Retire in Java Indonesia Under $700 a Month!

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  • @Rob-100
    @Rob-100 3 дні тому +29

    Thank you for your story’s. As always it brings back memories from there. I quite liked the Indo music and the bells. And street food can be interesting I remember eating chicken legs one night sat on the road side. A lot of my travel around solo was on bikes rather then taxis we bought bikes at the start of the hajj then we gave them away at the end of the hajj. I used to like Satay iyam. With peanut sauce. Mmm lovely. 🤣

  • @boink800
    @boink800 4 дні тому +31

    Indonesia has much more reasonable retiree visa requirements than Malaysia does, that's a big selling point for those who love Indonesia.

    • @Amanda_downunder
      @Amanda_downunder 2 дні тому

      Yes, I hear Cambodia has a retirement visa, but wondering why Vietnam does not at this time ??

    • @msnina5379
      @msnina5379 День тому

      I don't understand this term.. Can you please explain this briefly?

    • @boink800
      @boink800 17 годин тому

      @@msnina5379 What term?

    • @msnina5379
      @msnina5379 17 годин тому

      @@boink800 retiree visa requirement. I know the meaning of words individually, but I don't understand what they're meant together

    • @boink800
      @boink800 16 годин тому

      @@msnina5379 A visa is permission to stay in a country. A "retiree" visa is the permission for retired people to stay in a country.

  • @DoItMyselfPeg
    @DoItMyselfPeg 4 дні тому +15

    So nice to see @KateGypsy's interview, Re. Love it! Indonesia is certainly affordable!

    • @adventurefreaksss
      @adventurefreaksss  3 дні тому +4

      It really is and I believe Kategypsy is going to do quite well with her UA-cam channel! She is a true Adventure Freak:)

  • @CherryBlossomskt
    @CherryBlossomskt 4 дні тому +18

    Awesome 👏🏽 Adding Indonesia 🇮🇩 to the list.

    • @ivannadear6514
      @ivannadear6514 15 годин тому +1

      Please don't do the list, first things first check out the places around Indonesia that support your lifestyle.
      As an example, i'm a muslim and i need a nearby mosque for prayers everyday all of the time, also i need a quiet region not to far from civilization.
      After searching on Google and watching all the review, i chose Lombok Island as my stay retirement destination.

    • @CherryBlossomskt
      @CherryBlossomskt 14 годин тому

      @ivannadear6514 Good advice.

  • @komisiantikorupsikoruptord6257
    @komisiantikorupsikoruptord6257 6 годин тому +1

    If you want cheap alcohol, you should buy locally produced alcohol. Made from sugar cane or rice Because the import tax on alcohol is very high

  • @luarbiasawaras8700
    @luarbiasawaras8700 День тому +5

    you live in a paradise ma'am. Even a local could not live like you do. A home like that in Jakarta would cost 10 times more.

  • @soulcoachshere
    @soulcoachshere 4 дні тому +6

    My deepest apologies this is the first time truly the first time in two years I've been watching people talk about expats moving to other countries and insurance where nobody has got into the details of the specifics I inquired about in a previous comment. You did!!! Thank you

    • @DiscoverTop10_q2b
      @DiscoverTop10_q2b 3 дні тому

      I sometimes use my ETFs to buy dividend and growth stocks for diversification instead of reinvesting in the same place. To each their own methods though. The good thing is that you're investing in the first place and that's what's important. Salute for the content!

  • @doniepantouw6316
    @doniepantouw6316 День тому +5

    Indonesia is pretty cheap, fyi :
    I spent about $7-$10 for daily food for my family ( husband, wife and 2 child ) that is for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
    Which is cost me around $ ±300 per month
    I use motorcycle for daily transportation and only use my car for weekend and i spent around $ ±150 per month
    I pay around $ ±75 for electricity and water per month
    I pay around $ +100 for both of my child schools.
    Cost of entertainment it's depend on you 😊
    So i spent around $700-$1000 per month for my family include my self.

