Property & Farmland in Bali

The numbers that decide it — rental yields, occupancy, appreciation and the ownership rules and taxes for buying in Bali.

Robust tourism and growing expat community drive strong real estate demand in Bali.

MetricValueNotes
Domestic Tourists10.1M · 2024Bali-specific data.
Foreign Tourists6.3M · 2024Bali-specific data.
Registered Hotels9,000+ · 2024Estimated number of accommodation providers.
Avg. Annual Occupancy (Hotels)72% · 2023Bali-wide hotel occupancy.
Avg. Annual Occupancy (Villas)65-80% · AnnualBali-area estimate, varies by location and management.
Peak ADR (Hotels)Rp2,772,000 · H1 2024Average Daily Rate for hotels in Bali (approx. USD 168).
Luxury Hotel ADRRp10,015,500 · 2023Average Daily Rate for luxury hotels (approx. USD 607).

Attractive rental yields and capital growth define Bali's real estate investment profile.

MetricValueNotes
Managed-Rental Gross Yield10-18%Varies by location, property quality, and management.
Capital Growth (YoY)5-10%Consistent appreciation in property values.
5-Year CAGR (Capital)12-15%Longer-term capital appreciation.
Operator Quality ImpactHighProfessional management significantly impacts returns.
Post-Monsoon MaintenanceCriticalEssential for preserving property value and rental appeal.
Booking Channel SpreadHighDiversifying booking platforms maximizes occupancy.

Southeast Asia's top nomad hub — rich coworking ecosystem and expat culture

MetricValueNotes
Fixed Broadband (download)~50 MbpsIndonesia benchmark anchored to recent Ookla/Telkomsel reporting; Bali and secondary islands vary by area.
Mobile (4G/5G)~35 MbpsIndonesia benchmark anchored to recent Ookla/Telkomsel reporting; Bali and secondary islands vary by area.
Monthly Cost (1 person)Rent + food + utilities + transport; adjusted to local market level.
Rent — 1BR (city center)Typical central or prime-tourism long-stay rent; small localities use nearest market proxy.
Mid-range meal for twoTypical sit-down mid-range restaurant.
Coworking (monthly pass)Representative monthly hot-desk pricing in nearest relevant cowork market.
Coworking Spaces (within 5km)3-8few dedicated spaces; Hub Bali or local cafes typical
Air Quality (annual PM2.5)~18 µg/m³IQAir/nearby-city context where direct annual city series was unavailable.
Nomad CommunityActiveBased on remote-worker presence, coworking density, and repeat nomad references.
English Level (daily use)MediumPractical daily-use level in tourism/business contexts.
Digital Nomad VisaRemote Worker Visa (E33G) • 1 year, renewable once • Req: $60,000 annual income + $2,000 in bankForeign-source income tax-exempt for visa holders — https://molina.imigrasi.go.id/
TimezoneGMT+7 / +8 / +9 (WIB/WITA/WIT)
Primary LanguageIndonesian (Bahasa)

Ownership & Tax — Who Can Buy in Bali

BuyerPermittedTenureConditions
Indonesian CitizenYesFreehold (Hak Milik)Unrestricted
Foreign National (residential)ConditionalHak PakaiRight to use: 30 + 20 + 30 years up to 80 total
Foreign National (lease)YesLeasehold (Hak Sewa)20-25 years renewable by agreement
PT PMA CompanyYesHGB (Right to Build)Up to 80 years via foreign-owned company

Investment figures are directional market estimates, not guarantees — actual yields, rates and appreciation vary by property, operator and timing. Verify with a professional before investing.

Bali — questions

Can NRIs buy property in Bali?

NRIs and OCIs can freely buy residential and commercial property in India (not agricultural land), with purchase funds routed through NRE/NRO banking channels.

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