Cost of Living in Antalya and Alanya 2026: What Life on the Turkish Riviera Costs
Rents by district, service charges, electricity, groceries and a realistic monthly budget: what life in Antalya and Alanya costs in 2026 – in euros, with sources.
On this page
- How high are rents in Antalya and Alanya?
- What does the service charge (aidat) cost?
- Electricity, water and internet
- Cost of living day to day: groceries and restaurants
- Running costs as an owner
- Inflation and exchange rate: what to expect
- Antalya or Alanya – where is the cost of living lower?
- What to watch out for
- Sources
In short (as of November 2026)
The cost of living in Antalya and Alanya is well below Northern European levels: on the Turkish Riviera a couple can live on around €1,050 a month without housing costs, a single person on about €600. With a rented flat, budget roughly €1,450–1,500 and €900 depending on the area. Rents in Alanya are lower than in Antalya city; groceries and restaurants cost about the same in both. Lira prices keep rising, so treat all euro figures as guide values and plan a buffer.
“What does life in Antalya really cost?” is one of the first questions buyers ask us – whether they want to spend the winter, move for good or buy a holiday home. The honest answer: clearly less than in Germany or the UK, but no longer as little as a few years ago. High inflation has pushed lira prices up sharply; with an income in euros the effect is smaller, but it does not disappear. Here are current cost of living figures, put into context.
| Household | without housing | with a rented flat |
|---|---|---|
| Single person | approx. €600 | approx. €900 |
| Couple | approx. €1,050 | approx. €1,450–1,500 |
Guide values for Antalya and Alanya, rounded. Based on CityCost (26 Oct 2026) and KiraMetre (rents 2026); converted at €1 ≈ 55.6 TL (29 Oct 2026). Excluding health insurance, flights and a car.
How high are rents in Antalya and Alanya?
Rent is the biggest difference between the two. According to KiraMetre, based on real tenancy records, the median rent in Alanya is 21,000 TL a month; the average across Antalya province is 24,000 TL:
| Apartment | Median rent/month | approx. in euros |
|---|---|---|
| Alanya – 1 bedroom (1+1) | 15,000 TL | €270 |
| Alanya – 2 bedrooms (2+1) | 21,500 TL | €390 |
| Antalya – 1 bedroom (1+1) | 18,500 TL | €330 |
| Antalya – 2 bedrooms (2+1) | 23,000 TL | €415 |
| Antalya – 3 bedrooms (3+1) | 25,500 TL | €460 |
Districts vary considerably. Konyaaltı with its beach promenade is the most expensive; districts away from the centres are cheaper:
| District | Avg. rent/month | approx. in euros |
|---|---|---|
| Konyaaltı | 30,000 TL | €540 |
| Muratpaşa (incl. Lara) | 26,500 TL | €475 |
| Aksu | 25,000 TL | €450 |
| Alanya | 21,000 TL | €380 |
| Döşemealtı | 21,000 TL | €380 |
| Kepez | 20,000 TL | €360 |
| Manavgat (Side) | 19,000 TL | €340 |
| Gazipaşa | 15,000 TL | €270 |
Note: these are long-term rents. Furnished flats in complexes with a pool – what winter visitors usually look for – are generally higher, and short lets in high season cost much more than in winter.
From our experience: many of our clients rent first and only buy once they are sure they like the area and the complex. It is a sensible approach that lets you get to know a neighbourhood in every season. More in our guide Spending the winter in Türkiye.
What does the service charge (aidat) cost?
Almost every complex with a pool, garden and security charges a monthly service fee, called aidat. It covers the caretaker, cleaning, pool, gardening, security and communal electricity. According to Alanya’s local press, at the end of 2025 it was usually 2,500–5,000 TL a month (approx. €45–90) in complexes with a pool and security, and over 7,000 TL in luxury complexes. Many complexes raise it at the start of the year – local experts recently considered around 40% normal.
From our experience: the aidat surprises some buyers at first, but it is quickly explained, as most know similar service charges from home. What many do not expect: management can ask owners for an extra payment for repairs or necessary purchases.
Our advice before buying: ask what the aidat includes, whether the complex keeps a reserve fund and what extra payments there have been in recent years.
Electricity, water and internet
CityCost estimates around €66 a month for electricity, water and waste for an 85 m² flat with two people; internet costs about €13.50, a mobile plan with 10 GB about €10.50. Since 4 April 2026, household electricity costs on average about 3.24 TL per kWh (approx. €0.06), after a 25% increase.
One point many winter visitors overlook: the cheaper household tariff only applies up to an annual limit – 4,000 kWh in 2026 and just 3,000 kWh from 1 January 2027 (about 250 kWh a month). Above that, a much higher tariff applies. If a flat is heated only with air conditioners in winter, the limit is reached quickly. A well-insulated home with efficient heating saves real money here.
