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If your goal is to keep costs as low as possible, these are the first places you should look. These stores carry their own private-label goods alongside national brands. They don't have fancy layouts, but their prices on staples like dairy, eggs, pasta, and bottled water are unmatched.

BİM: Generally considered the king of budget shopping in Turkey. It has minimal advertising and basic cardboard-box shelf displays, but excellent prices. Their private-label dairy brand (Dost) is reliable and cheap.

A101: BİM’s fiercest competitor. They offer a slightly wider variety of non-food weekly specials (household items, cheap beach gear, electronics) alongside very affordable staples.

Şok (pronounced Shok): Slightly more colorful than BİM and A101, Şok frequently runs "buy one, get one" or heavily discounted promotions on brand-name snacks, sodas, and cleaning supplies.

Local Tip: These discount chains are usually tucked a block or two back from the immediate harbor tourist front (such as up on Atatürk Boulevard or the streets leading toward the bus station). They do not sell alcohol or tobacco.

If you need specific international brands, fresh meat counters, or a selection of beer and wine, you will need to step up to the mainstream chains.

Migros: The most famous supermarket chain in Turkey. The stores are tiered by size using "M" lettering: a small Jet Migros or 1M Migros handles basic groceries, while a 2M or 3M Migros features full butcher counters, bakeries, and international aisles.

CarrefourSA: Located centrally on Atatürk Boulevard.

While convenient, the central Kaş location is relatively small, can get crowded, and occasionally has slightly higher tourist-centric pricing on fresh produce compared to the discount chains.

💡 BUDGET MAXIMIZER: If you shop at Migros or CarrefourSA, ask the cashier for a loyalty card (Migros Money Card or CarrefourSA Card) at the register. Many of the discounted prices displayed on the shelves are strictly locked behind these free membership cards.

The Friday Market (Kaş Pazarı)

For fruits, vegetables, cheese, and olives, never buy them at a supermarket. Head to the Friday open-air market near the bus station (Uğur Mumcu Caddesi).

Why it’s cheap: Local village farmers bring their seasonal yields directly to town, cutting out the middleman.

The Strategy: Prices are fixed and clearly written on signs for food items (no foreigner tax here). If you want the absolute deepest discounts, go around 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM when vendors drop their prices to clear out remaining inventory before packing up.

Rabia Ucuzluk Pazarı

Located a short walk from the town center, this is a local "discount paradise" mall.

If you are staying long-term and need cheap kitchenware, extra towels, beach mats, storage containers, or cheap clothing, skip the tourist boutiques on Uzun Çarşı and buy them here.

Price Comparison Cheat Sheet

Category Best Budget Option What to Buy There What to Avoid

Pantry Staples BİM / A101 Water, pasta, rice, oil, milk, cheese, eggs International brands (limited stock)

Fresh Produce Friday Market Tomatoes, herbs, seasonal fruits, local olives Supermarket chains (more expensive)

Alcohol & Imports Migros (2M/3M) Wine, beer, international sauces, specialty coffee Local corner shops (Bakkal)

Household Goods Rabia Ucuzluk / Şok Beach gear, cleaning supplies, cheap utensils Tourist souvenir shops

Quick Budget Rules for Kaş

Skip the Bakkal for big shops: Small, independent corner shops (bakkals) are fantastic for a late-night ice cream or a emergency loaf of bread, but their convenience markup adds up quickly.

Look for Aktüel booklets: Check the entrance of BİM, A101, and Şok for weekly flyers. They display heavily discounted items that rotate every Tuesday or Thursday.

BYOB (Bring Your Own Bag): Plastic bags cost money at all Turkish supermarkets by law. Bring a reusable tote or backpack to save a few coins and keep the coast clean.