Bali unions ask for a 40% rise in the minimum wage
Bali's labour unions have asked for the provincial minimum wage to rise to Rp 4.5 million a month in 2027.
The current minimum is Rp 3,207,459, and Rp 3,267,693 in the tourism sector. The request means a 40.2% increase. The unions point to a decent-living benchmark of about Rp 5.2 million a month.
The proposal goes to the governor. No decision date has been set.
What it means for buyers: if wages rise sharply, villa staff get more expensive — cleaning, garden, pool, security. When you run the yield numbers, allow for higher staff costs, and check with the management company who pays them.