The Pros and Cons of Moving to Bali

Indonesia’s unique culture is fascinating for most. And Bali is the most famous province that attracts tourists throughout the year (it also often in the news for volcanic eruptions!). Some people feel at home in Bali when they visit it the first time. If you are one of those and are seriously thinking about moving to Bali then hold on, read this article first.

There are a few upsides and a few downsides of living in Bali. While you might have fallen in love with it, at first sight, living there longer makes a few things more apparent.

THE UPSIDE

The cost of living is really low.
It’s a tropical island, with great weather and amazing beaches. It’s beautiful!
You can rent an apartment for really cheap compared to a lot of other major cities around the globe.
The quality of life and ease of getting things done is a big pro.
The locals are extremely friendly!
You don’t have to follow decorum, there is a lot of freedom and no one will give you a judging look.
You can hire a scooter and get around at a low cost.
There are endless places to explore in and around Bali, you will never get tired of the beautiful sights!
A happening food scene – you can find any cuisine you want!

THE DOWNSIDE

You might be put off by seeing the amount of waste if you come from a place where the environmental sense of the people is much better.
Getting a visa can be a tedious job — you have to get through a lot of red tape.
The job opportunities are not many, especially for ex-pats. So if you can remotely and have a source of income that is not from Bali, you are good, otherwise, it’s the reason for concern.
The public transport system is really bad – no trains, the buses are not comfortable.
The rainy season will drive you bonkers if you are not used to heavy rains.
The traffic is crazy!

Some of the best areas to live in Bali are Ubud, Canggu and Seminyak. The latter two are super close to the sea.

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