How it is calculated: floor area × finish rate × site factor, plus the pool, plus 15% for design, permits and supervision when selected; the range is ±8% around that figure. Land, furniture, landscaping beyond the pool terrace and PLN connection are not included.
Turn this into a real quote on WhatsAppThe 2026 rates behind the calculator
| Finish level | Build rate per m² | What it buys |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | IDR 6.0 – 7.5 million | Reinforced concrete structure, K-225 concrete, ceramic floors, local hardwood doors, standard sanitaryware, painted plaster walls. |
| Mid-range | IDR 8.5 – 10 million | Terrazzo or large-format porcelain, teak joinery, imported sanitaryware, pre-wired smart lighting, proper waterproofing membranes. |
| Premium | IDR 12 – 15 million | Natural stone, custom joinery throughout, floor-to-ceiling glazing, imported kitchen and appliances, engineered acoustic and thermal detailing. |
Rates are for the villa building itself, delivered by our own crews with a named site engineer. Pools sit outside the per-m² rate because a 4 × 10 m pool costs roughly the same whether the villa is 150 or 400 m². Full ranges by stage are on the pricing page.
What the calculator leaves out — on purpose
- Land — the biggest swing in any Bali budget; see the full budget breakdown.
- Furniture, fit-out and appliances — typically IDR 250–600 million for a 3-bedroom villa.
- PLN connection and capacity upgrade — IDR 15–60 million depending on phase and distance to the network.
- Landscaping beyond the pool terrace, boundary walls and driveways.
- Notary and legal costs for the land structure — see freehold vs leasehold.
From estimate to fixed price
- Send us the calculator result and your plot location on WhatsApp.
- We check the zone, KDB/KLB limits and access — usually within two working days.
- Concept design and a measured bill of quantities turn the range into a line-item price.
- You sign a fixed-price contract with milestone payments and a named site engineer.
Read the 12-step process if you are starting from zero, or how to choose a villa builder if you are comparing quotes.
Calculator questions
How accurate is a villa cost calculator for Bali?
Within about ±10% for a straightforward plot once the finish level is honest. The big misses come from land, slope and imported items — which is why we ask about site type and keep land out.
Why is the per-m² rate higher than some contractors quote?
Our rates include structural engineering to the soil test, proper waterproofing and a full electrical installation. Quotes at IDR 4–5 million per m² usually exclude one of those and add it back later.
Does the estimate include the pool?
Yes, if you select one — pools are added as a fixed amount rather than per m², because pool cost depends on pool size, not villa size.
Can I build for less than the standard rate?
Smaller footprints and simpler roofs help; cutting structure or waterproofing does not. Below roughly IDR 5.5 million per m² in 2026, something important is missing from the specification.