What Is an 'Are'?
One are equals 100 square metres. All land in South Lombok — and across Indonesia — is quoted, compared and sold per are. If a plot is 10 are, that is 1,000 square metres. If the asking price is $35,000 per are, the total is $350,000.
Understanding per-are pricing is essential for comparing plots. A 20-are plot in Are Guling at $12,000 per are ($240,000 total) versus a 6-are plot in Kuta at $40,000 per are ($240,000 total) are completely different propositions — same total cost, different land value, size, location and use case.
What Drives Per-Are Pricing in South Lombok
- Location and area — the primary driver; Kuta trades at a significant premium to Are Guling
- Views — ocean-view plots trade at 20–40% premiums over equivalent non-view plots in the same area
- Road access — plots with confirmed legal road access trade higher
- Zoning — tourism-zoned plots trade at a premium to agricultural or residential
- Title type — freehold (SHM) plots trade at a premium to HGB or leasehold
- Plot size — smaller plots (under 5 are) often trade at a premium per are to larger ones
- Infrastructure proximity — proximity to power, water and sealed roads affects pricing
Per-Are Price Guide by Area — South Lombok 2026
| Area | Range (per are) | Movement | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kuta (prime) | $30,000–$45,000+ | Rising | Strongest liquidity. Best ocean-view hillside plots now rare. |
| Tanjung Aan | $25,000–$40,000 | Rising | Iconic twin bays. Limited supply. |
| Selong Belanak | $18,000–$35,000 | Rising fast | Postcard beach. Inventory tightening quickly. |
| Mawun | $12,000–$20,000 | Rising | Pristine horseshoe bay. Emerging market. |
| Are Guling | $10,000–$18,000 | Rising | Clifftop Indian Ocean views. Lower entry. |
| Gerupuk | $8,000–$15,000 | Stable–rising | World-class surf breaks. Still affordable. |
| Tampah (Reserve) | From ~$6,300 | Rising | Direct owner access via Lombok Compass. Best per-are value on coast. |
All figures are indicative, agent-reported market rates — not government transaction data. Per-are values vary significantly within each area based on views, access, zoning and title type. Verify all pricing independently before relying on it.
What to Check Before You Buy at Any Price
- BPN certificate verified against the national land registry — not just shown to you as a document
- Zoning confirmed for your intended use (residential, tourism, commercial)
- Seller identity confirmed as matching the certificate holder
- Road access confirmed — does the plot have legally confirmed access to the public road?
- No existing mortgages, disputes or conflicting claims on the title
- Transfer structure matched to your goals (leasehold, HGB via PT PMA, etc.)
Why Price Alone Means Nothing
Per-are pricing is only meaningful if the title is clean. A plot quoted at $15,000 per are with a fraudulent certificate is worth nothing. A plot at $40,000 per are with a clean BPN certificate, confirmed zoning, and a properly structured transfer is worth every dollar of that.
Lombok Compass runs all title checks on every plot we represent — before the plot reaches you. The due diligence is not optional. It is the entire point of working with us.
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