Bodrum vs Marbella

Q: Which city has higher rental yield — Bodrum or Marbella?

Bodrum offers higher rental yields at 4–7%.

Q: Can foreigners buy property in Bodrum and Marbella?

Yes — both cities allow foreign property ownership. Requirements differ by country.

Cost of living, investment & lifestyle comparison (2026)

Comparing cost of living, property prices and investment potential.

Snabbt utlåtande

Lägre levnadskostnad

Bodrum

Turkey

Högre hyresavkastning

Bodrum

Turkey

Högre MERI-poäng

Marbella

Spain

Bodrum offers higher rental yield, while Marbella provides lower living costs and accessible entry prices.

Jämförelse av levnadskostnader

BodrumMarbella

Kostnadsindex3046

Ensamstående (exkl. hyra)€500–800€900–1,400

Par (exkl. hyra)€800–1,300€1,500–2,200

Familj på 4 (exkl. hyra)€1,200–2,000€2,200–3,500

1-rumshyra (centrum)€350–700€900–1,500

3-rumshyra (centrum)€600–1,200€1,500–3,000

Matvaror€160–280€250–400

Måltid (2 personer)€18–40€40–70

Verktyg€55–90€120–180

Transport€30–60€50–100

Investeringsjämförelse

BodrumMarbella

MERI-poäng8.3/108.7/10

Hyresavkastning4–7%4–7%

Inträdespris€250,000€180,000

Pristrend+9.8%+4.2%

Marbella scores higher on MERI (8.7/10), suggesting stronger overall investment fundamentals. Bodrum leads on rental yield at 4–7%.

Skattejämförelse

BodrumMarbella

Inkomstskatt15–40% income tax19–47% income tax

Bodrum offers 0% income tax, while Marbella applies 19–47% income tax, significantly impacting net returns.

Vilken stad bör du välja?

Choose Bodrum if you

want lower cost of living
want tax-free income
want the lowest entry prices in the Mediterranean
want stronger price momentum

Choose Marbella if you

prefer premium lifestyle with more amenities
want EU residency and legal framework
want a higher MERI score (8.7/10)

Vanliga frågor

Är Bodrum billigare än Marbella?

Yes — Bodrum has a cost of living index of 30 compared to Marbella's 46. Living in Bodrum is approximately 35% more affordable.

Vilken stad har högre hyresavkastning — Bodrum eller Marbella?

Bodrum offers higher rental yields at 4–7%, compared to 4–7% in Marbella.

Hur jämför sig skatterna i Bodrum vs Marbella?

Bodrum (Turkey) has 15–40% income tax. Marbella (Spain) has 19–47% income tax.

Is Bodrum or Marbella better for property investment?

It depends on your priorities. Marbella has a higher MERI score (8.7/10) indicating stronger overall fundamentals. Bodrum offers better rental yields (4–7%). Bodrum has lower entry prices from €250,000.

Can foreigners buy property in Bodrum and Marbella?

Yes — both Bodrum (Turkey) and Marbella (Spain) allow foreign property ownership. Requirements and processes differ by country. See our buying guides for detailed information.

→ Utforska Bodrum → Investeringsanalys för Bodrum → Köpguide för Bodrum

→ Utforska Marbella → Investeringsanalys för Marbella → Köpguide för Marbella

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Data baserad på Merilista marknadsundersökning, Numbeo och Expatistan. Kostnader varierar beroende på plats och livsstil.