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How much should a land really cost in Bali today? (2026)

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This blog post is constantly updated to reflect the latest available data, and what you see here is current as of 2026.

Bali land prices vary dramatically depending on where you look, from ultra-prime plots in Canggu to affordable land in North Bali at a fraction of the cost.

This guide breaks down residential buildable land prices across Bali neighborhoods, so you can quickly understand what to expect before you start searching.

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A quick summary table

Metric Value
Most expensive Bali neighborhood for land Canggu (Batu Bolong)
Most affordable Bali neighborhood for land North Bali (Lovina)
Average price per square meter across all Bali neighborhoods IDR 13,000,000
Median plot price across Bali IDR 5,100,000,000
Lowest realistic starting budget in Bali IDR 1,000,000,000
Most expensive Bali plot size category Large plots (800 to 1,500 sqm)
Most affordable Bali plot size category Small plots (200 to 400 sqm)
Average price for a small plot in Bali IDR 3,100,000,000
Average price for a medium plot in Bali IDR 6,500,000,000
Average price for a large plot in Bali IDR 13,000,000,000
Price gap between the most and least expensive Bali neighborhoods 6x (Canggu vs. North Bali)
Price dispersion across Bali neighborhoods IDR 4,000,000 to IDR 25,000,000 per sqm

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Bali neighborhoods in 2026 ranked by land purchase price

This table ranks the top neighborhoods in the Bali land market by land purchase price, from the most expensive to the most affordable.

For each neighborhood, the table includes the average price per square meter, the median plot price, the starting budget, the average price for a small plot, a medium plot, and a large plot, the typical land use, the key advantages, the key drawbacks, and the market segment.

