Türkiye or Bali?

Let's start with the fact that it is almost impossible to compare the island of Bali in Indonesia and the Republic of Turkey for moving to permanent residence. Primarily due to significant differences in the level of economic development, living conditions and purchase of real estate by foreigners and other key parameters.

Bali or Türkiye — what to choose for relocation? In our article we take a detailed look at the prospects of these popular areas.

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Pros and cons of both countries

If you want to figure out what is better — Bali or Türkiye for relocation; general information about the resorts is not enough. There are different characteristics to consider.

So, considering pros and cons of living in Turkey, the first thing foreigners mention — it's the climate. Turkish resorts are characterized by favorable climatic conditions, long sunny summers and long warm winters. Bali has high air humidity, which significantly worsens the heat. Every year the island experiences a long rainy season.

Türkiye — a large state, distinguished not only by a unique strategically advantageous location, but also by a powerful economy, developed social infrastructure, excellent conditions for quality recreation, profitable investments and relocation. There are resorts for every taste and budget: atmospheric Alanya, Antalya and Istanbul, luxurious Kas and Bodrum, affordable Kemer and Side and many other amazing places. The housing market offers a huge selection of high-quality liquid real estate. Despite the increasingly complicated political situation, migration waves and inflation, the country is attracting an increasing number of investors and tourists.

Bali — one of the most popular holiday destinations among foreigners. The island is considered a provincial and purely tourist agricultural region of Indonesia. Indonesia — a third world country, which, of course, does not have the best effect on living conditions and living standards. And while in most of the developed central and resort provinces of Turkey life is truly calm and safe, in Bali corruption flourishes everywhere, and a high level of crime and violations of the law are recorded. In addition, tourists complain about dirt and garbage on the streets, poor beaches, lack of public transport, and high prices in restaurants.

On the other hand, the island of Bali — this is a huge selection of exotic fruits, stunning nature, tourist entertainment, interesting sights, the opportunity to buy or rent different housing options.

Features of life for foreigners

Where does adaptation take place better? in Turkey or Bali? Of course, this depends on the conditions of stay and the rights of foreigners on the territory of both states.

When traveling to Bali, a visa is issued upon arrival. The document allows you to stay in the country for 30 days with a one-time right to extend for another 30 days.

Residents of the former CIS countries, under the terms of a visa-free regime, can visit the Republic of Turkey without any difficulties for a period of 60-90 days.

Examples of real estate in Turkey

New 1+1 apartment of 50 m², located in Mahmutlar, built in 2024. Distance to the sea - 950 m, to the center - 500 m.

room

1+1

area

50 m²

id

9492

71 500

Modern 1+1 apartment of 60 m² in a new multifunctional complex built in 2024, located on the 7th floor. Distance to the sea - 1000 m, to the center - 850 m.

room

1+1

area

60 m²

id

9491

71 500

Apartment 1+1 in a modern complex of 2023, located on the 4th floor, 1400 m from the sea and 600 m from the center, with partial sea view and fully furnished.

room

1+1

area

55 m²

id

9490

69 300

A luxurious apartment in a new building at a very reasonable price.

room

1+1

area

55 m²

id

9489

165 000

Two-bedroom apartment of 128 sq.m. with furniture and appliances

room

2+1, Duplex

area

128 m²

id

9488

162 500

Very cozy furnished apartment 2+1 with a glazed balcony, located only 350 m from the sea and 200 m from the center.

room

2+1

area

110 m²

id

9487

Modern 1+1 apartment with furniture, balcony and good infrastructure, just 650 meters from the sea and 200 meters from the center of the area.

room

1+1

area

55 m²

id

9486

115 500

Furnished 2+1 apartment with two bathrooms and balconies, 350 meters from the sea and only 200 meters from the center of the area.

room

2+1

area

135 m²

id

9485

Modern 1+1 apartment with balcony and bathroom, just 650 m from the sea and 200 m from the district center.

room

1+1

area

55 m²

id

9484

130 000

Stylish 2+1 apartment with good repair and two spacious balconies in a hotel-type complex, only 1800 m from the sea and 500 m from the center.

room

2+1

area

90 m²

id

9483

88 000

Bright sunny 2+1 apartment with designer renovation, two balconies and two bathrooms, 700 meters from the sea.

room

2+1

area

115 m²

id

9482

124 500

Spacious duplex 3+1 with beautiful mountain views, 800 meters from the sea and 350 meters from the center of Mahmutlar

room

3+1, Duplex, Penthouse

area

120 m²

id

9481

346 500

Spacious 4+1 apartment with two balconies and two bathrooms, 650 meters from the sea and 400 meters from the center in the prestigious Kestel area

room

4+1, Duplex

area

650 m²

id

9480

181 500

Furnished 3+1 villa with sea view, two balconies and two bathrooms in one of the most prestigious residential complexes in the city.

