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.
Content of the article:
- Pros and cons of both countries
- Features of life for foreigners
- Where is the best place to buy real estate?
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.
Spacious apartment 2+1, 100 m², in a 2020 complex with a swimming pool, parking and security. Fully furnished, beautiful view of the banana garden
2+1
100 m²
9313
Spacious apartment 1+1, 70 m², in a 2018 complex with a swimming pool, parking and security. Fully furnished, beautiful sea view from a large balcony
1+1
70 m²
9312
Cozy apartment 1+1, 70 m², in a 2018 complex with a swimming pool, parking and security. To the sea - 500 m, to the center - 250 m. Fully furnished, beautiful sea view.
1+1
70 m²
9311
Cozy apartment 2+1, 115 m², in a 2012 complex with swimming pools, parking and security. To the sea - 1000 m, to the center - 750 m. Fully furnished, beautiful view of the sea
2+1
115 m²
9310
Bright apartment 2+1, 100 m², in a 2010 complex with a swimming pool, recreation area and parking. To the sea - 700 m, to the center - 500 m. Partially furnished.
2+1
100 m²
9309
Cozy apartment 2+1, 115 m², in a 2010 complex with swimming pools, parking and security. To the sea - 1200 m, to the center - 400 m. Fully furnished, suitable for registration of a residence permit.
3+1
115 m²
9308
Project 400 meters from the Mediterranean Sea. The area is open for residence permits
1+1
65 m²
9307
Apartment 2+1 with furniture and appliances and beautiful mountain views
2+1
105 m²
9306
Complex with hotel infrastructure 800 meters from the sea
1+1
60 m²
9305
Furnished 2+1 apartment of 95 m² in Obagol district. House of 2014, only 250 meters to the sea, 50 meters to the center. The complex has a swimming pool, fitness, sauna.
2+1
95 m²
9304
Bright furnished apartment 1+1 in the Oba area, 42 m², with a balcony. House of 2022, 1000 m to the sea. Complex with a swimming pool, fitness room, sauna and steam room.
1+1
42 m²
9303
Cozy furnished apartment 2+1, 100 m², with a separate kitchen and two balconies. House of 2000, just 300 m from the sea. The house has an elevator.
2+1
100 m²
9302
Cozy furnished apartment 1+1, 60 m², in a modern complex of 2020. Excellent location - only 500 m to the beach and 300 m to the center. The complex has a swimming pool, sauna, fitness and landscaped garden.
1+1
60 m²
9301
Modern apartment 70 m², in a 2023 residence with rich infrastructure. Free transfer to the sea and the center, indoor and outdoor pools, SPA area, fitness, cinema and much more.
2+1
70 m²
9300
Cozy apartment 1+1, 50 m², in a 2022 complex with swimming pools, SPA area, fitness and security. Excellent location: 650 m to the sea, 250 m to the center. Fully furnished.
1+1
50 m²
9299
Spacious 4+2 villa in Kargicak area, located in a villa complex. Area 290 m², land plot – 350 m². The house was built in 2006. The villa is furnished, has three balconies and spacious terraces. Distance to the sea – 4000 m, to the center – 2000 m.
4+2
290 m²
9298
Bright 1+1 apartment with stunning views of the Mediterranean Sea in the Calais area. The house was completed in 2024, distance to the sea - 600 m, to the center - 800 m. Fully furnished, located in a complex with rich infrastructure.
1+1
65 m²
9297
Furnished 2+1 apartment with a convenient layout, in a house built in 2005, 500 m from the sea and 150 m from the center of Alanya.
2+1
90 m²
9296
Bright duplex 4+1 with panoramic view, after renovation, located in Bektash area. 3500 m from the sea and 2000 m from the center. Possibility of obtaining a residence permit
4+1, Duplex, Penthouse
160 m²
9295
A solid project from a reliable developer 1000 meters from the sea
3+1, Duplex, Penthouse
150 m²
9294
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.
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.
Spacious apartment 2+1, 100 m², in a 2020 complex with a swimming pool, parking and security. Fully furnished, beautiful view of the banana garden
2+1
100 m²
9313
Spacious apartment 1+1, 70 m², in a 2018 complex with a swimming pool, parking and security. Fully furnished, beautiful sea view from a large balcony
1+1
70 m²
9312
Cozy apartment 1+1, 70 m², in a 2018 complex with a swimming pool, parking and security. To the sea - 500 m, to the center - 250 m. Fully furnished, beautiful sea view.
1+1
70 m²
9311
Cozy apartment 2+1, 115 m², in a 2012 complex with swimming pools, parking and security. To the sea - 1000 m, to the center - 750 m. Fully furnished, beautiful view of the sea
2+1
115 m²
9310
Bright apartment 2+1, 100 m², in a 2010 complex with a swimming pool, recreation area and parking. To the sea - 700 m, to the center - 500 m. Partially furnished.
2+1
100 m²
9309
Cozy apartment 2+1, 115 m², in a 2010 complex with swimming pools, parking and security. To the sea - 1200 m, to the center - 400 m. Fully furnished, suitable for registration of a residence permit.
3+1
115 m²
9308
Project 400 meters from the Mediterranean Sea. The area is open for residence permits
1+1
65 m²
9307
Apartment 2+1 with furniture and appliances and beautiful mountain views
2+1
105 m²
9306
Complex with hotel infrastructure 800 meters from the sea
1+1
60 m²
9305
Furnished 2+1 apartment of 95 m² in Obagol district. House of 2014, only 250 meters to the sea, 50 meters to the center. The complex has a swimming pool, fitness, sauna.
2+1
95 m²
9304
Bright furnished apartment 1+1 in the Oba area, 42 m², with a balcony. House of 2022, 1000 m to the sea. Complex with a swimming pool, fitness room, sauna and steam room.
1+1
42 m²
9303
Cozy furnished apartment 2+1, 100 m², with a separate kitchen and two balconies. House of 2000, just 300 m from the sea. The house has an elevator.
2+1
100 m²
9302
Cozy furnished apartment 1+1, 60 m², in a modern complex of 2020. Excellent location - only 500 m to the beach and 300 m to the center. The complex has a swimming pool, sauna, fitness and landscaped garden.
1+1
60 m²
9301
Modern apartment 70 m², in a 2023 residence with rich infrastructure. Free transfer to the sea and the center, indoor and outdoor pools, SPA area, fitness, cinema and much more.
2+1
70 m²
9300
Cozy apartment 1+1, 50 m², in a 2022 complex with swimming pools, SPA area, fitness and security. Excellent location: 650 m to the sea, 250 m to the center. Fully furnished.
1+1
50 m²
9299
Spacious 4+2 villa in Kargicak area, located in a villa complex. Area 290 m², land plot – 350 m². The house was built in 2006. The villa is furnished, has three balconies and spacious terraces. Distance to the sea – 4000 m, to the center – 2000 m.
4+2
290 m²
9298
Bright 1+1 apartment with stunning views of the Mediterranean Sea in the Calais area. The house was completed in 2024, distance to the sea - 600 m, to the center - 800 m. Fully furnished, located in a complex with rich infrastructure.
1+1
65 m²
9297
Furnished 2+1 apartment with a convenient layout, in a house built in 2005, 500 m from the sea and 150 m from the center of Alanya.
2+1
90 m²
9296
Bright duplex 4+1 with panoramic view, after renovation, located in Bektash area. 3500 m from the sea and 2000 m from the center. Possibility of obtaining a residence permit
4+1, Duplex, Penthouse
160 m²
9295
A solid project from a reliable developer 1000 meters from the sea
3+1, Duplex, Penthouse
150 m²
9294
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.
