Advice on Renting a House / Apartment in Bali

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*Updated prices for 2013*

If you have just found work in Bali or are thinking of moving to Bali then you will obviously be wondering where to stay and what kind of accommodation is on offer. This post is intended for those looking for long-term accommodation in Bali.  If you are looking for a holiday rental, this is not the post for you. I will try to explain the different types of accommodation in order, starting from the cheapest moving up to the most expensive.

First of all, things in Bali are quite different to what you may expect regarding accommodation; despite there being a lack of space and lots of overcrowding, apartments are rare in the Western sense with most people living in small rooms called kos (or boarding house.)