    • @adventurefreaksss
      @adventurefreaksss  17 годин тому

      Thank you for sharing this information! What part of Indonesia do you live in?

    • @doniepantouw6316
      @doniepantouw6316 16 годин тому

      @adventurefreaksss Makassar, South Sulawesi ( Sulawesi Island ). My opinion cost of living in my city a litle bit higher than Jogjakarta because Java Island is centre of Indonesia chain supply. So for us who living outside of java island get higher price for industrial stuff.

    • @MataDewa-g7w
      @MataDewa-g7w 6 годин тому

      @@doniepantouw6316I do agree bro, java is one of the most fertile islands on earth and play an important role as the main rice and other agriculture productions, poultry, vegetables, fisheris and livestocks. And even the big industries are mostly located in java. So that's why the living cost is relatively much cheaper. Except in the big cities, like jakarta.😂😂

    • @doniepantouw6316
      @doniepantouw6316 5 годин тому +1

      @@MataDewa-g7w yeah bro because "Djawa adalah koentji" 😂 LoL

  • @tubewatcher3100
    @tubewatcher3100 3 дні тому +3

    15:10 Heads up. House rent in Indonesia is often paid a year in advance. Good luck if you decide the neighborhood is too inconvenient and don't ever complain about the noise from religious facilities. This lady has spent more than half her life in the country and can go native. Anyone wanting an international expatriate standard of living might discover that their home country is less expensive.

  • @scottwilliams4455
    @scottwilliams4455 21 годину тому +4

    Interesting video.. I've lived in Aceh Sumatra for 25 years. I moved here from Phuket Thailand where I lived for 20 years.. I also have a KITAP after having KITAS for many years.. That's the first I've heard about Indonesia health insurance. ( I've been usually traveling to Malaysia or Thailand for health care) Like you I have Medicare but it can't be used outside the States. But getting on in age I don't want to travel as much as I used to. I would love to know more about getting Indonesia health Insurance. Terima Kasih Kate 🙏

    • @Madpett
      @Madpett 18 годин тому +1

      I think what she meant by Indonesian health insurance was the government-owned insurance, namely BPJS Kesehatan.

    • @scottwilliams4455
      @scottwilliams4455 7 годин тому

      @@Madpett yeah my wife and kids are on that.. I will check it out..TQ

  • @krisbotsi4843
    @krisbotsi4843 22 години тому +1

    Hi Kate, glad to know you chose to live in my home town Jogjakarta, the center of javanese culture. Jogjakarta is also beautiful and artful as Bali but everythig is much much less expensive compared to Bali.
    I also have a javanese style house in the northern part of Jogja around 10km from the Mount Merapi, so it is not so hot that air conditioner is not really necessary.

  • @RuthWeiss-v5k
    @RuthWeiss-v5k 3 дні тому +3

    I think the retirement requirements have changed quite a bit. The government website says 60 years old and above, US $50,000 in your bank in Indonesia, and US $3000 deposited every month into your Indonesian bank account.

  • @dovygoodguy1296
    @dovygoodguy1296 4 дні тому +2

    Another Touché video, Ré. These older folks are the cream of the crop! I look forward to interviews with expats in Africa, especially the older folks... I've been watching Trina in Ghana who has a channel. Bravo to Kate!!

    • @adventurefreaksss
      @adventurefreaksss  3 дні тому

      So true! Kate is such an interesting lady and I expect her UA-cam channel to take off! Thanks for viewing buddy. I'm going to check out Trina in Ghana now:)

    • @adventurefreaksss
      @adventurefreaksss  3 дні тому

      can't find trina in ghana. can you send me the link?

    • @dovygoodguy1296
      @dovygoodguy1296 3 дні тому

      @adventurefreaksss Look in UA-cam for This Gal Travels. That's her channel.

  • @Aninkovsky
    @Aninkovsky День тому +1

    Java (outside big city like Jakarta and Surabaya) is arguably pretty affordable, most of area have minimum wage under $150. So $700 is mostly salary of manager or senior manager in some of local company. Again, that is outside big city like Jakarta or Surabaya. Also, Yogyakarta is capital of Indonesian student, as English speaker, you can easily get side job as teacher there.

