The Truth About Retiring to Bali - Full Cost Analysis

Anne and I have been running the numbers — and the results surprised me. I'm 62, she's 54, and we're seriously planning to retire in Bali at 65. In this video I walk through the full annual cost breakdown — rent, food, motorbike, visas, health insurance, utilities and activities — and what it all adds up to in real Australian dollars. I also cover what we're doing with our house in regional Victoria, how the rental income changes the equation, and why three research trips a year is the plan until we're ready to make the move.No fluff. No hype. Just a 62-year-old Aussie doing his homework.⚠️ This is not financial advice. Always speak to a licensed financial adviser before making major retirement decisions.? Chapters0:00 — Why we're having this conversation 0:40 — The real cost of retiring in Australia 2:00 — What Bali actually costs (full breakdown) 5:30 — What we do with the house 7:30 — Three trips a year — the scouting plan 9:30 — The road to 65 11:00 — Where things stand ? Subscribe for honest videos on retirement planning, Bali life, and making the move — from someone who's actually doing the research. I’m Steve — an Australian traveller sharing honest, practical and realistic travel experiences from Bali and Southeast Asia at 60+. This channel is for mature travellers, retirees, and anyone interested in affordable travel, slower lifestyles, and what life in Bali is really like beyond the Instagram version. I cover: • Bali travel and lifestyle • Real Bali costs and budgeting • Retirement and long-stay living in Bali • Hotels, villas and accommodation reviews • Food, cafes and local experiences • Transport, scooters and e-bike travel • Sanur, Sidemen, Candidasa and quieter Bali destinations • Travel at 60+ and mature traveller tips • Honest opinions, challenges and travel realities • YouTube, travel content creation and travel gear From beach paths and cafes to healthcare, comfort, accessibility and everyday life, I share the good, the bad and the practical side of travel from a mature Australian perspective. If you enjoy honest travel insights, realistic Bali advice, relaxed adventures and affordable travel inspiration, subscribe and join me on the adventure. Get vidIQ to grow your channel faster! ? https://vidiq.com/FORBOSADVENTURES