Key Data for Property Investment in Asia

To help you compare the profitability of buy-to-let properties across various countries in Asia, we have compiled an extensive set of data.

Though the information may seem extensive, each piece is essential. Key data points include rental income, taxes, stamp duty, buying and selling costs, landlord rights, and the growth rate of both property prices and the country's economy. All columns are sortable to make comparison easy and straightforward.

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Location Rental Yields SQM Price (City) 1-Bed Median Price Mortgage Rates House Price Change (5 Years, Nominal) Transaction Cost GDP/Cap Growth 5 Years Investment Ratings
Cambodia n.a $ 2,637 n.a n.a n.a n.a. 19.41%
China 2.62% $ 4,516 $ 350,750 n.a 51.11% 9.10-12.10% 29.20%
Georgia 7.92% $ 1,482 $ 81,900 n.a n.a 3.60-6.10% 82.65%
Hong Kong 3.52% $ 23,554 $ 601,800 n.a 28.14% 2.85-10.00% 12.02%
India 4.98% $ 3,379 $ 114,400 n.a 31.12% 7.50-11.50% 38.89%
Indonesia 5.68% $ 2,608 $ 56,900 n.a 13.82% 9.50-14.00% 15.81%
Japan 4.33% $ 5,161 $ 256,000 n.a 17.98% 10.40-11.40% 5.04%
Kazakhstan n.a n.a n.a n.a n.a n.a. 6.68%
Macau n.a n.a n.a n.a 12.42% n.a. -23.87%
Malaysia 5.24% $ 2,398 $ 175,600 n.a 26.14% 3.60-7.85% 23.91%
Pakistan n.a n.a n.a n.a 37.07% n.a. 9.53%
Philippines 5.36% $ 2,349 $ 116,600 n.a 47.59% 13.00-16.25% 18.70%
Singapore 4.35% $ 19,264 $ 897,200 n.a 5.83% 13.45-50.45% 38.83%
South Korea 4.29% $ 11,964 $ 642,500 n.a 11.29% 2.20-14.10% 9.93%
Taiwan 2.15% $ 7,600 $ 729,650 n.a 4.60% 10.20-17.10% 31.44%
Thailand 6.27% $ 4,235 $ 156,400 n.a 19.78% 6.00-9.00% 8.54%
Vietnam 3.83% $ 2,613 $ 171,400 n.a 9.23% 3.55-6.10% 34.81%

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The Global Property Guide uses country ratings to reflect our 'house view' on residential investment prospects in almost every investible country, ranging from to

Ratings of different countries can be compared in several ways:

  • Gross rental yield
  • Income tax
  • Capital gains tax
  • Round-trip transaction costs
  • Potential landlord and tenant problems
  • Long-term GDP growth
  • Potential over-supply
  • Affordability
  • A view of long-term appeal to investors