  • @jogjaberhatinyamnyam4257
    @jogjaberhatinyamnyam4257 6 годин тому

    Many Indonesians move to Yogyakarta when they get old, the city is comfortable for retiring in old age. Especially if you live in a house with large area of ​​land under the foot of Mount Merapi (in the North of Yogyakarta).
    you can enjoy your old age by gardening, playing with the pets, take a walk to enjoy the beauty of nature, with cool air, plants and frowers that grow abundantly.
    The native people are very friendly, the food is delicious, and there are many arts and cultural activities that you can enjoy.**
    Note:
    if you stay in Jogja, look for a traditional wooden house that is more earthquake resistant, because Yogyakarta has a very active volcano.

    • @adventurefreaksss
      @adventurefreaksss  4 години тому

      Thank you for sharing this information. It is truly a beautiful place to live!

  • @yukiaditya7352
    @yukiaditya7352 20 годин тому +1

    That is such a beautiful garden, ❤ from Jakarta

  • @wahyu2419
    @wahyu2419 14 годин тому

    Great conversation...❤❤

  • @bintangpermono5282
    @bintangpermono5282 16 годин тому +1

    Beautiful house, java+europe style

  • @MataDewa-g7w
    @MataDewa-g7w 6 годин тому

    It's indeed a great video, I greatly appreciate it. My grand fathers and grand mothers, from my father and mother sides, were from jogyakarta. So I know well jogyakarta and I missed it. I am now retired from diplomatic services and live in jakarta. My wife is from sumatra and she is so keen to consider to move to live in jogyakarta. My son is now studying economics at famous gadjah mada university there.😊😊Keep up your good work!!!

    • @adventurefreaksss
      @adventurefreaksss  4 години тому +1

      Thank you. I truly appreciate you sharing and your kind comments.

  • @YudhaTirtadani
    @YudhaTirtadani День тому

    Your house is Gorgeous! I love it. How much did u spend for the make over?

  • @julianinurgahayati911
    @julianinurgahayati911 День тому +1

    Because I don't have a mortgage, I only spend about $300 per month inclusive of electricity, internet, groceries etc in Jakarta.
    I live alone so foodstuff is the least of my expenses, buying fresh from the wet market.

    • @adventurefreaksss
      @adventurefreaksss  День тому

      Did you purchase? If so, what are the going rates to purchase an apartment in Jakarta?

    • @idkreatif8701
      @idkreatif8701 День тому

      ​@@adventurefreaksssIn jakarta there a kind of apartement, kost, residence and apartment, kost is a just a room type there Will be room with bathroom or bathroom outside it cost between $25 - $100(with AC), residence usually a room, small kitchen and bathroom ac it cost between $200 - $500 apartment 2 bedroom cost start $350 - $1500 luxury apartment start $2000 depend the location you Will be living In jakarta In the city or Suburban around jakarta. But In jakarta have integrated transportation to the city so you can easily around with subway aka MRT, commuterline, LRT aka sky train, buswayline it cost $1- $2 you have to get one card that provide by local bank or KAI a big train company from Indonesia government, your card can be use for all transportation, food In jakarta between less $1 until $20 depend what you want it western food or local food. If you get groceries you can get cost until $200 because the food here come from farms so the food more cheap here

  • @soulcoachshere
    @soulcoachshere 4 дні тому +3

    I have been watching you and others traveling info to Indonesia and other places and when it comes to you must have insurance all of you leave it at that I am baffled please please ask these people the one most important question especially for us retirees do we give up our Medicare or do we keep that for purposes of traveling back to the United States but if we have decided to stay somewhere do we get insurance the country of Indonesia or can we not because what's usually stated is you must show proof of insurance so if I have insurance from the United States is that transferable to the hospitals and doctors in Indonesia or do I then switch over this is a really big deal for us and it has not been addressed would love it if you would do that thanks so much

    • @susangarrard2753
      @susangarrard2753 4 дні тому

      Following

    • @mrsd2143
      @mrsd2143 3 дні тому +1

      She has more details on this on her channel. I saw her answered questions in comment box on her channel.

