Active short- and mid-term market: furnished monthly villas, co-living and serviced apartments are widely available, especially in Bali nomad hubs (Canggu, Ubud, Seminyak)
In more flexible markets such as Bali, tenants can sometimes negotiate the large upfront payment down to a smaller block (for example six months) plus a deposit
Single, free nationwide emergency number 112 (an ITU standard, works on a locked phone with no credit) integrates police (110), fire (113) and medical/ambulance (119) services
Dedicated free Ministry of Health medical emergency line 119 (Public Safety Center) dispatches ambulances and coordinates pre-hospital emergency care

Watch out for

Large upfront payment: a full year's rent (sometimes more) paid in advance at signing is a common landlord expectation - budget for it and get the payment schedule agreed in writing
Register for the SKTT within 14 days of receiving your KITAS; the residence certificate tracks the validity of your stay permit
The public JKN/BPJS scheme is not open to tourists, visit-visa holders or short-stay nomads — enrolment generally requires a KITAS/KITAP and at least 6 months of legal residence, typically work-sponsored, so a temporary stay needs private insurance
Foreign retirees without a work permit are not eligible for BPJS and must hold private cover

Cost of living

Canggu (Bali)

€900–€1,800/mo