January has been a busy month for us here at BaliManual, as we’re ramping up to provide you with much more information in 2019. We’re proud to kick it off with the BaliManual "2019 Living in Bali Price Guide.” After visiting grocery stores, traditional markets, beverage distributors and more, our new price guide will help […]
Selamat datang ke Bali! (Or "Welcome to Bali!") Now that you’re in Bali (or doing some pre-trip planning), you might be wondering just how you should be getting around Bali. The choice(s) for transportation in Bali may seem very obvious to many, and extremely overwhelming to others. Getting around Bali might not be as simple, compared […]
As Uber (Grab, Gojek and other apps included) continues to linger in the local news, we thought you might benefit from some tips on how to use Uber in a way that will not attract the wrong kind of attention. In Bali, taxi companies and local transportation groups despise Uber. They hate the effect this new […]
Why the Balinese ban on Uber is not a good thing (and why the country actually needs Uber or GrabTaxi). Only several months after beginning operations in Bali, Uber (and GrabTaxi) has become a target of
Judging by the traffic that visited, the "2014 Living in Bali Price Guide" post became very popular. But we are now 2016, so an update to the price guide was necessary. (Note: 2018 update coming soon!) In a nutshell:
‘When in Rome, do as the Romans do’ That is a saying you may have heard. And it's true, putting forth an effort to fit in in Bali will enrich both the quality of your life and help you gain respect from the locals. So follow the tips below to help you make the most […]
By far, one of the most common questions I receive about living in Bali has to do with health insurance. It’s a great question too - when you’re living in a new, fun and sometimes strange country it’s only natural to wonder how things might unfold in a medical emergency. In the West, we […]
Note: there is a 2016 version of the price list available. I'll give you the link. But before I do, I want to say it's still interesting to read the introduction article here on this page. It's just the price guide itself that you better view here: 2016 Price Guide If you're interested in the cost of […]
Thinking of moving to Bali? Don’t make things hard on yourself. Get The Ultimate Guide for Moving to Bali and learn how to make the move quickly and easily. Ask an expat or long-term resident of Bali how much the island has changed in the last 10 years, and you’ll get a hundred different answers. […]
Warning: Despite any comments in this post, whether positive or negative regarding arak, it is largely unregulated in Bali and should be consumed at your own risk. Have you ever wondered how they are able to sell cocktails so cheaply in Bali while liquor prices are through the roof? Or have you ever seen […]
