an Amazing, Strong and Beautiful Woman your SISTER THROUGH EVERYTHING THAT WAS GOING ON SHE WAS STILL COMPLETELY FOCUSED ON HOLDING ON TO MAKE SURE YOU COULD SEE HER....EVEN FOR JUST A MOMENT SO YOU GOOD SAY
SHE IS AN ANGEL MATE AND HER LOVE AND RESPECT FOR YOU AND HER RELATIONSHIP IS BEYOND MEASURE.
❤🙏🌟

[rockyfox]

So sorry to hear about your sister mate.
🙏🏽
You hit the nail on the head about how difficult and complicated it can be to move to Indonesia. It's not all roses and unicorns, it takes hard work, determination and honesty with yourself to make it work.
If you're back in town in a couple of weeks I'd love to buy you a wee glass of something cold and frothy at the HGB, assuming Ron hasn't barred both of us 😁🍻

[fGP]

Really good insight Muzza that sometimes we don’t necessarily take into account.

[edstraker]

Bear in mind too, that February 2024 is the Indonesian general election. There will be a new president, which may stir things up regarding visas etc.

[stevepierce]

Good on ya mate, I can see emotion in your eyes and voice. Your a good man and everything will work out for you. Hardest thing is letting go of things that have become attached to you. I feel you as i'm going through that same process right now and want to follow your dream also of living in Bali.

[diannachan]

I have lived in 5 different countries. (Army bratt & gypsy blood running through my veins).
When I moved for NZ to AU I went with a suitcase and a handbag.
When I moved to Bali during the pandemic I came with 1 lrg and 1 medium suitcase plus a 7kg carry on bag.
Learning how to leave stuff behind is a lesson.. the hardest thing I left in NZ was my waterbed lol.. the hardest thing I left when moving here was my grown kids and my grand kids.. fortunately I will get to go back and visit with them.. 😊

[timvl]

I know how you feel. I emptied a three story house and downsized into 10 medium boxes to ship over from the states.. best thing is too be practical on what to take and learn to let go of what you cannot take.

[Ufogochannel]

Cheer up mate, You live in paradise. 😎 look you up when I next visit. 🏖️👍

[TonyMetcalfe-lwhr]

So sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family at this sad time. I found your videos on you tube last year before a mate and I went to Kuta. We had a blast and your videos were so helpful. I could help but notice you were in Bathurst. Bathurst is my home town so if there’s anything I can do to help you please let me know. Take care pal.

[flaviosibilla]

Oh crap.. sorry to hear about sis. Keep on doing the videos mate, keep the mind busy - might catch up with you there on the next trip.

[walkabout...]

Sincerest Condolences regarding your sister bro...
🙏🙏🙏

[lewisjones]

Passing on my condolences to you mate, head up <3 we are all here for you brother!

[waynejill]

We have a mate over there & we used to bring his tools over on each flight, and other friends would do the same.

[HectorRodriguez-kefn]

My condolences to you and your family Muzz.

[mountainconstructions]

Really feeling for you and family on this one Murray.
Saying it how it is mate, something you're so good at... But it hurts as all when that reality is turned on you during events like these.
You're one solid guy.
Remember to also give yourself a break.
Cheers mate

[SuiGenerisAbbie]

Moving is bloody traumatic regardless of how far you are going!
Muzza, I am ever so sorry for your loss.
I know how much you adored your sibling.
Deaths, divorces and moving are the most traumatic events so they say.

[SuiGenerisAbbie]

Muzza, you so self-less!
Bali and Vie love you so much.
Bali was where you were meant to be!