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What Is The Cost Of Living In Indonesia?

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With its archipelago of over 17,000 islands and a coastal scenery that’s nothing short of riveting, it’s no wonder Indonesia has become the home to so many foreigners. The cost of living in Indonesia is also one of the lowest in southeast Asia, but it does boast some of the most expensive hotels worldwide. Hence, living there can definitely take a toll on your pocket if you don’t watch your spending. If you have money saved up from living and … Continue reading →

Find The Top Retirement Cities In Indonesia

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For a retiree, Indonesia seems to have it all and more. Not only is the cost of living less, you can enjoy every type of experience and environment imaginable, from the sprawling urban landscape of the capital city of Jakarta to the white sand beaches of Bali to jungles teeming with exotic flora and fauna. And talk about pampering: Retiree visas require expatriates to hire domestic help, which is plentiful and inexpensive compared to cooks and housekeepers in the U.S. … Continue reading →

7 Best Retirement Locations in Indonesia and The Cost of Property

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Retirement does not only mean the point where a person stops working. The meaning of the word ‘retirement’ may vary for each person. However, retirement is often seen as a final goal where one can live happily without having to worry about anything. That said, retirement needs a lot of planning and preparations, especially for those who aim for overseas retirement. Cityscapes may be the main reason for most people, however it is also better to know more about the … Continue reading →

Paradise Meets Affordability in the Enchanted Land of Indonesia

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In Indonesia, we recommend you consider the small tropical island of Bali as a place to call home. Bali, dubbed the “Enchanted Land,” packs in everything you expect of paradise, from coral reefs to the jungle-clad slopes of mighty mountains complete with tribes of naughty monkeys. Here, amid the most gracious and hospitable of peoples, you can live for as little as US$1,000 a month. One of the most popular areas that foreigners choose to live is Sanur, which is … Continue reading →

5 Things for Retirees to Consider When Settling in Bali

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People will not have any problem looking for reasons to retire in beautiful Bali. There’s no doubt the Balinese are warm and friendly people, their religion is fascinating and their culture is interesting. Most importantly, Bali provides the world’s most awe-inspiring beaches, excellent shopping complexes, delicious food and all the conveniences of home. If that’s not enough, your foreign currency stretches way further here, allowing you to live a comfortable lifestyle for just a few pennies of your dollar. That said, … Continue reading →

Household Shipments on a Retirement Visa

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Indonesian Customs NO longer allows a privilege of free import duty to retirement visa holders. Import Duty Fees will apply to the shipment. The privilege of free import duty is provided by the Indonesian Customs one time only to those who are holding BOTH KITAS (residential permit) and IMTA (employment permit) with the validity of one year. Import Duty will apply to incomplete documents and/or the validity of less than 12 months. To obtain the free import duty facility, the … Continue reading →

10 Hip Cities to Retire in Indonesia

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One day, you will finally be able to sit down, relax, and enjoy your life after decades of hard work. Imagine 20 to 30 years from now, your busy days will be replaced by a “new” life that is calm, comfortable, and full of activities that you love. For that, you need to start thinking about your retirement goal from now on. Some of the factors that you might want to consider include location, infrastructure, natural conditions, and the living … Continue reading →

The 21 Best Things About Being A Bali Expat

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If your life runs through a backdrop of unrequited ambition, or a pent-up dream which doesn’t seem to want to abandon you, living in Bali can be the perfect way to point your attention toward it. A tropical vacation is rejuvenating, but stay in a place like Bali long enough and it just might trigger a larger sense of perspective in you. Be warned: reducing the need for income and heavy clothing under which you might have been been straining … Continue reading →

Retire In Indonesia With $200,000 Of Savings?

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Many Americans, especially those with a sense of adventure, are choosing to retire abroad these days to Asia and the Pacific Rim. Along with new cultures and experiences, becoming an expatriate in these lands has a financial benefit: The cost of living a hemisphere away is often far less than at home in the U.S., or in retirement destinations in Europe or the Caribbean. One country in particular that’s rapidly getting more popular for expat retirees is Indonesia. Expanding across … Continue reading →

How to Retire Rich–Even if You’re Not – Indonesia

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There’s a world out there where people like you and me (middle class earners) are living the life of Riley without millions of dollars. Many of them are reluctant to talk about it–preferring to keep their little Edens to themselves and a tight group of friends.  But when I find someone living like a Rajah on a paltry retirement income, I listen.  And then I dig to find more.  I’ll share my findings here in a fascinating three part series. … Continue reading →