Reality of living in BALI SANUR! Q&A

[@roamingRichard]

Please subscribe and hit that like button 🙏

[@nexusportboy]

WOW. Hopefully the viewers appreciate you letting them into your life for no other reason than to help them 👏👏👏 you’re braver than me😀 we have done the same and been living here for 7 months and been regular visitors since 1980. It’s the same experience we had had with our permanent move here. 🍻

[@roamingRichard]

Great stuff. I’m sure you have had 7 months of bliss 🌴

[@anthonyhunt561]

Richard be very careful with the Australian pension, you must be living in Australia two years prior to make it portable. I am waiting till I’m 67 before making the move.

[@roamingRichard]

Yes we understand , thanks 👍

[@steveth1000]

I don't think that's true. You can come back and get on the pension but you need to stay in Australia for 2 years before you go back overseas. We had friends come back from 8 years in Thailand and Michael went on the pension at 68. When he returned.

[@roamingRichard]

@@steveth1000it is a difficult one and when we get closer to that time we will have a good look at the process

[@anthonyhunt561]

@@steveth1000 Yes you can get the pension as soon as you return but you stay in Australia for two years before it’s portable, you can have holidays but the pension stops.

[@andreastewart760]

Love your videos Richard, am very interested in the pension thing, namely, can we get it? Looking at engaging with Frank and Monika when the time comes. Murray Wilkinson is my husbands best friend. Between Muzza and yourself we should be right. Looking forward to the move 😊

[@JasonFaulkner-u2r]

Great video guys.

[@roamingRichard]

@@JasonFaulkner-u2r thanks 🙏

[@cherylguthrie9226]

Very interesting & very helpful - as always. I love your - and Karen's - kind & genuine personalities & I look forward to your vlogs very much. Thanks guys🤩🤩

[@roamingRichard]

Thank you so much!🙏

[@fleursmith5761]

Thanks Richard for sharing both general and personal stuff and tips. Nice to see you both settling in very well.

[@roamingRichard]

Our pleasure! 👍

[@christineviking1578]

It's always interesting to get a bit of a utuber's backstory. Thanks for sharing some personal info...I think it helps people connect with you more easily...hence i've now subscribed. I'm happy you and Karen are living life on your terms. I've been visiting Bali, mainly Sanur, 2 to 3 times a year since 1984 and have considered retirement there also.

[@roamingRichard]

Glad you enjoyed it! and thanks for subscribing 🙏

[@MrTewaka2]

I've been here for 8 months. Love it here(:-)

[@roamingRichard]

That’s great 😁

[@bishopsonmain]

Great video thanks Richard, you’re relaxing into it much more now which is great and really appreciate the info, I’m always interested in people who have moved there! It’s great to get some background on the whys and how it all came about. Cheers and enjoy!

[@roamingRichard]

Thank you I’m not a natural on camera so I do struggle with that. I’m learning more with each video I do . Thank you for your kind words 🙏

[@MantaRayVideo]

Thanks for the Info Richard!

[@roamingRichard]

Your welcome 🙏

[@miriamrivera2225]

Hello Richard, thank you for sharing your budget your experiences with us all. What is the climate like in Sanur as opposed to semineyak i’m not sure of the spelling. Is it less humid in Sanur? Thank you, PS I’m a new subscriber. ❤ Mia from Puerto Rico

[@roamingRichard]

Hi thanks for subscribing ❤️ Sanur I find similar to other towns in that area of Bali. The only difference is it may be raining in Sanur but other places it doesn’t. Less full on in Sanur regards hectic lifestyle 👍

[@rdmthwaites]

So happy for you both. Definitely a great decision to move and enjoy life xxx

[@roamingRichard]

Thanks 🙏

[@davidstevens7478]

I.VE BEEN IN SAnur 11 months now,,love most of the locals ,,but the oz expats !! Some ok ,,but most that i.ve come across are not good ,,i am not a chain smoking slob beer guzzling gossipping type ,,so i dont fit ,,have to pay another kitas in a month,bali,could be great if they didn,t burn rubbish,fixed holes in foot path etc,,

[@roamingRichard]

@@davidstevens7478 👍

[@aliceford799]

Thank you David, your comment is the info I’m looking for! The down and dirty truth.

[@roamingRichard]

@@aliceford799 yes unfortunately some people do t like the truth 👍

[@RoyRenelt]

Great video Richard So inspirational I’m 59 and would love to try Sanur for retirement but need to convince the missis Keep them coming

[@roamingRichard]

Thanks for watching . I hope your dream comes true one day 🙏

[@ashjoma]

Very interesting and informative. I’m 59 too and thinking about Bali.

