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Thailand or Indonesia (Bali): where to buy property

Two destinations for resort and investment property side by side — entry price, ownership, residency, taxes and yield. Yield figures are an estimate, not a guarantee.

Key parameters

Thailand vs Indonesia (Bali) — comparison table

ParameterThailandIndonesia (Bali)
Entry pricefrom $80,000from $180,000
Yield5-8% net10-15% gross on premium-location villas
OwnershipFreehold condo within the building's 49% quotaLeasehold 25-30 years (renewal) or Hak Pakai 30 years / PT PMA
Residency by purchaseNo direct residency for a purchaseYes, from IDR 2 billion (~$128K) deposit / IDR 10 billion for PT PMA · 4-12 weeks
Top locationsPhuket, Pattaya, SamuiCanggu — Berawa, Seminyak, Uluwatu — Bingin

Taxes

Purchase taxes — in brief

Thailand: Transfer fee 2%; Withholding tax 1%; Stamp duty 0,5%; Specific Business Tax (SBT) 3,3%; Rental income tax 5–15%

Indonesia (Bali): BPHTB (buyer's tax) 5%; PPh (seller's tax) 2,5%; PBB (annual) 0,1-0,2%; Rental tax 10%; Resale tax 10%

FAQ

Thailand or Indonesia (Bali) — common questions

Where is the entry threshold lower — Thailand or Indonesia (Bali)?

Starting price for Thailand: from $80,000; Indonesia (Bali): from $180,000. The lower entry threshold is Thailand. But entry price is not the only factor — also look at transaction taxes and yield.

Where is rental yield higher — Thailand or Indonesia (Bali)?

Yield range for Thailand: 5-8% net; Indonesia (Bali): 10-15% gross on premium-location villas. By the upper bound it is higher in Indonesia (Bali). High yield is usually tied to resort short-term rentals and greater seasonality.

What about ownership rights for foreigners?

Thailand: Freehold condo within the building's 49% quota. Indonesia (Bali): Leasehold 25-30 years (renewal) or Hak Pakai 30 years / PT PMA. This is the key fork — freehold is more secure than leasehold but is not available everywhere and is often limited by zones or property type.

Where can you get residency by buying — Thailand or Indonesia (Bali)?

Thailand — no direct residency for a purchase. Indonesia (Bali) — residency available from IDR 2 billion (~$128K) deposit / IDR 10 billion for PT PMA. If the goal of the deal is resident status, this is the decisive factor.

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