Why people leave Singapore for Bali, Indonesia

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Meet Alex. Seven years ago, he moved to Bali, Indonesia, and since then, he has been developing luxury real estate projects there. While showing me one of his stunning villas, Alex shared why every foreigner should learn the Indonesian language, whether real estate investments in Bali are overrated, and why there is much more freedom in Indonesia than in Singapore. Enjoy!

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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Intro
00:45 Speaking Bahasa Indonesia
01:01 Culture shock
03:03 Bali 15 years ago
04:11 Singapore vs. Bali
04:29 Misconceptions about Bali
05:58 Who comes to Bali?
08:39 Cost of living in Bali
10:15 Economic growth in Indonesia
12:32 Bali vs. Phuket
14:37 Indonesia’s biggest problem
15:50 What makes Balinese angry at foreigners
19:29 How to deal with Indonesians
21:30 Must-visit places in Bali
22:49 Where tourists should stay in Bali
25:28 Where to invest: Bali, Phuket, or Dubai
28:17 Secret to investing in villas
30:10 Living in a villa in Bali
34:25 Buying a villa in Bali
37:56 Why Alex builds villas
38:35 Cost of property in Bali
41:41 Singaporeans in Bali
46:38 Medical centers in Bali
47:44 Renting out a villa in Bali
50:17 The meaning of life

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[SeanieinLombok]

Indonesia, is much much more than Bali. I Moved here ten years ago, again, in real estate and development originally, Lombok offers much more potential upside, and on a longer term, Sumbawa, Belitung, Raja Ampat.. 100% learn bahasa Indonesia; as a trading language its relatively easy.

[geedee]

Super interesting episode Max. Really enjoy your content, especially on Indonesia as I myself have moved here some 13 years ago. So I like seeing what other people have made of their opportunities here in our beautiful Indonesia.

[agusfirmansyah]

This bro alex are type of foreigner that can be accept by local, smile, respect

[altrazh-]

wow great guest, super knowledgeable about the area, and even the current economic & social climate in Indonesia as a whole.

[ariaaulia]

Very enjoyable content. Shout out to Alex for being a great guest! He's very knowledgeable and he really have a good insight about Indonesia and see things on both perspective. I wish that foreigner can learn more about the locals, the language, and integrate with them instead of creating their own circle and gentrified the area.

Keep it up Max!

[tsuhadha]

This man make blown my mind he knew everything, im indonesian from malang city east java

[anakagunggedeindraningrat]

Thanks to make such a nice video interview, Max!. The knowledge that Alex has about Bali, their cultures, regulations and so on, is impressive. Alex is a typical an ideal expat that well-adapted with Bali's situation and have a balanced perspective about Bali and Indonesia. Two thumbs up for you both!

[ariefmubiar]

Really deep understanding about Bali and Balinese, deeper than me, my family and most tourist from Jakarta and West Java. 😊

[Molloy]

Just a little but necessary correction: foreigners can't buy land in Indonesia. We can only lease it.

[uton]

2015 pernah kerja jadi kuli bangunan di sanur. Villa milik orang surabaya Indonesia yg menikah dgn org belanda. Mereka juga berbisnis membangun villa lalu di sewakan 20 tahun ke orang asing.

[erwinhudoyono]

Godbless you from Indonesia 🇮🇩🇮🇩🇮🇩🇮🇩🇮🇩🇮🇩

[electric_sparkle]

This guy describe Bali perfectly. The tourism in Bali is unique that you have to experience yourself that you will understand…

[pierrechevalier]

I worked in MICE industry and i have to say Bali is one of best places for having memorable events in your life. Some people referring Bali as Asian Ibiza, but i think Bali give you more than that.

[banane_goyave]

Singapore is the financial center of Asia, but when it comes to freedom of expression, Indonesia has greater freedom. Moreover, Indonesia has many islands to explore, not just Bali. While Singapore only has one island to explore. The regions in Indonesia also have different cuisines, so you will never get bored of enjoying Indonesian food.

[akusiapakamu]

Isi content nya daging semua... Good job Alex. Thanks Max gbu both

[nomad_ape]

Jadi menurut Alex ini alasan kenapa Bali spesial karena kombinasi budaya dan alam. Negara lain juga punya pantai yang sama indahnya dengan Bali tapi budayanya tidak begitu menarik.

Di Bali upacara-upacara budaya itu dilakukan bukan untuk menarik wisatawan tapi memang bagian dari ritual ibadah dan aktifitas mereka sehari-hari. Jadi ritual-ritual itu bukan untuk mencari uang dari wisatawan, benar-benar ritual ibadah yang genuine.

Berbeda dengan negara lain, misal di daerah wisata di Peru, orang di sana menari hanya ketika ada turis, ini tidak begitu menarik bagi turis karena mereka menari untuk uang.

Poinnya budaya yang unik itu menarik bagi wisatawan.

Maka dari itu, banggalah dengan budaya kita sendiri. Tari-tarian, pakaian dan adat istiadat yang menurut kita kuno itu, justru itulah yang menarik bagi turis.

[jocelyndunkley]

Funny that you were both Russians speaking English when you had full English subtitles. In the future I think we are ok with hearing Russian if it is more comfortable for you both with English subtitles. Of course it might be a business decision so up to you.

[darthpapa]

Too many foreigner and too much gentrification in Bali has killed Bali's nature and also its sacred.

[lai]

YES. In Indonesia.. you can do anything you want as long as it doesn't violate other's. I think it's basic / common courtesy everywhere in the world!

[RudyTruly]

Its not Bahasa only..it's known as BAHASA INDONESIA!