[@roamingRichard]

@@ashjoma 👍

[@jacquelinedella-santa2451]

❤❤❤ thank you, Richard, love your videos

[@roamingRichard]

You are so welcome👍

[@kevinantonovich9409]

Hi Richard, I am enjoying your Sanur videos. I will be there in September, hopefully will see you and Karen out and about

[@roamingRichard]

Thank you. If you see us just wave and we will say hello 🙏

[@emeljurd3231]

Some great information! Glad you’re both enjoying your life in Bali, it’s such a beautiful place offering an amazing lifestyle for retirees.

[@roamingRichard]

We agree!😁

[@amrita11-c2s]

Thank you Richard, great video ☺ we plan to visit Sanur in Oct 🥰

[@roamingRichard]

Fantastic , have a great holiday 🌴

[@allisonwillcox9393]

Great video!

[@roamingRichard]

Thank you 🙏

[@Twoaussieguys]

Thanks again, really informative for people looking to take the leap into Bali living.

[@roamingRichard]

Our pleasure!

[@gmeyer6657]

Just saw your latest video. I’m with you & your decision. I have left Cozumel, Mx for some of the same reasons. Hope we get to meet someday, as I am planning on moving slowly to Da Nang. Let’s have a cold one 🤙🏻🌸🙏🏻🏄💕

[@roamingRichard]

@@gmeyer6657 👍

[@jacquibrown8607]

Thank you a great video well done 😊

[@roamingRichard]

You’re welcome 😊

[@mybaliloves]

Thanks Richard, great information 👍🏻

[@roamingRichard]

Glad it was helpful!🙏

[@BeachbohobyKathleen]

Thanks Richard great overview!❤

[@roamingRichard]

Your welcome 🙏

[@briechilli4496]

Thank you

[@roamingRichard]

You're welcome

[@Lynette4227]

Great video Richard! Unfortunately we left it too late in life to make the move but absolutely love hearing about it all from you. Cheers to you and Karen…..and thank you for sharing 🤗

[@roamingRichard]

❤️

[@steveth1000]

I read an article the other day by a woman in Darwin saying her 80 year old parents sold up and moved to Bali.

[@roamingRichard]

@@steveth1000 yes I saw that

[@Lynette4227]

Interesting! Same age…..but maybe they don’t have health issues 🤔 Plus Darwin being so close their family could get there to them if needed?

[@roamingRichard]

@@Lynette4227 👍

[@AndrewFudge734]

Just thought i would let you know if you did not know already, but the age pension is taxable income in Australia when you are living in Bali as you are considered a foreign tax resident for tax purrposes. As a guide the age pesnion will be taxed at 25% but depends if you have other Australian income.

[@roamingRichard]

Good info thank you 🙏

[@pepewarrington6672]

Same here I can get the pension soon and would like to retire to bali but wife 5 years younger and apparently she has to return to Australia for 2 years before being eligible for age pension. I like to hear if someone knows different. Richard can you tell me who you used for visa etc. Love your vids mate

[@roamingRichard]

Thanks for watching Frank and Monica Brahma Consultants [e-mail] Just let them know we passed on there info👍

[@pepewarrington6672]

@@roamingRichard will do thanks

[@roamingRichard]

@@pepewarrington6672 👍

[@jeremythemadbutcher6729]

Great information 👍 love your work 🤙

[@roamingRichard]

Thanks 👍

[@joannehaggarty1638]

Thanks for sharing love ur vlogs😁

[@roamingRichard]

Thank you 🙏

[@markashman3725]

We should catch up for a beer mate , i live in sanur on apension

[@roamingRichard]

Yes sounds good 👍

[@Lesley-pj4lg]

That was so helpful thank you so much Richard . Some really good information. Your videos are great

[@roamingRichard]

Glad it was helpful!🙏

[@janrees4664]

Hey, thanks for all the info you put up, its really useful. Prior to Covid I came to Bali, volunteering while on annual leave. I've now retired and been looking around as to where to settle, can't afford Aus. I've booked a flight Jan 2025 and intend to come and stay in Sanur for at least a month. Any suggestions on location for a homestay/guesthouse walking distance to beach, cafes etc. Will be living off the Aus pension so need to keep a moderate budget. I've also made contact with an agent who has given me all the info re visas etc and will handle it all. I know that can be bit of a minefield with things changing a lot. Cheers Jan

[@roamingRichard]

Hi Jan . I have done a few accomodation video regards home stays and guesthouses, maybe one of them will suit your requirements. They are all close to shops etc. I hope they help with your decision 🙏

[@jacquelinedella-santa2451]

You are adorable when you described the cool breeze in your hair 😂😂😂

[@roamingRichard]

😁

[@Lmads7710]

Love your videos. My husband and i are coming out to Sanur next month on holiday. We cant wait. For future vlogs could you possibly recommend best barbers and hairdresser in Sanur. Thank you.

