The numbers that decide it — rental yields, occupancy, appreciation and the ownership rules and taxes for buying in Ubud.
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic Tourists | 9.94M · 2024 | Bali-wide data, Ubud is a major contributor. |
| Foreign Tourists | 2.93M · 2024 | Bali-wide data, Ubud is a major contributor. |
| Registered Hotels | 9,000+ · 2024 | Bali-wide, includes various accommodation types. |
| Avg. Annual Occupancy | 65% · Annual | Ubud-area estimate, varies by property type. |
| Peak ADR | Rp1,800,000 · Dec-Feb | High-season average daily rate for luxury villas. |
| Off-season ADR | Rp600,000 · Jun-Sep | Low-season average daily rate for luxury villas. |
| Shoulder ADR | Rp1,200,000 · Oct-Nov / Mar-May | Transitional season average daily rate for luxury villas. |
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Managed-Rental Gross Yield | 5-8% | 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 Impact | High | Professional management significantly impacts rental income. |
| Post-Monsoon Maintenance | Critical | Essential for preserving property value and rental appeal. |
| Booking Channel Spread | High | Diversifying booking platforms maximizes occupancy. |
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed Broadband (download) | ~75 Mbps | Indonesia benchmark anchored to recent Ookla/Telkomsel reporting; Bali and secondary islands vary by area. |
| Mobile (4G/5G) | ~45 Mbps | Indonesia 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 two | Typical 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/m³ | IQAir/nearby-city context where direct annual city series was unavailable. |
| Nomad Community | Major Hub | Based on remote-worker presence, coworking density, and repeat nomad references. |
| English Level (daily use) | High | Practical daily-use level in tourism/business contexts. |
| Digital Nomad Visa | Remote Worker Visa (E33G) • 1 year, renewable once • Req: $60,000 annual income + $2,000 in bank | Foreign-source income tax-exempt for visa holders — https://molina.imigrasi.go.id/ |
| Timezone | GMT+7 / +8 / +9 (WIB/WITA/WIT) | — |
| Primary Language | Indonesian (Bahasa) | — |
| Buyer | Permitted | Tenure | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indonesian Citizen | Yes | Freehold (Hak Milik) | Unrestricted |
| Foreign National (residential) | Conditional | Hak Pakai | Right to use: 30 + 20 + 30 years up to 80 total |
| Foreign National (lease) | Yes | Leasehold (Hak Sewa) | 20-25 years renewable by agreement |
| PT PMA Company | Yes | HGB (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.
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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