room

3+1, Duplex, Penthouse

area

130 m²

id

9479

154 000

Spacious 2+1 twin villa, 180 m², with two balconies and sea view, located in Demirtas. Year of construction - 2008. 150 meters from the sea and 750 meters from the center of the area.

room

2+1

area

180 m²

id

9478

55 000

Modern apartment 1+1, 50 m², located in the Demirtas area. Year of construction - 2024. Located on the 2nd floor, 500 meters from the sea and 800 meters from the center.

room

1+1

area

50 m²

id

9477

340 000

4+1 triplex villa, 220 m², with separate kitchen and rounded rooms, located in Avsallar. Year of construction - 2008. Villa on 3 floors with three balconies, which offer partial views of the sea and the surrounding area. To the sea - 600 m, to the center - 400 m.

room

4+1, Duplex, Penthouse

area

220 m²

id

9476

124 500

We offer a cozy apartment 2+1, 85 m², with a view of the Kale fortress, in the center of Alanya near Cleopatra Beach. Year of construction - 2008. It is located on the 5th floor, 250 meters from the sea and 100 meters from the center. There is a possibility of obtaining a residence permit.

room

2+1

area

85 m²

id

9475

126 500

Bright and spacious apartment 1+1, 70 m², with a well-thought-out layout, in the Cleopatra Beach area, Alanya. Year of construction - 2023. Located on the 1st floor, 700 meters from the sea and 200 meters from the center.

room

1+1

area

70 m²

id

9474

170 000

Bright furnished 2+1 apartment with two bathrooms and three balconies, just 350 meters from the sea and 200 meters from the center of Alanya.

room

2+1

area

150 m²

id

9473

See more

It is possible to find employment in Indonesia, as in Turkey, if you have a work visa. Illegal employment in Bali is possible, but this is fraught with inspections and fines. In Turkey, you can easily get a seasonal job, work remotely, or open your own business. The Turkish government offers a number of tax incentives for foreign businessmen.

Obtaining Indonesian citizenship is quite difficult. You will need not only to renounce your current citizenship, but also to pass exams in history and the Indonesian language, live in the state for 5-10 years, prove financial solvency and meet a number of other conditions.

Turkey has a state citizenship by investment program. Buyers of Turkish real estate can obtain a second passport under an expedited scheme without complex interviews, exams and checks. Everything that is required from an investor — fulfill simple conditions and buy apartments starting at $400,000.

But residents of both countries can open a residence permit. The registration process is started remotely.

Türkiye or Bali?

Where is the best place to buy real estate?

Purchasing apartments in Turkey or in Bali at an early stage of construction guarantees a profit from resale of about 30 % after putting the LCD into operation. In the Republic of Turkey, many foreigners choose Antalya and Alanya to purchase real estate and move for permanent residence.

In addition, owning liquid property in both countries — This is a stable rental income. The size of dividends directly depends on the wisely chosen location. In Bali, renting out housing brings about 15-20% per annum, in Turkey - about 10-12%. But here it should be taken into account that, unlike Bali, in Turkey there is year-round demand for rentals.

Housing prices

Amid increased interest in Turkish real estate in popular resort towns — Antalya, Alanya, Istanbul — is rapidly rising in price. Developers are building ultra-modern residential complexes with the internal infrastructure of 5* hotels. Minimum price tag for apartments in Turkey — $80,000–100,000. You can buy a villa in one of the Mediterranean resorts at a cost of $400,000 and above.

The cost of a spacious apartment in Bali — from $130,000–170,000. Villas by the sea are available at prices from $300,000 to $900,000.

Terms of purchase

In Bali, foreign citizens do not have the opportunity to purchase real estate under a sales contract. Here a purchase is made on lease for 15–90 years. It is possible to extend the period of use, but after a certain period the apartments will still have to be resold. In Turkey, the investor becomes the full owner of real estate on the basis of TAPU. Property can be transferred by inheritance or as a gift.

One-time property tax in Turkey — 4% of the cadastral value, in Bali — 10% for foreigners with a residence permit and 20% for non-residents.

Developers in both countries offer the purchase of an apartment in installments at the best prices. Turkish developers, as a rule, provide installment payments for the period of construction work. On an Indonesian island, the payment period may be longer.

In Bali, there are real risks of investing money in building a house by an unscrupulous developer and going broke. In Turkey, the construction industry is controlled by the state, unfinished projects and delays in delivery of projects — huge rarity. Developers invest their capital in construction and value their good reputation.