[@roamingRichard]

Hi thanks for watching I don’t use a barber , I cut my hair myself LOL For hairdresser Chic is popular and The shampoo lounge is popular with expats.

[@Lmads7710]

@@roamingRichard 😀 Thank you. I'll check them out 👍🏻

[@roamingRichard]

@@Lmads7710 👍

[@4flyguyeli]

Another great video! Thankyou!

[@roamingRichard]

Glad you enjoyed it!🙏

[@garylisabylund2000]

Hey Richard, great video thanks 🙏🏻 Which part of Sanur is your Villa in? We recently holidayed in Sanur and dream of moving there in the next few years. Cheers Lisa & Gary

[@roamingRichard]

Hi thanks for watching We are behind the night markets

[@tigergooner7214]

Hopefully we will get to see you in Sanur we're there from 23rd October until 26th October 😊 love Sanur we're from Perth 😊

[@roamingRichard]

@@tigergooner7214 👍

[@pinkibrig7235]

Can you tell me, do you have to pay for the maintenance of inside the villa? Such as painting, new fans or upkeep of air conditioning etc? Thank you

[@roamingRichard]

Yes monthly body Corp

[@lynettehutson1674]

How old are you guys? If you're not yet at retirement age too collect the pension then what will those steps be? Cheers lynette

[@roamingRichard]

Hi we are 55 and 64 years old. We haven’t decided what we will do for the pension. We are just living life and everyday ❤️

[@lynettehutson1674]

@roamingRichard I'm 66 in June, so 17 mths of retirement. I live in Mackay, qld. My little unit is $400 wk. The pension is not going to be enuff to start here. It's scary but I don't see any other way

[@lynettehutson1674]

@@roamingRichard can you pls explain what that thing is that I Karen is going on to where you are going to become a dependant of hers

[@lizpearce3748]

My husband got his licence for Indonesia through the police cost us 50.00 for 5 yrs must admit this was 2 yrs ago.

[@roamingRichard]

Awesome

[@lindamcglashan791]

Great video, thank you... are there any villas in your complex that are available on a monthly basis?

[@roamingRichard]

Hi thanks for watching. No I don’t think so

[@dannykane3068]

Do you pay the long lease up front or do you pay annual? Best wishes to you both over there

[@roamingRichard]

Hi thanks for watching If you are looking at long leases, it’s paid upfront

[@meanocks]

Hi Richard. We’re in the uk and we really want to make the move. Ali is definitely one of the places we are thinking of. However, we’re self employed artists. Hubby is a caricaturist and we do festivals and events here. We would need to make money where ever we go; so my question is, are there tourist markets, locations, etc where expats can work? We’re still a good few years from pension and doubt it’ll even exist in the next 15 years when we are about eligible 🙄. So we’ll be working. We also have a dog we’ll be bringing; do folks do this and is it easy enough? Thank you❤️🦋💜. Amanda. Xx

[@roamingRichard]

@@meanocks hi the market are more locals but remember you need to look at the visa that you are on in regards to earning money. I suggest speak to a visa agent as everyone’s situation is different You can’t bring animals into Bali if you are caught they will be put down 😢

[@meanocks]

@ really? Oh dear, that’s not an option then😢. Thank you for taking the time to answer me though. Our search continues. Xxxxx

[@roamingRichard]

@ animals are hard I do know you can take them to Vietnam and Thailand . It’s just an big effort to sort it out though . Hope you find your happy place 🙏

[@meanocks]

@@roamingRichard Thank you so much. X

[@roamingRichard]

@@meanocks 👍

[@Villa_Nyantai]

You gave a breakdown of different cost's but how much aud$ do you spend per month minus rental leases do you spend ?

[@roamingRichard]

It’s approx $800-850 a month . Food/dinning, shopping, internet, phone, electricity and bike.

[@Villa_Nyantai]

@Balibliss123 wow , so inexpensive

[@roamingRichard]

@@Villa_Nyantaiyep sure is . That’s not lease cost though 👍

[@Villa_Nyantai]

@Balibliss123 omg . You guys are killing it . That's our weekly budget 😩

[@roamingRichard]

@@Villa_Nyantai it’s very cheap living here if you are careful

[@Inspiredbycoastal]

Hi Richard, I have been watching your videos and now subscribed 😊 Could I ask you what app you use to edit your video's for uploading and music app? Your videos are great 👍

[@roamingRichard]

Hi thanks for subscribing 🙏 I use epedemic sound for music and CapCut for editing

[@Inspiredbycoastal]

@@roamingRichard awesome thank you so much. I'm watching your videos as we speak 😄

[@roamingRichard]

@@Inspiredbycoastal 👍

[@Inspiredbycoastal]

@@roamingRichard Can I ask, do you pay a monthly subscription for epidemic sound?

