Cost of Living

Cost of Living
in Marmaris (2026)

Marmaris offers a beautiful Mediterranean lifestyle at a significantly lower cost than comparable European coastal towns. Here are realistic monthly costs.

Quick Answer

A single person can live comfortably in Marmaris for €550–1,000 per month, including rent. A couple typically needs €900–1,600 per month for a comfortable lifestyle. Costs are significantly lower in winter when tourist-season pricing disappears.

Last updated January 2026

Rental Costs

Rental Prices in Marmaris ({currentYear})

Studio / 1-bed (town centre)
€150–260/mo
2-bed apartment (town centre)
€250–400/mo
3-bed apartment (town centre)
€350–600/mo
Villa with garden / pool
€600–1,500/mo

Note: rental prices are significantly higher in summer (June–September) for tourist-oriented properties. Long-term (12-month) leases are much cheaper.

Full Monthly Budget

Monthly Costs in Marmaris

Rent (1-bed, town centre)
€150–260/mo
Electricity + water
€25–55/mo
Internet (fibre)
€8–15/mo
Groceries (local markets)
€100–180/mo
Eating out (2–3x/week)
€50–100/mo
Private health insurance
€35–80/mo
Local transport / dolmuş
€10–25/mo
Total (comfortable single)
€550–1,000/mo

Food & Eating Out

Local Turkish restaurants (lokanta) serve generous lunches for €3–6. Seafood restaurants along the seafront charge more — €15–30 per person for dinner. Buying from local markets (pazar) keeps grocery costs very low. A weekly shop at the Thursday market costs €20–40 for a single person.

Seasonal Price Variation

Marmaris is a tourist resort, and prices for accommodation and some services rise sharply in July and August. Expats who have lived there long-term almost universally advise securing a long-term rental lease to lock in off-season rates year-round.