How Much Does a Beachfront Home in Sumba Cost in 2026?
At Eco Beach City on Sumba, a beachfront home costs €36,500 for a furnished Beach Cabin or €295,000 for a three-bedroom villa with a private infinity pool (plus €15,000 for furniture and its transport). On top of that you should budget a €65 monthly community fee once your home is ready, notary and legal fees, and your flights. If you only want to spend time here without owning a home, the community membership costs €1,500.
Below is the full picture, line by line, so you can compare options without surprises.
The three ways in, and what each costs
Eco Beach City is a beachfront community inside a private seafront residence with 2 km of beach on Sumba Island, in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. There are three ways to be part of it, and they are very different in price and in what you get.
1. Community membership: €1,500
The membership is not property. It is a way to belong to the community and stay here every year.
- €1,500 in one payment, or 10 × €150 interest free
- 2 member cards included
- Stay 1 to 6 weeks every year (one week guaranteed, more when there is space)
- 30 top experience retreats included: one every year, led by a top expert, for 30 years
- Member talks, dinners and events
Flights and meals are not included. You can see the full offer on the membership page.
2. Beach Cabin: €36,500, furniture included
The Beach Cabin is an A-frame cabin with its place in the community. The price includes the house and the furniture.
- €36,500 at once, or up to 10 instalments at 0% interest (10 × €3,650)
- Delivered within 6 months of the first payment to the builder
- Fully transferable
The steps are simple: apply (about 2 minutes), have a 15-minute information call, agree a payment plan, then construction starts.
3. Villa: €295,000, plus furniture
The villa has 3 bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, 150 m² and a private infinity pool. The architect and designer are included and it is fully transferable.
- €295,000, or up to 10 instalments at 0% interest (10 × €29,500)
- Furniture is not included: €15,000 plus transport
The costs people forget
The headline price is only part of the story. Here is what else to plan for.
Community fee: €65 a month
Once your home is ready, there is a community fee of €65 a month, which is €780 a year. Put it in your budget from day one.
Notary and legal fees: typically 2–4%
In Indonesia, property documents are signed before a notary. According to Global Property Guide, notary fees usually run between 1% and 2.5% of the price, and legal fees between 0.5% and 1.5%. A realistic planning range is 2–4% in total. For a Beach Cabin, that is roughly €730 to €1,460. For a villa, roughly €5,900 to €11,800.
Global Property Guide also lists a 5% transfer tax (BPHTB) on property transfers in Indonesia. Whether and how it applies depends on the legal structure you use, so ask the notary for a written breakdown of every tax and fee before you sign anything.
Flights
There are daily flights from Bali (Denpasar) to Tambolaka airport on Sumba, about one hour, with morning departures. You still need to get to Bali first, and that cost depends entirely on where you live. Our guide on how to get to Sumba from Bali covers the details.
No financing costs
There is no bank and no financing company involved. Instalments are paid directly, at 0% interest, so there is no interest to add to your total.
A worked example: total cost to get started
Here are rough totals using the numbers above. These are not quotes; your notary will give you exact figures.
Beach Cabin
- Price: €36,500 (furniture included)
- Notary and legal (2–4%): about €730 to €1,460
- Community fee in year one: €780
- Total, before flights: about €38,000 to €38,750
Villa
- Price: €295,000
- Furniture: €15,000 plus transport
- Notary and legal (2–4%): about €5,900 to €11,800
- Community fee in year one: €780
- Total, before flights and furniture transport: about €316,700 to €322,600
Think in cost per year, not just price
Foreigners in Indonesia cannot hold freehold land (Hak Milik). At Eco Beach City, buyers hold an 80-year renewable leasehold, or for some buyers PT PMA equity. That changes how you should compare prices.
A leasehold is a long right to use a home for a fixed number of years. The fairest way to compare one leasehold with another, or with renting, is to divide the price by the years you get:
- Beach Cabin: €36,500 ÷ 80 years ≈ €456 per year, plus €780 community fee
- Villa: €310,000 (with furniture) ÷ 80 years ≈ €3,875 per year, plus €780 community fee
Our free leasehold cost-per-year calculator does this maths for any leasehold, including the ones you see in Bali, so you can compare like with like. The total cost of owning a villa tool adds running costs on top.
What about rental income?
Owners can live in their home, rent it out, or resell it on the owners' marketplace. Rental income is never guaranteed, and we do not promise any yield or return. If you buy, buy because you want to spend time here. Any rental income is a possible bonus, not a plan.
How to decide between the three
- You want to try Sumba and the community first: start with the membership.
- You want your own place by the sea at a low entry price: the Beach Cabin is the most affordable home.
- You want space for family or guests and a private pool: the villa.
Before deciding, you can walk the town online in our 3D game at Live It, and request the full price dossier by email.
FAQ
What is the cheapest way to have a home on the beach in Sumba?
At Eco Beach City, the Beach Cabin at €36,500 with furniture included is the lowest-priced home. The €1,500 membership is cheaper but it is not property.
Are there monthly costs after buying?
Yes. Once your home is ready, the community fee is €65 a month. Notary and legal fees are a one-off cost at signing.
Can I pay in instalments?
Yes. Both the Beach Cabin and the villa can be paid in up to 10 instalments at 0% interest, paid directly with no bank involved.
Can foreigners buy?
Foreigners cannot hold freehold in Indonesia, but they can hold an 80-year renewable leasehold or, in some cases, PT PMA equity. Read can foreigners own property in Indonesia for the full explanation.
Is rental income guaranteed?
No. Rental income is never guaranteed, and we do not promise yields or returns.
Next step
If a home by the sea at an honest, fixed price is what you are looking for, start with the Beach Cabin page: it shows the furnished A-frame, the instalment plan and the two-minute application. If you need more space, the villa page has the full details.