Town in Aydin, Turkey
Cost of living in Didim
How much a month costs in Didim
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $977–1,380 (₺48,000–68,000).
Prices in Didim
Typical 2026 ranges in TRY, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | TRY | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | ₺23,000–30,000 | $468–611 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | ₺15,000–23,000 | $305–468 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | ₺600–1,200 | $12–24 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | ₺1,800–4,000 | $37–81 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | ₺180–300 | $3.7–6.1 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | ₺500–1,000 | $10–20 |
| Cappuccino | ₺100–180 | $2.0–3.7 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | ₺120–220 | $2.4–4.5 |
| Getting around | ||
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | ₺200–400 | $4.1–8.1 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | ₺1,000–2,500 | $20–51 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | ₺400–800 | $8.1–16.3 |
Value for money: 76/100
A value score of 76/100 means Didim gives more quality of life per dollar than 75% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 60/100. It's the 5th most affordable of 24 places we cover in Turkey.
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Cost of living across Turkey
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
| Place | Comfortable month | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Gaziantep | $692–1,020 | 88/100 |
| Selçuk | $814–1,180 | 86/100 |
| Trabzon | $855–1,380 | 79/100 |
| Pamukkale | $916–1,420 | 78/100 |
| Didim | $977–1,380 | 76/100 |
| Bursa | $936–1,530 | 73/100 |
| Dalyan | $977–1,590 | 73/100 |
| Kuşadası | $1,020–1,630 | 70/100 |
| Side | $1,020–1,630 | 72/100 |
| Kemer | $1,120–1,630 | 68/100 |
| Ankara | $1,120–1,730 | 65/100 |
| Çeşme | $1,120–1,830 | 63/100 |
| Kalkan | $1,220–2,040 | 59/100 |
| Belek | $1,420–2,240 | 45/100 |
| Alanya | $1,530–2,440 | 40/100 |
| Kaş | $1,530–2,440 | 53/100 |
| Cappadocia | $1,630–2,650 | 33/100 |
| Izmir | $1,630–2,650 | 36/100 |
| Ölüdeniz | $1,630–2,650 | 33/100 |
| Marmaris | $1,630–2,650 | 33/100 |
| Antalya | $1,830–2,850 | 28/100 |
| Fethiye | $1,830–2,850 | 27/100 |
| Bodrum | $2,140–3,460 | 17/100 |
| Istanbul | $2,240–3,460 | 9/100 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Didim?
About $529–733 on a lean budget, $977–1,380 for a comfortable month and $1,630–2,650 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Didim?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs ₺23,000–30,000 ($468–611) a month in the center and ₺15,000–23,000 ($305–468) outside it.
How much does food cost in Didim?
A local meal is ₺180–300 ($3.7–6.1); a mid-range restaurant is ₺500–1,000 ($10–20) per person.
Is Turkey expensive?
Prices in Turkey are about 41% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Turkish e-Visa
- Bodrum Airport
- Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (DHMI)
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.