Cost of living day to day: groceries and restaurants
Market fruit and vegetables, bread and dairy are much cheaper than in Northern Europe; imported goods, brand products, wine and café coffee are not. Typical prices in Antalya (rounded):
| Item | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 litre | €0.95 |
| White bread, 500 g | €0.90 |
| Chicken breast, 1 kg | €4.30 |
| Local white cheese, 1 kg | €8.15 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | €1.30 |
| Oranges, 1 kg | €0.90 |
| Simple meal at a local restaurant | €9 |
| Dinner for two, mid-range | €38 |
| Cappuccino | €3.60 |
| Draught beer, 0.5 l | €2.65 |
| Bus/tram, single ride | €0.80 |
| Taxi per km | €0.70 |
| Petrol, 1 litre | €1.25 |
| Home internet (50 Mbps, unlimited) | €13.50 |
| Mobile plan (10 GB+) | €10.50 |
| Utilities – 85 m², 2 people | €66 |
Source: CityCost, Antalya, as of 26 Oct 2026, converted to euros. Prices vary by area and season.
Grocery and restaurant prices in Alanya are at a similar level. Eating in the tourist centres costs more; weekly markets and simple local restaurants much less.
Running costs as an owner
Buying saves the rent, but owners have their own running costs:
- Aidat for the complex (see above) and possible extra payments.
- Property tax (emlak vergisi): 0.1–0.2% of the official tax value a year, paid in two instalments – a modest amount.
- DASK earthquake insurance: mandatory; without it electricity and water cannot be connected. Home and contents insurance is advisable too – see property insurance.
- Electricity and water also in months when you are away (standing charges, fridge, airing).
- Management: if you are only there part of the year, someone needs to check the flat, pay bills and meet tradespeople – on request through our property management.
All one-off purchase costs (title deed fee, valuation, translator) are listed in our overview of buying costs in Türkiye.
Inflation and exchange rate: what to expect
Türkiye has had high inflation for years. Lira prices often rise several times a year; rents are adjusted on renewal and the aidat usually at the start of the year. For people with a pension or income in euros, part of this is offset by the weaker lira – but not always and not fully. Budget in euros and plan a buffer instead of relying on today’s low prices.
Antalya or Alanya – where is the cost of living lower?
- Alanya: lower rents, a large German- and Scandinavian-speaking community, short distances. Good for anyone looking for manageable costs and company.
- Antalya city: higher rents, especially in Konyaaltı and Lara, but big-city infrastructure, large hospitals, the tram and the airport nearby.
The right choice depends more on your daily life than on price. Browse current listings in Alanya and apartments in Antalya.
What to watch out for
- Plan a euro budget with a buffer – lira prices keep rising.
- Before buying or renting, ask: what does the aidat cover, is there a reserve fund, have there been extra payments?
- Check the heating: heating only with air conditioners can easily exceed the 4,000 kWh electricity limit (3,000 kWh from 2027).
- Sort out health insurance early – it belongs in the budget but is not included in the figures above.
- Rent first, then buy, if you do not know the area yet.
Want to work out the costs for a specific property? Talk to us, or download our free Türkiye buying guide.
Note: all figures are rounded guide values (as of November 2026) and do not replace individual advice. Prices in Türkiye change quickly.
Sources
- KiraMetre: Antalya Kira Fiyatları 2026 (2.537 Mieterdatensätze)
- KiraMetre: Alanya Kira Fiyatları 2026
- CityCost: Cost of Living in Antalya (Stand 26.10.2026)
- Endeks24: Elektrik- und Erdgastarife, Verbrauchsgrenze (EPDK)
- Endeks24: EPDK senkt die Jahresgrenze für Haushaltsstrom auf 3.000 kWh
- Yeni Alanya: Site aidatlarında büyük artış (07.12.2025)
- Bigpara (Hürriyet): Euro-Kurs, 29.10.2026
Frequently asked questions
How much money do you need to live in Antalya?
As a guide, a couple needs around €1,050 a month without housing, a single person about €600 (as of November 2026). A rented flat adds roughly €270–540 depending on size and area.
Is Alanya cheaper than Antalya?
For rent, yes: the median rent is 21,000 TL in Alanya, 24,000 TL on average across Antalya province and 30,000 TL in Konyaaltı per month (KiraMetre 2026). Groceries and restaurants cost about the same.
What is aidat?
The monthly service charge of a residential complex covering caretaker, pool, garden, security and communal electricity. In Alanya it was usually 2,500–5,000 TL a month in complexes with a pool at the end of 2025.
How expensive is electricity in Türkiye?
Since April 2026 household electricity costs about 3.24 TL per kWh on average. The tariff applies up to an annual limit of 4,000 kWh (3,000 kWh from 2027); above that it is much more expensive.
Is a German or UK pension enough to live on the Turkish Riviera?
For many people, yes – especially with their own home. Budget in euros with a buffer and include health insurance, flights and rising lira prices.
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