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.
Apartment in the center of Alanya, layout 1+1, area 65 m², year of construction – 2013, to the sea 935 m, to the center 200 m. Sold with all appliances
1+1
65 m²
9589
Apartments with new furniture and appliances in an elite residence in the Mahmutlar district
1+1
55 m²
9588
Spacious one bedroom apartment furnished, located just 900 meters from the sea and 300 meters from the center of Alanya.
2+1
115 m²
9587
Spacious apartment, furnished and ready to move in, located just 900 meters from the sea and 300 meters from the center of Alanya.
1+1
70 m²
9586
1-room apartment with a balcony and a bathroom, on the 5th floor of a modern residential complex built in 2024. Distance to the sea - 1500 m, to the center - 1000 m. An excellent choice for a comfortable life in Alanya.
1+1
55 m²
9585
Spacious villa 2+1 (100 m²) in the Cikcilli area, just 400 meters from the sea, in a complex with developed infrastructure
Duplex, Penthouse
120 m²
9584
Spacious furnished duplex 2+1 with a balcony, high-quality renovation and access to premium infrastructure, just 1000 m from the sea and the center of Alanya.
2+1
80 m²
9583
Bright furnished 1+1 apartment with a glazed balcony and a pleasant interior, located 1000 m from the sea and the center of the area.
1+1
55 m²
9582
A bright and cozy 2+1 apartment with two balconies and two bathrooms, located in a complex with green territory, just 900 m from the sea.
2+1
115 m²
9581
A bright 1+1 apartment of 53 m² with a large balcony and high-quality finishing, located in a modern complex built in 2023.
1+1
53 m²
9580
Bright and cozy 3+1 apartment with a separate kitchen, two bathrooms and access to the garden - just 1000 m from the sea and 200 m from the center of Oba.
3+1
160 m²
9579
Stylish furnished duplex 2+1 with two balconies and high-quality finishing, in a 2023 complex just 1300 m from the sea.
2+1, Duplex, Penthouse
115 m²
9578
A cozy 2+1 apartment of 125 m² with two bathrooms and a spacious balcony, located just 350 meters from the sea and 200 meters from the center of the area.
2+1
125 m²
9577
Spacious furnished 2+1 apartment with two balconies, storage room and separate kitchen - just 400 m from the sea and 200 m from the center.
2+1
125 m²
9576
Apartment 2+1 with two balconies, separate kitchen and laminate in the rooms, in a complex with a swimming pool and sauna, only 550 m from the sea.
2+1
120 m²
9575
Bright 1+1 apartment with a convenient layout and high-quality finishing in a 2023 complex, just 600 m from the sea and 350 m from the center.
1+1
49 m²
9574
Cozy 2+1 apartment of 90 m² with a balcony, furniture and functional layout, just 200 m from the sea and the center of the area.
2+1
90 m²
9573
Bright 2+1 duplex of 110 m² with three balconies and panoramic views of the sea and mountains, just 300 meters from the beach.
2+1, Duplex, Penthouse
110 m²
9572
Furnished 1+1 apartment with a balcony, pleasant interior and panoramic views of the sea, mountains and the complex, just 700 m from the beach.
1+1
55 m²
9571
Furnished 1+1 apartment of 75 m² with a balcony and a view of the sea and the fortress, located just 700 meters from the beach and 350 meters from the center of the area.
1+1
75 m²
9570
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.
Apartment in the center of Alanya, layout 1+1, area 65 m², year of construction – 2013, to the sea 935 m, to the center 200 m. Sold with all appliances
1+1
65 m²
9589
Apartments with new furniture and appliances in an elite residence in the Mahmutlar district
1+1
55 m²
9588
Spacious one bedroom apartment furnished, located just 900 meters from the sea and 300 meters from the center of Alanya.
2+1
115 m²
9587
Spacious apartment, furnished and ready to move in, located just 900 meters from the sea and 300 meters from the center of Alanya.
1+1
70 m²
9586
1-room apartment with a balcony and a bathroom, on the 5th floor of a modern residential complex built in 2024. Distance to the sea - 1500 m, to the center - 1000 m. An excellent choice for a comfortable life in Alanya.
1+1
55 m²
9585
Spacious villa 2+1 (100 m²) in the Cikcilli area, just 400 meters from the sea, in a complex with developed infrastructure
Duplex, Penthouse
120 m²
9584
Spacious furnished duplex 2+1 with a balcony, high-quality renovation and access to premium infrastructure, just 1000 m from the sea and the center of Alanya.
2+1
80 m²
9583
Bright furnished 1+1 apartment with a glazed balcony and a pleasant interior, located 1000 m from the sea and the center of the area.
1+1
55 m²
9582
A bright and cozy 2+1 apartment with two balconies and two bathrooms, located in a complex with green territory, just 900 m from the sea.
2+1
115 m²
9581
A bright 1+1 apartment of 53 m² with a large balcony and high-quality finishing, located in a modern complex built in 2023.
1+1
53 m²
9580
Bright and cozy 3+1 apartment with a separate kitchen, two bathrooms and access to the garden - just 1000 m from the sea and 200 m from the center of Oba.
3+1
160 m²
9579
Stylish furnished duplex 2+1 with two balconies and high-quality finishing, in a 2023 complex just 1300 m from the sea.
2+1, Duplex, Penthouse
115 m²
9578
A cozy 2+1 apartment of 125 m² with two bathrooms and a spacious balcony, located just 350 meters from the sea and 200 meters from the center of the area.
2+1
125 m²
9577
Spacious furnished 2+1 apartment with two balconies, storage room and separate kitchen - just 400 m from the sea and 200 m from the center.
2+1
125 m²
9576
Apartment 2+1 with two balconies, separate kitchen and laminate in the rooms, in a complex with a swimming pool and sauna, only 550 m from the sea.
2+1
120 m²
9575
Bright 1+1 apartment with a convenient layout and high-quality finishing in a 2023 complex, just 600 m from the sea and 350 m from the center.
1+1
49 m²
9574
Cozy 2+1 apartment of 90 m² with a balcony, furniture and functional layout, just 200 m from the sea and the center of the area.
2+1
90 m²
9573
Bright 2+1 duplex of 110 m² with three balconies and panoramic views of the sea and mountains, just 300 meters from the beach.
2+1, Duplex, Penthouse
110 m²
9572
Furnished 1+1 apartment with a balcony, pleasant interior and panoramic views of the sea, mountains and the complex, just 700 m from the beach.
1+1
55 m²
9571
Furnished 1+1 apartment of 75 m² with a balcony and a view of the sea and the fortress, located just 700 meters from the beach and 350 meters from the center of the area.
1+1
75 m²
9570
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.
