Newsletters
The monthly cost of maintaining a healthy and balanced diet for a family of four in Türkiye has risen to ?23,615 (approximately $621), according to data released Friday by the Confederation of Turkish Trade Unions (Turk-Is).
This figure, commonly referred to as the "hunger threshold," reflects the minimum amount of money needed for essential food expenses.
Turk-Is also reported that the total monthly cost of living — including expenses such as clothing, rent, electricity, water, transportation, education, and healthcare — has reached ?76,922, which is referred to as the "poverty threshold."
According to Turk-Is’ March 2025 “Hunger and Poverty Threshold” report, the monthly cost of living for a single worker has climbed to ?30,617, while the net minimum wage remains at ?22,104. The confederation emphasized that this discrepancy is widely recognized and called for urgent action to boost workers’ purchasing power.
The report also highlighted a sharp rise in food prices, indicating that as of March 2025, the monthly increase in kitchen-related expenses stood at 1.25%, while the annual increase reached 40.62%. In the first three months of 2025 alone, food prices rose by 12%. The average annual food inflation rate was recorded at 54.87%.
1 min read
1 min read
