A Comprehensive Overview of Bodrum Living Costs: 2024-2025 Insights

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Navigating the cost of living in Bodrum requires a keen understanding of the city's economic pulse. Let's break down the averages for essential categories:

Dining Out:

• Inexpensive Meal: Approximately 200 TL (Range: 150–300 TL)

• Mid-range Three-Course Meal for Two: Approximately 1,600–2,200 TL

• McMeal at McDonald's: Approximately 150–170 TL​

  
  

Groceries:

• Milk (1 liter): Approximately 40 TL

• Chicken Fillets (1kg): Approximately 224 TL

• Local Cheese (1kg): Approximately 396 TL

• Water (1.5 liter bottle): Approximately 17.68 TL​

Transportation:

• One-way Local Transport: Approximately 25–30 TL

• Gasoline (1 liter): Approximately 36.14 TL

• Taxi Start Fee: Increased to 135 TL in Istanbul

Hotel Accommodations (High Season):

• Average/Basic Hotel Room: Starting at $50–$200 per night

• Luxury Hotel/Villa Room: Starting at $500–$3,000 per night

• Private Standalone Luxury Villa: Starting at $1,000 per night​

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Property for Sale Price Averages (2025):

• Mid-Range: $3,000–$5,000 per sqm

• Luxury: $6,000–$10,000+ per sqm

• New Builds: $8,000–$17,000+ per sqm​

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Additional Insights:

• Central Bank Policy Rate: As of March 2025, the Central Bank of Turkey maintained the one-week repo rate at 42.5%, with the overnight lending rate increased to 46%.

• Year-to-Date Property Sales Decline: In February 2025, house sales to foreigners decreased by 21.1% compared to the same month of the previous year.​

Please note that prices can vary based on location and other factors.

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