Investing in Ubud: Yields, Appreciation & Ownership

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

Robust tourism and expat interest drive consistent demand for Ubud real estate.

MetricValueNotes
Domestic Tourists9.94M · 2024Bali-wide data, Ubud is a major contributor.
Foreign Tourists2.93M · 2024Bali-wide data, Ubud is a major contributor.
Registered Hotels9,000+ · 2024Bali-wide, includes various accommodation types.
Avg. Annual Occupancy65% · AnnualUbud-area estimate, varies by property type.
Peak ADRRp1,800,000 · Dec-FebHigh-season average daily rate for luxury villas.
Off-season ADRRp600,000 · Jun-SepLow-season average daily rate for luxury villas.
Shoulder ADRRp1,200,000 · Oct-Nov / Mar-MayTransitional season average daily rate for luxury villas.

Attractive rental yields and capital appreciation driven by tourism and expat demand.

MetricValueNotes
Managed-Rental Gross Yield5-8%Varies significantly by property type and management quality.
Capital Growth (YoY)10-15%Corridor for well-located and maintained properties.
5-Year CAGR (Capital)12%Longer-term view, subject to market fluctuations.
Operator Quality ImpactHighProfessional management significantly impacts rental income.
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)~75 MbpsIndonesia benchmark anchored to recent Ookla/Telkomsel reporting; Bali and secondary islands vary by area.
Mobile (4G/5G)~45 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)20+Outpost Ubud, Ubud Coworking, Hubud legacy area spaces
Air Quality (annual PM2.5)~16 µg/m³IQAir/nearby-city context where direct annual city series was unavailable.
Nomad CommunityMajor HubBased on remote-worker presence, coworking density, and repeat nomad references.
English Level (daily use)HighPractical 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 Ubud

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.

Ubud — questions

Can NRIs buy property in Ubud?

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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