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Rank Neighborhood Average Price per Square Meter Median Plot Price Starting Budget Average Price for a Small Plot Average Price for a Medium Plot Average Price for a Large Plot Typical Land Use Key Pros Key Cons Market Segment
1 Canggu (Batu Bolong) IDR 25,000,000 IDR 10,000,000,000 IDR 5,500,000,000 IDR 6,000,000,000 IDR 12,000,000,000 IDR 25,000,000,000 Villa development for resale The strongest tourism demand in Bali, paved road access, utilities already in place, and a proven resale market that remains active year-round Heavy traffic congestion throughout the area, very limited land supply left, and some pockets face strict zoning that restricts what you can build Prime Land
2 Seminyak IDR 23,000,000 IDR 9,000,000,000 IDR 5,000,000,000 IDR 5,500,000,000 IDR 11,000,000,000 IDR 23,000,000,000 Luxury villa build Central Bali location, fully mature infrastructure, high rental demand from tourists, and a walkable area that continues to attract premium buyers Plots are extremely scarce, the entry price is very high, and large plots above 800 sqm are almost impossible to find today Prime Land
3 Berawa IDR 22,000,000 IDR 8,500,000,000 IDR 4,800,000,000 IDR 5,200,000,000 IDR 10,500,000,000 IDR 22,000,000,000 Premium villa projects Close to Bali's most popular beach clubs, strong expat demand, good road access, and reliable utility connections throughout the area Traffic bottlenecks are worsening as density increases, and quiet residential pockets are becoming harder to find Prime Land
4 Pererenan IDR 18,000,000 IDR 7,200,000,000 IDR 4,000,000,000 IDR 4,500,000,000 IDR 9,000,000,000 IDR 18,000,000,000 Trendy villa development One of the fastest-growing Bali areas in 2026, quieter than Canggu, good zoning, and strong land price appreciation over the past few years Prices are rising quickly which is compressing affordability, some infrastructure gaps still exist, and future congestion is a real risk as development accelerates High-Value Land
5 Uluwatu (Pecatu) IDR 15,000,000 IDR 6,000,000,000 IDR 3,500,000,000 IDR 3,800,000,000 IDR 7,500,000,000 IDR 15,000,000,000 Cliffside villa build Dramatic ocean views, growing Bali tourism activity in the south, larger plots available than in the west, and improving road access to the peninsula Water supply can be unreliable in parts of the area, uneven terrain adds to construction complexity, and some infrastructure is still catching up High-Value Land
6 Sanur IDR 14,000,000 IDR 5,800,000,000 IDR 3,200,000,000 IDR 3,500,000,000 IDR 7,000,000,000 IDR 14,000,000,000 Residential home build A family-friendly area of Bali, flat and easy-to-build land, stable zoning with few surprises, good utilities, and hospitals close by Lower rental yield potential compared to west Bali, the tourism profile skews older, and beachfront land is almost entirely taken High-Value Land
7 Kerobokan IDR 13,000,000 IDR 5,200,000,000 IDR 3,000,000,000 IDR 3,200,000,000 IDR 6,500,000,000 IDR 13,000,000,000 Residential housing build Sits right next to Seminyak which drives spillover demand, more affordable than its neighbors, good road access, and utilities are well established Less prestigious than Seminyak or Canggu, traffic congestion is a daily issue, and zoning is more mixed than buyers sometimes expect Mid-Range Land
8 Ubud IDR 12,000,000 IDR 4,800,000,000 IDR 2,800,000,000 IDR 3,000,000,000 IDR 6,000,000,000 IDR 12,000,000,000 Retreat and villa projects A green and peaceful environment, strong cultural and wellness appeal, larger plots available than in coastal Bali, and solid demand from the retreat and yoga market Zoning restrictions can limit what you can build, valley plots carry flood risk, and resale liquidity is slower than in coastal Bali hotspots Mid-Range Land
9 Jimbaran IDR 11,000,000 IDR 4,500,000,000 IDR 2,500,000,000 IDR 2,800,000,000 IDR 5,500,000,000 IDR 11,000,000,000 Family villa projects Very close to Bali international airport, beaches are within easy reach, several universities are nearby, and land pricing has stayed relatively stable Some hillside plots require more preparation before building, and infrastructure quality is uneven across different parts of the area Mid-Range Land
10 Tabanan IDR 6,500,000 IDR 2,800,000,000 IDR 1,500,000,000 IDR 1,800,000,000 IDR 3,500,000,000 IDR 7,000,000,000 Long-term land hold Large plots available at a low entry price, scenic rice field views, and a rural Bali setting that appeals to buyers looking for space and quiet Far from Bali's main tourist and commercial hubs, utility connections are limited in some areas, and development pace is slow Affordable Land
11 Gianyar (outside Ubud) IDR 5,500,000 IDR 2,400,000,000 IDR 1,300,000,000 IDR 1,500,000,000 IDR 3,000,000,000 IDR 6,000,000,000 Local housing development Affordable Bali land with improving local infrastructure, and close enough to Ubud to benefit from its growth without paying Ubud prices Low foreign buyer demand keeps resale options limited, and the area has little premium appeal for international investors today Entry-Level Land
12 North Bali (Lovina) IDR 4,000,000 IDR 1,800,000,000 IDR 1,000,000,000 IDR 1,200,000,000 IDR 2,500,000,000 IDR 5,000,000,000 Long-term speculative hold The lowest land prices in Bali, large plots available, and real upside potential if Bali's tourism expansion eventually reaches the north Remote location far from all major activity, weak infrastructure today, and resale liquidity is very low which makes exiting the investment slow Entry-Level Land

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Key insights about land purchase prices in Bali

Insights

  • Canggu land in Bali costs around 6 times more per square meter than North Bali land, which means location is by far the biggest factor shaping your budget, more so than plot size or land use type.
  • Seminyak and Berawa are fully built out in 2026, with almost no new plots coming to market, so buyers looking there should expect to compete hard for whatever becomes available.
  • Pererenan is the fastest-appreciating area among high-value Bali neighborhoods in 2026, making it the one to watch if you want growth potential without paying Canggu prices today.
  • Uluwatu offers plots at roughly 40% less per square meter than Canggu, yet still delivers ocean views and tourism demand, making it one of the stronger value cases in the Bali land market right now.
  • Large plots above 1,000 sqm are nearly impossible to find in prime west Bali areas in 2026, so buyers who need space should look east or north where supply is still available.
  • The realistic starting budget in Bali ranges from IDR 1 billion in North Bali to over IDR 5.5 billion in Canggu, a gap wide enough to completely change which areas are within reach for most buyers.
  • Medium plots of 400 to 800 sqm are increasingly the target size in Bali in 2026 because they hit the right balance between build cost, rental income potential, and resale demand.
  • Infrastructure access, meaning road condition, water supply, and electricity reliability, is one of the most important price drivers across Bali neighborhoods, and weak infrastructure in places like North Bali directly explains its low land prices.
  • Ubud land pricing in 2026 reflects lifestyle and wellness demand rather than pure rental yield logic, which means buyers who expect strong short-term returns may be disappointed compared to coastal areas.
  • Tabanan land in Bali is 50 to 70% cheaper than Canggu per square meter, but the slower development pace and limited utilities mean it is best suited to buyers with a long time horizon and patience for the area to catch up.
  • West Bali, the corridor from Canggu through Pererenan, concentrates the vast majority of foreign land buyer activity in 2026, and this demand concentration is a key reason prices there remain far above the rest of the island.

