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.
Oba – Obagol district – 1+1 apartment, 60 m², furnished, residential complex, 300 m to the sea and 800 m to the district center.
1+1
60 m²
10730
Mahmutlar district - 1+1 apartment with an area of 65 m², furnished, residential complex 2017, 450 m from the sea and 200 m from the center of the area.
1+1
65 m²
10729
Gazipasa district - duplex 3+1, 135 m², unfurnished, new residential building, 4000 m to the sea and located in a quiet part of the area.
3+1, Duplex, Penthouse
135 m²
10728
Cikcilli district - 2+1 apartment, 90 m², unfurnished, residential complex of 2017, 1150 m to the sea and 200 m to the district center, suitable for obtaining a residence permit.
2+1
90 m²
10727
Bright 1+1 apartment – 65 m² in a residential complex with developed infrastructure, Avsallar district
1+1
65 m²
10726
Oba district - 1+1 apartment, 52 m², unfurnished, residential complex August 2024, 1900 m to the sea and 1500 m to the center of the district, located in a complex with a large territory and developed infrastructure.
1+1
52 m²
10725
Oba district - 1+1 apartment, 45 m², furnished, residential complex, June 2023, 2000 m to the sea and 1500 m to the district center.
1+1
45 m²
10724
Oba district - 3+1 duplex, 155 m², furnished apartment in a 2016 complex, 1500 m to the sea and 500 m to the district center, suitable for citizenship and residence permit.
3+1, Duplex, Penthouse
155 m²
10723
Mahmutlar district - apartment 2+1 with an area of 80 m², unfurnished, residential complex 2024, 1500 m to the sea and 700 m to the center of the area.
2+1
80 m²
10722
Mahmutlar district - 1+1 apartment with an area of 50 m², complex 2022, furnished (without household appliances), 350 m to the sea and 100 m to the center of the area.
1+1
50 m²
10721
A furnished 2+1 apartment with an area of 100 m² in a complex built in 2008, located just 250 m from the sea and 100 m from the center of the area, suitable for obtaining a residence permit and has two balconies.
2+1
100 m²
10720
In the Mahmutlar area, a 1+1 apartment of 50 m² without furniture in a complex built in 2024, located 950 m from the sea and 500 m from the center of the area, with a balcony and modern infrastructure of the complex.
1+1
50 m²
10719
In the Cikcilli area, a furnished 1+1 apartment of 60 m² in a complex built in 2008, located 850 m from the sea and 150 m from the center of the area, with a balcony and views of the city and the sea.
1+1
60 m²
10718
In the Saray area, Cleopatra Beach, a furnished 2+1 apartment of 100 m² in a complex built in 2008, located 600 m from the sea and 500 m from the center of the area, with a separate kitchen and a spacious glazed balcony.
1+1
100 m²
10717
In the center of Alanya, Cleopatra Beach area, 1+1 apartment of 58 m² with household appliances, in a premium complex built in 2023, 300 m from the sea and 150 m from the center, with modern finishing and developed infrastructure.
1+1
58 m²
10716
Nizhnyaya Oba, a furnished 1+1 apartment of 73 m² in a complex built in 2017, is located 600 m from the sea and 350 m from the center of the area, with a cozy balcony and open views of the mountains.
1+1
73 m²
10715
Mahmutlar, furnished 1+1 apartment with an area of 60 m² in a complex built in 2023, located 750 m from the sea and 400 m from the center of the area, with rich infrastructure and views of banana gardens.
1+1
60 m²
10714
In the Mahmutlar area, a furnished duplex apartment with a 1+1 layout and an area of 60 m² (İskan 68 m²), in a complex built in 2018, is located 400 m from the sea and 200 m from the center of the area, with panoramic windows and a sea view.
1+1
60 m²
10713
In the Cikcilli area, a 4+1 apartment with an area of 280 m², unfurnished, in a complex built in 2014, located 1100 m from the sea and 700 m from the center of the area, suitable for obtaining citizenship.
4+1
280 m²
10712
In the Avsallar area, a furnished 2+1 apartment with an area of 100 m², a complex built in 2004, located 1200 m from the sea and 600 m from the center of the area, with a private garden and well-maintained territory of the complex.
2+1
100 m²
10711
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.
