Moving to Bali
The numbers that decide whether Bali works, and the pages that go through each of them in detail.
- $2,086 is worth
- $6,479
- Healthcare / year
- $129
3.11x
out of pocket, per person
Guides for Bali
Bali: common questions
How much does it cost to live in Bali?
Measured against published price levels, $2,086 a month — the average US retired-worker benefit — has the purchasing power of about $6,479 in Bali, a multiplier of 3.11. That is a comparison of price levels, not a budget: rent in a capital city will run well above the national average.
What does Bali require for residency?
Bali has no dedicated retirement visa with a published income floor. Residency runs through other routes, which is a constraint worth settling before anything else.
What does healthcare cost in Bali?
Out-of-pocket health spending in Bali runs about $129 per person per year. Medicare does not travel, so an American pays privately or buys in locally.
Can I collect US Social Security while living in Bali?
Yes. The Social Security Administration pays US citizens in almost every country; the exceptions are Cuba and North Korea, with several former Soviet states restricted. Bali is not among them.