Tourist orders two drinks in Marbella and can't get over the bill
A holidaymaker has issued a caution to those considering Marbella as their next getaway, branding the Costa del Sol location as one that will "bankrupt you".
The advice came from TikTok user @prof_thought, who branded the Spanish hotspot as "the most expensive place he has ever been to in his entire life".
The clip, which has amassed almost 200,000 views, saw him claim that a table at a beach club could set you back more than €1000 just a couple of hours. In addition, he moaned that he had to fork out €36 euros for two single rum and Cokes.
Furthermore, he scolded the popular tourist destination over its sky-high prices even for non-alcoholic options - revealing two Red Bulls drained him of another €20.
"You see when they say to you, yeah that Marbella is expensive, Marbella is the most expensive place I have ever been to in my whole entire life as a young adult," the tourist said.
"I don't really think there is much point in going there. I just got back from Marbella for my friend's stag do and some of the times, some of the purchases were made up, they didn't even make any sense.
"Two Red Bulls... two basic customary standard Red Bulls were €20. In the same bar two single rum and Cokes with ice, €36.
"Now even if you are not a big drinker, even entry into a lot of these places is crazy for a standard normal young gentleman."
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He added: "It's a €50 entry fee. And if you don't have a table you're just going to be stood up to the side of tables looking broke because everyone else has a table.
"Now if you want a table you're looking at anywhere between €1.2k to €1.5k for a few hours."
Numbeo's 2025 data suggests living costs in Marbella are about 15-20% higher than the Spanish national average.
Admitting Marbella still provides punters with a great time, @prof_thought advised those heading there to only go if they know someone there who can help them out with getting things a little cheaper.
He remarked: "Now on the other hand I have to admit Marbella is a lot of fun. There's a lot of fun to be had. It's a good time, the vibes are just right, the music's right, the DJs are good, the settings are spectacular. I take nothing away from it.
"But if you don't know someone that can pattern you while you're there it's going to bankrupt you."
He closed: "In saying that that's mainly for the guys, girls can get away doing a lot more with less but if you're a guy and you're not breaded then you're going to have a very very long time there."
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