BALI

YOUR GUIDE

Country or Province: Province Time Zone: UTC/GMT +8, (Singapore)

Population: 4.2 million Climate: Very Humid

Area: 5,780 sq. km Religion: Hindu majority

QUICK FACTS OF THE MOST POPULAR AREAS FOR EXPATS TO LIVE AND PLAY

CANGGU- The hottest beach clubs, international restaurants, the scene (see and be seen), hectic (all the hustle and bustle), sunsets, surfing.

PERERENAN- Close to Canggu, serene atmosphere, cafes and restaurants, beach and surfing.

SESEH & TUMBAK BAYUH- No so close to Canggu, but still a good cheaper option if you are looking for an island escape that is close to the action and feels distinctly Balinese.

UBUD- Capital of downward dog, jungle and rice fields, world class restaurants, vegan and vegetarian nirvana, art galleries, healthy cafes, sidewalks.

FUN FACTS ABOUT BALI

  • Bali has a similar population size to the San Francisco metro Bay Area.

  • If invited to eat at a Balinese home, eat with your right hand and leave a little food on your plat to signify that you are done eating.

  • The Balinese subak, cooperative water system, dates back to about 1000 AD and is recognized by the UNESCO World Heritage Convention.

  • Bali has about 100,000 expats living on the island (Nov 2022)