  • @deddygiririndjani635
    @deddygiririndjani635 16 годин тому +1

    Before Islam come to Indonesia in 15th century ,in Indonesia many of local kingdoms which religion Budha & Hindu in 4- 14 th century… thats why you can find some Hindu & Budhist temples in Indonesia archipelago…

  • @lukmansarifudin7414
    @lukmansarifudin7414 2 дні тому +1

    Borobudur Temple is geographically situated in Central Java. Prambanan Temple, on the other hand, is positioned at the juncture of Central Java and Yogyakarta. It is intriguing to note that a significant number of foreign UA-camrs assert that both of these archaeological wonders are located within Yogyakarta, which is, of course, inaccurate. Central Java and Yogyakarta are two distinct provinces.

    • @adventurefreaksss
      @adventurefreaksss  День тому

      How far of a distance are these two sites from Yogyakarta, if you took an Uber?

    • @ronynuranza7566
      @ronynuranza7566 День тому +1

      Prambanan araoun 15 mnt and borobudur araound 30-1 hour

  • @KB3TLE
    @KB3TLE День тому +2

    Google says that city is the cheapest in the word. --- Cost of living is very low - about 1/3 of the US average. --- Not sure 'why' INDONESIA requires $1500 income (?) - when the cost of living is said to be about $500/mo. ? Makes little sense. -?-

  • @Javanese_Batik
    @Javanese_Batik 2 дні тому +5

    If you want to live or stay even cheaper than Yogyakarta, pls try live or stay in Surakarta ( we called Solo ), [ still around in Central Java ].
    Because the area with the cheapest cost of living in Indonesia is only Surakarta [ or Solo ]
    Surakarta [ or Solo ] is still related to Yogyakarta, because they both have the HERITAGE of two Royal Javanese.
    And Surakarta [ or Solo ] is still very culturally maintained and there is almost NO CRIME.
    Surakarta [ or Solo ] is still quieter than Yogyakarta.
    But in Surakarta [ or Solo ] , there is a strict curfew, so all restaurants, cafes and malls, even street foods, closed at 9 pm.
    and the distance between Surakarta [ or Solo ] and Yogyakarta is around 64.7 km.
    From Yogyakarta it only takes 2 hours to Surakarta [ Solo ] by car, if you take the train from Yogyakarta to Surakarta [ Solo ],
    it only takes 1 hour.

    • @adventurefreaksss
      @adventurefreaksss  2 дні тому +2

      I don't think most people would want to be restricted by curfew to stay in their home by 9pm. Thanks for sharing!

    • @Yannickille
      @Yannickille День тому +1

      I love Solo.
      I have a lot if good memories there. Nice city❤

  • @Dana-ie2bh
    @Dana-ie2bh 4 дні тому +2

    Long term, i.e., a year or more visas requires that you hire a full-time domestic worker. How much does that cost?

    • @bibbib9927
      @bibbib9927 День тому

      Lower than west of course

    • @DRAGONWarior-u1q
      @DRAGONWarior-u1q 20 годин тому

      Depend which city you living, for city like yogyakarta only 100USD or you wanna cheaper labour you can live on Kendal Central Java they have 70-80 USD/month salary

  • @ArifSetiawan-k2o
    @ArifSetiawan-k2o 2 дні тому +2

    Jogja Kingdoms system has its own taxes depending on Kingdoms

    • @adventurefreaksss
      @adventurefreaksss  2 дні тому

      Thanks for this!