Where is the best place to buy real estate for investment and living — in Turkey or Bali — depends on your goals. And if the Republic of Turkey, in addition to a profitable investment of capital, guarantees comfortable and safe living with far-reaching prospects for the future, we do not recommend considering the Indonesian island as a place to move for permanent residence.

Examples of real estate in Turkey

New 1+1 apartment of 50 m², located in Mahmutlar, built in 2024. Distance to the sea - 950 m, to the center - 500 m.

room

1+1

area

50 m²

id

9492

71 500

Modern 1+1 apartment of 60 m² in a new multifunctional complex built in 2024, located on the 7th floor. Distance to the sea - 1000 m, to the center - 850 m.

room

1+1

area

60 m²

id

9491

71 500

Apartment 1+1 in a modern complex of 2023, located on the 4th floor, 1400 m from the sea and 600 m from the center, with partial sea view and fully furnished.

room

1+1

area

55 m²

id

9490

69 300

A luxurious apartment in a new building at a very reasonable price.

room

1+1

area

55 m²

id

9489

165 000

Two-bedroom apartment of 128 sq.m. with furniture and appliances

room

2+1, Duplex

area

128 m²

id

9488

162 500

Very cozy furnished apartment 2+1 with a glazed balcony, located only 350 m from the sea and 200 m from the center.

room

2+1

area

110 m²

id

9487

Modern 1+1 apartment with furniture, balcony and good infrastructure, just 650 meters from the sea and 200 meters from the center of the area.

room

1+1

area

55 m²

id

9486

115 500

Furnished 2+1 apartment with two bathrooms and balconies, 350 meters from the sea and only 200 meters from the center of the area.

room

2+1

area

135 m²

id

9485

Modern 1+1 apartment with balcony and bathroom, just 650 m from the sea and 200 m from the district center.

room

1+1

area

55 m²

id

9484

130 000

Stylish 2+1 apartment with good repair and two spacious balconies in a hotel-type complex, only 1800 m from the sea and 500 m from the center.

room

2+1

area

90 m²

id

9483

88 000

Bright sunny 2+1 apartment with designer renovation, two balconies and two bathrooms, 700 meters from the sea.

room

2+1

area

115 m²

id

9482

124 500

Spacious duplex 3+1 with beautiful mountain views, 800 meters from the sea and 350 meters from the center of Mahmutlar

room

3+1, Duplex, Penthouse

area

120 m²

id

9481

346 500

Spacious 4+1 apartment with two balconies and two bathrooms, 650 meters from the sea and 400 meters from the center in the prestigious Kestel area

room

4+1, Duplex

area

650 m²

id

9480

181 500

Furnished 3+1 villa with sea view, two balconies and two bathrooms in one of the most prestigious residential complexes in the city.

room

3+1, Duplex, Penthouse

area

130 m²

id

9479

154 000

Spacious 2+1 twin villa, 180 m², with two balconies and sea view, located in Demirtas. Year of construction - 2008. 150 meters from the sea and 750 meters from the center of the area.

room

2+1

area

180 m²

id

9478

55 000

Modern apartment 1+1, 50 m², located in the Demirtas area. Year of construction - 2024. Located on the 2nd floor, 500 meters from the sea and 800 meters from the center.

room

1+1

area

50 m²

id

9477

340 000

4+1 triplex villa, 220 m², with separate kitchen and rounded rooms, located in Avsallar. Year of construction - 2008. Villa on 3 floors with three balconies, which offer partial views of the sea and the surrounding area. To the sea - 600 m, to the center - 400 m.

room

4+1, Duplex, Penthouse

area

220 m²

id

9476

124 500

We offer a cozy apartment 2+1, 85 m², with a view of the Kale fortress, in the center of Alanya near Cleopatra Beach. Year of construction - 2008. It is located on the 5th floor, 250 meters from the sea and 100 meters from the center. There is a possibility of obtaining a residence permit.

room

2+1

area

85 m²

id

9475

126 500

Bright and spacious apartment 1+1, 70 m², with a well-thought-out layout, in the Cleopatra Beach area, Alanya. Year of construction - 2023. Located on the 1st floor, 700 meters from the sea and 200 meters from the center.

room

1+1

area

70 m²

id

9474

170 000

Bright furnished 2+1 apartment with two bathrooms and three balconies, just 350 meters from the sea and 200 meters from the center of Alanya.

room

2+1

area

150 m²

id

9473

See more

These materials have been prepared for informational purposes and are not of a commercial nature.

Point Property — a certified real estate agency that specializes in providing a full range of real estate services for real estate transactions in Turkey.

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