I'm an Aussie and I bought a villa in Bali for $485,000. Groceries, transport and even fancy meals are so much cheaper - but these are the rules you need to be aware of

I'm an Aussie and I bought a villa in Bali for $485,000. Groceries, transport and even fancy meals are so much cheaper - but these are the rules you need to be aware of Aussie couple Alexis and Luke Withers purchased a $485,000 luxury villa in Bali READ MORE: We left 'nanny state' Australia and moved our entire life to Thailand By Cindy Tran for Daily Mail Australia Published: 04:29 GMT, 27 October 2024 | Updated: 04:29 GMT, 27 October 2024 e-mail 23 shares View comments A young couple who travels to Bali every year has purchased a luxurious villa on an idyllic island for just $485,000. Alexis Withers, 27, and her husband Luke, 28, have always loved visiting the popular tourist destination for its stunning surf breaks, affordable food and friendly locals.

So it was a natural next step when they chose to invest in a stunning two-bedroom villa - complete with two bathrooms and a swimming pool - nestled in the heart of Bingin. The Queensland couple already owns four properties in Australia but decided to further expand their portfolio with a slice of Indonesian real estate. 'Since we travel to Indonesia three to four times a year to surf and enjoy the local cuisine, it felt like a great opportunity,' Alexis told Daily Mail Australia.

The villa is set to be completed in December 2025 - with the pair planning to rent it out for most of the year at approximately $495 per night, while reserving time throughout the year for themselves and their family to enjoy. 'We would never move t.