Economy and Currency

Alanya's economy is based entirely on agriculture and tourism. According to 2020 data of the Population Registration System, foreigners constitute about 10 percent of Alanya's 333 thousand population. About 33 thousand foreigners of more than 80 nationalities reside in Alanya. This, in turn, makes foreigners who live in Alanya and come for holidays a part of economic life. Although the currency is the Turkish Lira, it is possible to pay with foreign coins in restaurants, cafes, supermarkets, shops and many other places in the city, including city buses. In addition, as this is one of Turkey’s larger resorts you can find to exchange your currency numerous ATM machines and foreign exchange facilities available to you.