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About our methodology

Understanding Bali land prices across different neighborhoods requires careful data work, and we want to be clear about how we arrived at these figures.

We also believe it is important to show our reasoning. It is one of the ways we make our work solid, transparent, and rigorous, just as you will see in our real estate pack about Bali.

First, please note that this data is updated regularly, so what you see here reflects the current values as of today.

In order to get reliable data on Bali residential land prices, we applied a strict source filter. We only used authoritative, verifiable sources, not random listings or unsupported figures. More on that point below.

For each Bali neighborhood, we aggregated the freshest land purchase price data available. When possible, we cross-checked multiple sources to confirm the same price range.

This allowed us to estimate the average price per square meter and the median plot price for each area in Bali.

We also calculated the starting budget, which represents the lowest realistic entry point to buy a residential buildable plot of land in that neighborhood. This is not the cheapest possible listing, but a real, achievable floor for a standard land purchase in Bali.

For each plot size category, we estimated an average purchase price based on local Bali market conventions. The typical size range for a small, medium, and large plot can vary across neighborhoods, so we adapted our estimates accordingly.

These estimates were not applied as one flat number across Bali. They were adjusted by neighborhood and plot size to better reflect local land market conditions and price levels across the island.

This table should therefore be read as a structured market estimate, not as an exact guarantee of transaction prices. Honesty, quality, and rigor are at the core of our work, and they are also what you will find in our real estate pack about Bali.

What sources have we used to write this blog article?

Whether it's in our blog articles or the market analyses included in our real estate pack about Bali, we rely on verifiable sources and a transparent methodology.

We also aim to be fully transparent, so below we've listed the authoritative sources we used, and explained how we used them and the methods behind our estimates.

Source Why it is authoritative How we used it
Badan Pusat Statistik (BPS Indonesia) Indonesia's official national statistics agency, making it the most reliable source for demographic and regional economic data. We used BPS data to understand population growth and urban expansion patterns across Bali. We then cross-checked those demand trends against the land price ranges we were observing in different neighborhoods.
Bank Indonesia Property Report The central bank publishes structured property market data that is closely tied to macroeconomic cycles and investment flows. We used Bank Indonesia reports to assess overall Bali property price trends and investment activity. We aligned land price growth figures with the broader real estate cycle data the bank tracks across Indonesian regions.
Knight Frank Indonesia A global real estate consultancy with a dedicated Indonesia research team and published Bali market reports. We used Knight Frank reports to benchmark premium and prime land pricing across Bali neighborhoods. We also validated our neighborhood rankings against their relative market positioning assessments.
Colliers Indonesia A major international real estate advisory firm with detailed Bali land and development market coverage. We used Colliers data to estimate realistic price per square meter ranges by area. We also cross-referenced their zoning and development trend analysis to ensure our figures reflected current market conditions.
CBRE Indonesia CBRE provides structured and transparent commercial and residential real estate research across Indonesia, including Bali. We used CBRE market insights to compare land versus villa development economics in different Bali areas. We derived plot size pricing benchmarks from their published Bali property market data.
Indonesian Land Registry (BPN) The official government body responsible for land titles, zoning classifications, and land availability across Indonesia. We used BPN data to validate land availability and residential zoning classifications across Bali neighborhoods. We made sure our analysis focused strictly on buildable residential plots rather than agricultural or restricted land.
Ray White Bali One of the most established international real estate agencies operating in Bali, with a wide range of actual transaction-level listings. We used Ray White Bali listings to estimate realistic entry budgets and median prices by neighborhood. We filtered the data to include only vacant residential land listings, excluding built properties of any kind.
Rumah123 One of Indonesia's largest property portals with wide Bali listing coverage across price segments and neighborhoods. We used Rumah123 listings to triangulate price per square meter ranges across Bali areas. We excluded any built properties and focused our data extraction only on vacant land listed for residential use.
Bali Land Brokers Network A Bali-specific land sales platform with detailed coverage of neighborhood-level plot availability and pricing. We used this source to refine pricing differences between Bali neighborhoods that larger portals sometimes group together. We also cross-checked how small versus large plot pricing shifts across different parts of the island.

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