Emigrating from Denmark to Indonesia: tax and cost of living

Compared by dimension

On an average Denmark income of €58,800 gross per year, you keep €43,791 net in Indonesia: a difference of €5,781 per year compared with Denmark.

• Tax: on this income Indonesia lands at an effective rate of about 26%, against 35% in Denmark.
• Passport and mobility: from Indonesia you travel visa-free to 80 countries.
• Residency: on our accessibility scale Indonesia scores 87 out of 100 for obtaining residency.
• Living environment: banking, internet, safety and healthcare together give Indonesia a living-environment score of 60 out of 100.

The tax regime in Indonesia (Bali)

Indonesia taxes residents (>183 days) on worldwide income progressively from 5% to 35% (top rate since 2022), with a Rp 54m personal allowance (PTKP); there is no wealth tax and no inheritance or gift tax, VAT (PPN) is 11%/12% and corporate tax 22%.

Residency and visas in Indonesia

The Second Home Visa (E33) gives wealthy foreigners multi-year residence against a Rp 2bn deposit or Rp 5bn in luxury property, without an employer or company; naturalisation is possible after about five years of permanent residence, but dual nationality is not allowed.

• Second Home Visa (E33): meerjarig verblijf voor vermogende buitenlanders tegen een borg van Rp 2 mrd (~USD 126k) op een Indonesische staatsbank of luxe vastgoed van Rp 5 mrd; geen werkgever of bedrijf vereist · €126,000 · 5 years to permanent residency
• KITAS (werkvergunning): tijdelijk verblijf op basis van een arbeidscontract met een Indonesische werkgever of een eigen PT PMA-vennootschap; verlengbaar, route naar KITAP (permanent verblijf) · 4 years to permanent residency
• Retirement KITAS: verblijf voor gepensioneerden vanaf 55 jaar met aantoonbaar inkomen en huisvesting; verlengbaar, geen werk toegestaan · €18,000/year · 5 years to permanent residency
• Naturalisatie: staatsburgerschap na doorgaans vijf jaar aaneengesloten verblijf; Indonesië staat GEEN dubbele nationaliteit toe voor volwassenen, het bestaande paspoort moet worden opgegeven

Frequently asked questions

What is the financial difference between Denmark and Indonesia?

On an average Denmark income it differs by roughly €5,781 net per year. Your own figure depends on your income and situation; calculate it with the free freedom check.

Is this tax advice?

No. Libaros compares on the basis of primary government sources and provides information. For personal decisions, consult a qualified adviser.

What sources is this based on?

The Freedom Score uses the OECD Tax Database, IATA Timatic, the Henley Visa Index and Eurostat, with direct links to primary government sources.