[@roamingRichard]

@@Inspiredbycoastal hi I payed yearly 👍

[@macleayexplorer]

Do you have to pay your lease for 24 years or once per year? That is $240k or $10k per annum?

[@roamingRichard]

Hi long leases are paid up front, that’s why when it’s broken down to yearly it’s cheaper 👍

[@macleayexplorer]

@@roamingRichard Thanks, I was wondering that but it was unclear. I may be wrong but the detail may be as important as the information you are kindly delivering. The health Insurance was a bit unclear too. For people retiring in Bali with age pension, the instance of heart conditions and associated age issues is important, therefore health insurance needs to be a little clearer. For example my understanding is that Australian Medicare ceases to be a benefit when living overseas. Even if you return to Australia for an operation may see you paying full price. Im not trying to be negative, because I believe it is great to retire in Bali. Maybe a suggestion would be to place a disclaimer in the comments section or as a slide in your video. Something like “ DISCLAIMER: For all matters in this video relating to “health, visas, home leases and any financial commentary is not advice. We highly recommend seeking professional advice on all matters mentioned in this video” I know this sounds a bit pragmatic but some people look for any excuse to get litigious. The last thing you need is to be hit with a legal nutcase.

[@roamingRichard]

@@macleayexplorer yes I will put a disclaimer in the description. Thanks for advice , I appreciate it 👍

[@lee-annelandownunder4731]

Geez you are a beautiful couple and I love your content xxx

[@roamingRichard]

@@lee-annelandownunder4731 thank you 🙏

[@julienash9470]

Hi Guys, love your channel and love it in Bali, particularly Sanur. It's great that your making friends there, are you making friends with any Balinese locals there and also how well are you accepted there as residents? I'm asking that purely because Australia is a country that has always had immigrants coming in every year, some people like it and some don't so much. I'd be interested in your views on that. Cheers Vince and Julie in South Australia.

[@roamingRichard]

Hi . We have a few Balinese friends that we run into and catch up with. I think if you are not to over the top and respect the local people and culture you do get accepted here.

[@julienash9470]

@@roamingRichard Fair call, thanks. I found Balinese quite interested in life in Australia, asking questions about exactly where we live here and what we do etc. I'd certainly hate to think they were feeling overwhelmed with large numbers etc.

[@roamingRichard]

@@julienash9470 population is growing all over the world and there are so many Aussies leaving Australia due to cost of living. As long as you show respect ,you receive it in return ❤️

[@sharonw3982]

Hi Richard - just wondering do you have a base / house you rent in Australia- thanks

[@roamingRichard]

Hi thanks for watching 👍

[@oldgirlfrinno]

Hi would love for us show us your villa

[@roamingRichard]

I have just recently completed a video tour of our villa . Have a look at our channel for it 👍

[@michaelblack2334]

How are you riding a motor bike now if you have no licence?

[@roamingRichard]

You obviously haven’t watched our previous videos , have you 🤦‍♂️

[@michaelblack2334]

@@roamingRichard No

[@roamingRichard]

@@michaelblack2334 watch the earlier video about licence We have also got bike licence from Indonesia now thanks

[@abpowditch]

Where is karen

[@roamingRichard]

She has stepped back from KZbin

[@fionahamilton2060]

I would love to move to Bali but being a single old duck I’m fearful of such a big decision.

[@roamingRichard]

It’s a hard decision and everyone’s circumstances are different 🙏

[@debbiehermans5175]

Lots of single old ducks living in Sanur just got to take the leap ❤

[@roamingRichard]

@@debbiehermans5175❤️

[@soniacollicoat]

Great video full of interesting information and detail. One thing, is anyone living in the flat that you bought?

[@roamingRichard]

@@soniacollicoatthe apartment was a 1 year lease, so we didn’t buy a long lease on that. It’s vacant at the moment

[@stephenmurfit800]

Awesome video Richard, firstly thankfully you escaped that car accident in reasonable shape, albeit I understand you're ptsd. This us youre the best video to date, I really enjoyed you exposing yourself along with your budgets etc. I hope you're doing well, mate. I'm very interested in retiring in Sanur in a year or two as i am an Army veteran living solo, looking at a relaxing place to live my latter years.

[@roamingRichard]

Thank you 🙏

[@CameroneProductions]

Just so you know, as far as I'm aware, the Aus govt will want you to go back and live in Aus for 2 years before they'll release your pension if you've been out of Aus a certain amount of time. I think you can holiday for 3 weeks every 6 months in that time. Don't quote me on it but it happened to a friend of mine. Might be worth looking into....Astungkara 🙏🕉

[@steveth1000]

Google it for Centrelink information

[@roamingRichard]

Thanks 🙏