The cost of building a house in Bali depends mainly on what you want to achieve. Houses and apartments are the most cost-effective in terms of price per m2. It is more expensive to build a villa, with all the Western-style requirements.

The selection of material and finishing is an important factor to calculate the final price. Materials such as wood and marble, and the intricacies of the architecture will add up to the cost. A top of the range, 5-star accommodation might cost up to IDR 15 million per m2.

If you are building two or more floors, the costs are higher mainly because of the structural part that supports the total weight of the building.

In term of location, generally it is more expensive to build further away from the main areas such as Kuta and Ubud. This is mainly due to access to construction materials and transport.