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

69 000

Kestel district, layout 1+1, area 50 m², year of construction 2024, to the sea 100 m, to the center - 500 m, unfurnished.

room

1+1

area

50 m²

id

9864

Bright 2+1 apartment with two balconies 150 meters from the sea, in a modern complex with a swimming pool and water park in Mahmutlar.

room

2+1

area

75 m²

id

9863

Mahmutlar area, layout 2+1, area 110 m², year of construction 2006, to the sea 500 m, to the center - 400 m, unfurnished

room

2+1

area

110 m²

id

9862

Fully furnished 1+1 apartment in bright colors, with a spacious kitchen-living room, 150 meters from the beach in Mahmutlar.

room

1+1

area

50 m²

id

9861

Incredibly great deal in a new stylish home

room

1+1

area

60 m²

id

9860

107 000

Modern and fully furnished 2+1 apartment with two bathrooms, 300 meters from the sea in Kargicak.

room

2+1

area

105 m²

id

9859

Citizenship
4+1 Villa 360 m² with panoramic sea and castle views in Kargicak-id-9858-photo-7

900 000

Luxury 4+1 villa with private pool, modern furniture and stunning views of the sea and the historic fortress.

room

4+1

area

360 m²

id

9858

66 000

1+1 apartment with a well-thought-out layout, modern furniture and bright interior in Kargicak, just 600 meters from the sea.

room

1+1

area

55 m²

id

9857

231 000

Own house by the sea in an open area for residence permit in Turkey

room

3+1, Duplex, Penthouse

area

240 m²

id

9856

122 000

Stylish complex with a swimming pool in an open area for residence permit

room

1+1

area

56 m²

id

9855

187 000

Tosmur district, apartment 2+1, area 110 m², year of construction 2009, distance to the sea - 400 m, to the center - 200 m, suitable for residence permit from the end of September.

room

2+1

area

110 m²

id

9854

110 000

Popular area Mahmutlar, apartment 1+1, area 55 m², year of construction 2016, distance to the sea - 300 m, to the center - 150 m.

room

1+1

area

55 m²

id

9853

108 000

Furnished apartment 1+1, 70 m², built in 2016, 3rd floor, distance to the sea - 250 m, to the center - 350 m.

room

1+1

area

70 m²

id

9852

Mahmutlar, apartment 2+1, 110 m², built in 2008, 5th floor, distance to the sea - 500 m, to the center - 250 m.

room

2+1

area

110 m²

id

9851

Mahmutlar is a furnished 1+1 apartment with an area of 55 m², located on the 8th floor of a residential complex with developed infrastructure. Year of construction - 2015. To the sea - 600 meters, to the center - 300 meters.

room

1+1

area

55 m²

id

9850

Complex with hotel infrastructure in the Mahmutlar area, 600 meters from the coast

room

2+1

area

110 m²

id

9849

203 500

Stylish project with hotel infrastructure for comfortable living

room

2+1

area

120 m²

id

9848

126 500

Kargicak district - 2+1 apartment, 110 m², furnished, built in 2010, located on the 2nd floor, 200 m from the sea and 100 m from the center.

room

2+1

area

110 m²

id

9847

121 000

Kargicak area, furnished 1+1, 50 m², year of construction 2023, to the sea 1500 m, to the center 1250 m

room

1+1

area

50 m²

id

9846

253 000

Stylish and cozy house right on the seashore with developed infrastructure

room

3+1

area

150 m²

id

9845

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

69 000

Kestel district, layout 1+1, area 50 m², year of construction 2024, to the sea 100 m, to the center - 500 m, unfurnished.

room

1+1

area

50 m²

id

9864

Bright 2+1 apartment with two balconies 150 meters from the sea, in a modern complex with a swimming pool and water park in Mahmutlar.

room

2+1

area

75 m²

id

9863

Mahmutlar area, layout 2+1, area 110 m², year of construction 2006, to the sea 500 m, to the center - 400 m, unfurnished

room

2+1

area

110 m²

id

9862

Fully furnished 1+1 apartment in bright colors, with a spacious kitchen-living room, 150 meters from the beach in Mahmutlar.

room

1+1

area

50 m²

id

9861

Incredibly great deal in a new stylish home

room

1+1

area

60 m²

id

9860

107 000

Modern and fully furnished 2+1 apartment with two bathrooms, 300 meters from the sea in Kargicak.

room

2+1

area

105 m²

id

9859

Citizenship
4+1 Villa 360 m² with panoramic sea and castle views in Kargicak-id-9858-photo-7

900 000

Luxury 4+1 villa with private pool, modern furniture and stunning views of the sea and the historic fortress.

room

4+1

area

360 m²

id

9858

66 000

1+1 apartment with a well-thought-out layout, modern furniture and bright interior in Kargicak, just 600 meters from the sea.

room

1+1

area

55 m²

id

9857

231 000

Own house by the sea in an open area for residence permit in Turkey

room

3+1, Duplex, Penthouse

area

240 m²

id

9856

122 000

Stylish complex with a swimming pool in an open area for residence permit

room

1+1

area

56 m²

id

9855

187 000

Tosmur district, apartment 2+1, area 110 m², year of construction 2009, distance to the sea - 400 m, to the center - 200 m, suitable for residence permit from the end of September.

room

2+1

area

110 m²

id

9854

110 000

Popular area Mahmutlar, apartment 1+1, area 55 m², year of construction 2016, distance to the sea - 300 m, to the center - 150 m.

room

1+1

area

55 m²

id

9853

108 000

Furnished apartment 1+1, 70 m², built in 2016, 3rd floor, distance to the sea - 250 m, to the center - 350 m.

room

1+1

area

70 m²

id

9852

Mahmutlar, apartment 2+1, 110 m², built in 2008, 5th floor, distance to the sea - 500 m, to the center - 250 m.

room

2+1

area

110 m²

id

9851

Mahmutlar is a furnished 1+1 apartment with an area of 55 m², located on the 8th floor of a residential complex with developed infrastructure. Year of construction - 2015. To the sea - 600 meters, to the center - 300 meters.

room

1+1

area

55 m²

id

9850

Complex with hotel infrastructure in the Mahmutlar area, 600 meters from the coast

room

2+1

area

110 m²

id

9849

203 500

Stylish project with hotel infrastructure for comfortable living

room

2+1

area

120 m²

id

9848

126 500

Kargicak district - 2+1 apartment, 110 m², furnished, built in 2010, located on the 2nd floor, 200 m from the sea and 100 m from the center.

room

2+1

area

110 m²

id

9847

121 000

Kargicak area, furnished 1+1, 50 m², year of construction 2023, to the sea 1500 m, to the center 1250 m

room

1+1

area

50 m²

id

9846

253 000

Stylish and cozy house right on the seashore with developed infrastructure

room

3+1

area

150 m²

id

9845

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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