    • @ArifSetiawan-k2o
      @ArifSetiawan-k2o 2 дні тому +1

      @adventurefreaksss no same jakarta surabaya more expensive jakarta average income” 700 dollars per month

  • @deddygiririndjani635
    @deddygiririndjani635 16 годин тому +2

    Alcohol & Wine is expensive in Indonesia and only has in special store due 85% Indonesian people they are Moslem , but Indonesia Not Muslim country…

  • @frendytan8368
    @frendytan8368 23 години тому +1

    As u guys know, yogyakarta is the one of the lowest cost city in indonesia, if u stay at others city maybe u need 3 till 5 time cost

    • @mariaannainditahernawati7132
      @mariaannainditahernawati7132 19 годин тому

      ibu kate pilih jogja krn mungkin tidak terlalu mahal
      lalu dekat dg beragam fasilitas khususnya kesehatan krn sdh berumur
      orang asing yg memutuskan pensiun di asean selalu mengedepankan urusan kesehatan krn memang sdh pada berumur
      kecuali urusan asmara ya hehehe biasanya memilih thailand atau ph
      tapi sebentar lagi bali punya fasilitas kesehatan yg baru
      bisa jadi makin byk warga asing yg memilih tinggal disana

    • @adventurefreaksss
      @adventurefreaksss  17 годин тому

      Thank you for sharing this information!

  • @jkbc
    @jkbc 2 дні тому +1

    that's the thing, in Indonesia you have to use "agent" to do paperwork or else the government staff will never processed your paperwork unless you give them "envelope" with money in it. Unlike in most western country, they have standard requirement and stick to it and get things done. In Indonesia, the immigration staff will ask different things every time , different people will give you different answers for the same questions and send you run around, giving you a hard time unless you show them a think envelope.

    • @adventurefreaksss
      @adventurefreaksss  День тому

      That sounds like the government in the US:)

    • @bibbib9927
      @bibbib9927 День тому

      @@adventurefreakssswait, US do that kind to? Wow, i think this kind of thing only happen in indonesia

    • @mariaannainditahernawati7132
      @mariaannainditahernawati7132 20 годин тому +1

      petugas imigrasi selalu punya pertanyaan random
      akan sulit utk menghapal jawaban
      blm lama saya nonton video di imigrasi australia dan uk
      kebetulan orang asing yang dapat pertanyaan random tsb nggak mampu jawab
      hanya bisa jawab kayak sudah dihapalkan
      bahkan ada yg ngaku kuliah di uk tapi nggak ngerti bahasa inggris bahkan fakultasnya pun lupa
      ini salah satu metode "pengawasan melekat" supaya tracking orang asing bisa efektif
      makanya urusan overstay bisa diatasi

  • @Pangeran_Syarif_Ahmad
    @Pangeran_Syarif_Ahmad 3 дні тому +1

    Nice video bro

  • @radpancageni5184
    @radpancageni5184 14 годин тому +1

    I think Indonesia must to strength rupiah. Rupiah now is so weak than dollar that mean not good for Indonesia

  • @hakeemdj368
    @hakeemdj368 13 годин тому

    👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 🙏
    less than US $700 = upper-middle class spending per month

  • @5u1ton
    @5u1ton День тому +1

    Keren 🇮🇩👍°

  • @RusselEffandy-f7y
    @RusselEffandy-f7y 16 годин тому

    Salam dari Jakarta

  • @AoneVersi-g6l
    @AoneVersi-g6l День тому +1

    Indonesis is the best for retiree the deposite bank 5% interest an month, if you have $100.000 bank deposte you will have life like a king, you will have $5000 an month, so interest money deposite pay you cost living forever

    • @adventurefreaksss
      @adventurefreaksss  День тому +1

      The 5-6% is over the course of a year. Cambodia's rates are even better! Thanks for sharing!

    • @julianinurgahayati911
      @julianinurgahayati911 День тому +1

      ​@@adventurefreaksssYes the 5% is not monthly rates, but then it is always annual rates

  • @scott1572
    @scott1572 3 дні тому +2

    The truth is Jogjakarta has a massive problem with trash as there is nowhere for landfill. The rubbish builds up to disgusting levels at times and many people will burn all the rubbish just on the streets. Burning everything including all plastics and rubbers.
    Ive spent lots of time in Jogja and love it but the rubbish is real problem that has no solution in site.

