From accommodation to means of transportation, you will need to get yourself sorted out for a聽hassle-free daily life in Bali, especially if you are a student. Keep in mind that many young聽foreigners have successfully settled and adapted quickly to the Bali lifestyle.
Student accommodation in Bali
In 2022, Indonesian universities welcomed approximately 6,000 international students, many of聽whom opted to settle in Bali. Given the large number of students on the island, accommodation聽will not be a problem, regardless of your budget, needs and desires.聽
For a budget-friendly solution, look into kosts, like many Indonesian students do. These are聽smaller and less equipped accommodations than a regular studio, that basically come up to IDR聽300,000 (around 20 USD) per month for the cheapest ones. But if you are willing to pay a little聽extra (up to 45 USD per month), you might as well enjoy your own private bathroom. Else, you聽could just opt for a shared bathroom or for a more "luxurious" kost with a small kitchenette,聽private bathroom, office area and sometimes a shared pool. For the latter, you should expect to聽pay up to US$210 per month. Kosts are usually located close to universities.
Alternatively, you can choose to stay at a local's home. This is another cost-effective option聽and, above all, an excellent way to fully immerse yourself in the local culture. In exchange, you聽will naturally have to respect the customs and rules of your hosts. For example, it would be聽inappropriate to party all night and come home late, especially if you are a girl student!
Shared accommodation is probably the preferred option for international students in Bali, who聽often choose to rent a villa together. In such a scheme, the costs are shared. It is worth聽mentioning that this type of accommodation is usually rented with a cleaning lady and a聽gardener. To easily find such accommodation and roommates, rely on organizations such as聽Study in Bali, which help students find suitable accommodation.
Whatever your choice, it is always advisable to stay close to the university not only for聽transportation reasons but also to take advantage of the many special student deals that can be聽available (restaurants, stores or fairs located near the university).
Student discounts in Bali
Even though Bali and Indonesia generally do not have any special discount cards for students,聽many establishments practice "harga mahasiswa" or "student prices". In order to take聽advantage of this, it is best to hang out near the universities, to eat, for instance.
In case you are a passionate traveler and want to discover Bali in your free time, why not聽organize group trips with other students? This is a great way to explore the country, while聽expanding your circle of friends locally. That said, it's worth mentioning that Study In Bali聽provides special prices through partnerships with tour operators.
Good to know:
In addition to assistance with finding housing or travel, Study in Bali provides聽services for bike rentals, boat trip discounts, etc.
Since most student exchange programs are offered to Western students, you will probably have聽foreign colleagues! Don't let that stop you from getting to know your local counterparts, for聽example, by joining clubs or associations at your university.
This will allow you to take full advantage of your expatriation experience, to get better聽acquainted with a country you don't know very well yet, learn its culture, and improve your聽skills!
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