Uprooting your family is not easy, it’s especially challenging to move to a new country with a vast difference in culture and societal norms. It’s a huge leap bringing over kids to explore a new side of the world, but rest assured Bali is very family-friendly for them to grow up in. Bali is an excellent place to relocate for families with children.To expose children to a new culture and is going to shape them greatly.
Much depends on your general plan and your core reasons why you would relocate to Bali. Are you an investor or open a business, are you getting hired by a local company, are you taking a sabbatical for yourself?
Key Things to Consider when moving to Bali with Kids
- Finding the Right School or Kindergarten
- Choosing a Suitable Neighborhood
- Finding Suitable Long-Term Accommodation
- Adjusting to the Culture and Climate
- Sorting Out School Transportation
- Health & International Medical Insurance
- Long-Stay Visas and Temporary Resident Permits (KITAS)
Cost of Living, Expenses & Cash Flow
Cash is King in Bali
Value for money is excellent in Bali. You can eat cheap local food and stay in home stays as a tourist. Also young Digital Nomads, can stay in Bali on a small budget. When it comes to living in Bali with children Bali can become quickly quite expensive. School fees, Medical Insurance, Villa Rental, transportation – all adds up. And imported food & groceries that you might be used to from home, are not cheap at all. You might also need a maid, a gardener and pool attendant, some might even have to get a driver to manage school transportation.
And many things in Bali are prepaid, particularly long-stay rentals. Also school fees, at least for 6 months usually. Cash-Flow needs to be managed properly.