Living in Bodrum

Bodrum

Azure waters and white washed buildings
Photo by Mert Kahveci
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Bodrum, a coastal town in Greece, delights visitors with its azure waters, white-washed buildings, and rich history. Perched on the Aegean Sea, Bodrum is full of charm and tranquility. From its ancient ruins to its busy marinas, the town offers a mix of culture, relaxation, and Mediterranean allure.

The Good

  • ๐ŸŽ‰ Decent nightlife
  • ๐Ÿ˜‹ Decent food options
  • โ˜• Coffee
  • ๐Ÿ’ผ Plenty of places to work
  • ๐Ÿ‘ด Strong ex-pat community
  • โ˜€๏ธ Warm weather
  • ๐Ÿ‘ฎ Safe
  • โœˆ๏ธ Close to airport
  • ๐Ÿ๏ธ Nature & beaches
  • โ›ฑ๏ธ Great beach

The Bad

  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ Relatively expensive
  • ๐ŸšŒ Limited public transport
  • ๐Ÿฅด Can get a little rowdy
  • ๐Ÿ“ธ Very Touristy

Living costs

โš ๏ธ Incomplete data
Estimated Monthly Living Cost
Bodrum
Cheapest () Costliest ()
Turkey
3%
more expensive than Turkey median
15th
Cheapest out of 291 RoamRank places
  • Bodrum is the 3rd most expensive place (out of 7) to live in Turkey
  • The average salary in Bodrum is
  • It's about 1,056% cheaper to live in Bodrum than it is Liverpool
  • You can expect to spend around $273.68 per month living here

Work

Internet
60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data
PAYG Sim Card
30 Day / Unlimited Data
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Airalo eSim
Global eSims for Instant Connectivity
Buy
Coffee
Regular (8-10oz)
Co-Working Space
Per Month
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Living

Apartment (1 bed)
Median Rent Per Month
Apartment (2 beds)
Median Rent Per Month
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Airbnb (2 beds)
Median Rent Per Month
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Utilities
Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage Collection Per Month
Water
0.33 liter bottle

Leisure

Meal
Cheap Restaurant
Meal for 2
Mid Range Restaurant
Local Beer
330ml Bottle
Cocktail
Standard Measure
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Bottle of Wine
Mid range
Gym Membership
Per Month
Cigarettes
20 pack
Cinema
Admission Per Person
  • Prices are estimates and should be used as a guide only. We accept no responsibility for inaccuracies in data.
  • Prices adjusted to reflect exchange rates as of 4th Jun 2026

Safety

safe

Bodrum is generally safe for tourists, with low crime rates; however, petty crime can occur, so it's wise to stay alert.

Internet speed

OK

Download
38.9Mbps
Upload
14.2Mbps
Latency
39.4ms
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