Moving to Indonesia (Bali) — next steps
Moving to Indonesia (Bali) — next steps
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🚗Car ownership~€164/mo
~€164/mo · used compact from €8k · ⛽ €0.65/L
Estimated monthly total
~€164/mo
Ownership + ~1,000 km of fuel per month
- Purchase costs
- VAT on new car11%Registration tax0%Import duty50%
Indonesia has high import duties on fully-built cars (CBU): 50% + 11% VAT + luxury tax (PPnBM) 10-95% based on engine size. Locally assembled (CKD) cars far cheaper. RIGHT-HAND DRIVE country.
- Annual ownership costs
- Road tax~€503rd party insurance~€80Vehicle inspection€15 / 5 yrTotal/year~€145
- Fuel prices(2026-Q1)
- ⛽ €0.65/L🚛 €0.55/L diesel
- Used car market
- 5yr compact (Golf/Corolla)~€8kNew equivalent~€15kMarket quality🟡 Fair
Toyota, Honda, Daihatsu, and Mitsubishi dominate — all locally assembled. Avanza and Kijang Innova are workhorses. Used market active via OLX Autos, Carmudi. Quality varies.
- Driving licence (expats)
International DL (IDP) + foreign DL valid for 2 months visiting. Residents (KITAS) must obtain Indonesian SIM. Written and practical exam required.
- Key gotchas
- ⚠Jakarta traffic is among the worst in the world — factor in extreme commute times
- ⚠Flooding in Jakarta (Nov–Mar) can trap cars; choose parking wisely
- ⚠RIGHT-HAND DRIVE — mainland European cars cannot be registered
Indonesia is cheap for annual running costs but the right-hand-drive requirement and high CBU import duties mean you must buy locally assembled. Toyota and Honda dominate, prices are reasonable for locally made models.
Data as of 2026-Q1. Not financial advice.
This checklist is a general guide. Requirements vary by nationality, visa type, and comune. Consult an immigration lawyer for your specific situation.