Oba – Obagol district – 1+1 apartment, 60 m², furnished, residential complex, 300 m to the sea and 800 m to the district center.
1+1
60 m²
10730
Mahmutlar district - 1+1 apartment with an area of 65 m², furnished, residential complex 2017, 450 m from the sea and 200 m from the center of the area.
1+1
65 m²
10729
Gazipasa district - duplex 3+1, 135 m², unfurnished, new residential building, 4000 m to the sea and located in a quiet part of the area.
3+1, Duplex, Penthouse
135 m²
10728
Cikcilli district - 2+1 apartment, 90 m², unfurnished, residential complex of 2017, 1150 m to the sea and 200 m to the district center, suitable for obtaining a residence permit.
2+1
90 m²
10727
Bright 1+1 apartment – 65 m² in a residential complex with developed infrastructure, Avsallar district
1+1
65 m²
10726
Oba district - 1+1 apartment, 52 m², unfurnished, residential complex August 2024, 1900 m to the sea and 1500 m to the center of the district, located in a complex with a large territory and developed infrastructure.
1+1
52 m²
10725
Oba district - 1+1 apartment, 45 m², furnished, residential complex, June 2023, 2000 m to the sea and 1500 m to the district center.
1+1
45 m²
10724
Oba district - 3+1 duplex, 155 m², furnished apartment in a 2016 complex, 1500 m to the sea and 500 m to the district center, suitable for citizenship and residence permit.
3+1, Duplex, Penthouse
155 m²
10723
Mahmutlar district - apartment 2+1 with an area of 80 m², unfurnished, residential complex 2024, 1500 m to the sea and 700 m to the center of the area.
2+1
80 m²
10722
Mahmutlar district - 1+1 apartment with an area of 50 m², complex 2022, furnished (without household appliances), 350 m to the sea and 100 m to the center of the area.
1+1
50 m²
10721
A furnished 2+1 apartment with an area of 100 m² in a complex built in 2008, located just 250 m from the sea and 100 m from the center of the area, suitable for obtaining a residence permit and has two balconies.
2+1
100 m²
10720
In the Mahmutlar area, a 1+1 apartment of 50 m² without furniture in a complex built in 2024, located 950 m from the sea and 500 m from the center of the area, with a balcony and modern infrastructure of the complex.
1+1
50 m²
10719
In the Cikcilli area, a furnished 1+1 apartment of 60 m² in a complex built in 2008, located 850 m from the sea and 150 m from the center of the area, with a balcony and views of the city and the sea.
1+1
60 m²
10718
In the Saray area, Cleopatra Beach, a furnished 2+1 apartment of 100 m² in a complex built in 2008, located 600 m from the sea and 500 m from the center of the area, with a separate kitchen and a spacious glazed balcony.
1+1
100 m²
10717
In the center of Alanya, Cleopatra Beach area, 1+1 apartment of 58 m² with household appliances, in a premium complex built in 2023, 300 m from the sea and 150 m from the center, with modern finishing and developed infrastructure.
1+1
58 m²
10716
Nizhnyaya Oba, a furnished 1+1 apartment of 73 m² in a complex built in 2017, is located 600 m from the sea and 350 m from the center of the area, with a cozy balcony and open views of the mountains.
1+1
73 m²
10715
Mahmutlar, furnished 1+1 apartment with an area of 60 m² in a complex built in 2023, located 750 m from the sea and 400 m from the center of the area, with rich infrastructure and views of banana gardens.
1+1
60 m²
10714
In the Mahmutlar area, a furnished duplex apartment with a 1+1 layout and an area of 60 m² (İskan 68 m²), in a complex built in 2018, is located 400 m from the sea and 200 m from the center of the area, with panoramic windows and a sea view.
1+1
60 m²
10713
In the Cikcilli area, a 4+1 apartment with an area of 280 m², unfurnished, in a complex built in 2014, located 1100 m from the sea and 700 m from the center of the area, suitable for obtaining citizenship.
4+1
280 m²
10712
In the Avsallar area, a furnished 2+1 apartment with an area of 100 m², a complex built in 2004, located 1200 m from the sea and 600 m from the center of the area, with a private garden and well-maintained territory of the complex.
2+1
100 m²
10711
These materials have been prepared for informational purposes and are not of a commercial nature.
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