    • @adventurefreaksss
      @adventurefreaksss  3 дні тому +1

      Thank you for this addition!

    • @mrsd2143
      @mrsd2143 3 дні тому +1

      Very true. I’m an Indonesian living in US, I really hope the government will take this matter seriously soon.

  • @HungPham-dp4mc
    @HungPham-dp4mc День тому

    Beautiful dream from canada

  • @xdir1569
    @xdir1569 3 дні тому +6

    Indonesia is a muslim majority country if u dont like muslims dont go here

    • @Izlam-Bego
      @Izlam-Bego 2 дні тому +3

      NOT ALL PLACE IN INDONESIA 🇮🇩 IS MUSLIM CAUSE MY SELF AN INDONESIA WITH CHRISTIAN BELIEVE FROM MANADO CITY 80 % Christian and many place like PAPUA AND TORAJA AND FLORES AND BALI (HINDU 90%) and christianity in Indonesia about to climb of number

    • @lukmansarifudin7414
      @lukmansarifudin7414 2 дні тому +1

      ​@@Izlam-Begodata tahun 2021-2023 menunjukan kekeristenan di Indonesia mengalami penurunan.

    • @xdir1569
      @xdir1569 2 дні тому

      @@Izlam-Bego but Indonesia has big trauma with westerner, we've been colonized for hundred years, we cant just accept many westerner flux into the country

    • @Amanda_downunder
      @Amanda_downunder 2 дні тому +1

      I have memories of the Bali Bombing, where lots of people lost their lives, incl many Australians. 😪😥 But Indonesia would still be a pretty good choice.

    • @BasukiRahmat-f8k
      @BasukiRahmat-f8k День тому

      ​@@Izlam-BegoThe bad propaganda

  • @mattstopa9436
    @mattstopa9436 3 дні тому +2

    What area is she saying? Jobe, Jakarta? I can't find that on the map anywhere.

  • @KarenLedesma-w8i
    @KarenLedesma-w8i 2 дні тому +2

    Is she is she giving estimates for one person or two or three or four?😂

    • @adventurefreaksss
      @adventurefreaksss  2 дні тому

      She has several living in her home and the cost of groceries are for several. Could be 4-6 people total. Ledesma sounds like a West Michigan name?

  • @PeterC245
    @PeterC245 3 дні тому +2

    Muslim , I think I’ll Pass

    • @elcubanito2442
      @elcubanito2442 3 дні тому

      🤡

    • @Izlam-Bego
      @Izlam-Bego 2 дні тому

      BALI IS HINDU AND MANADO IS CHRISTIAN AND FLORES IS CATHOLIC AND PAPUA IS CHRISTIAN AND SOME CITY IS BUDHA BELIEVER CAUSE INDONESIA MUSLIM 70% and keep decreasing every year of muslim believer

    • @TravelwithMark
      @TravelwithMark День тому +1

      Stay home, we’d all be happier

    • @AoneVersi-g6l
      @AoneVersi-g6l День тому

      Muslim country more safe than your country

    • @bungkoes
      @bungkoes День тому +3

      Whats wrong with muslim? Are you better than muslim? Or perhaps you are a God 😅.( Pharaoh maybe? )

  • @randomedhk.8388
    @randomedhk.8388 День тому

    I live 1 hours a way from Jogjakarta And trying to buy a house in Jogjakarta soon 🙌 jogja are amaizing u can go to fine dinning or local a lot of choicess 🥂🥂🥂 from hk

  • @rohmannov138
    @rohmannov138 День тому

    Hi mama kate...i am Yogyakarta residen,nice to met you...Yogyakarta people were welcome to you...
    I am periodically worked in USA.i do work for Holland America Line...if you need some help don't hesitated to contact me....cheers...❤❤❤❤❤

  • @RiamCute
    @RiamCute 18 годин тому

    100 USD a month?!!!! Wow!

    • @adventurefreaksss
      @adventurefreaksss  17 годин тому +1

      And what a house for that amount of money. So beautiful and I can see Kate has a gift for interior design:)