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Türkiye's hunger threshold, which refers to the monthly minimum amount a family of four needs to spend on food to maintain a healthy and adequate diet, climbed to ₺37,801 ($771.18) in September, the Confederation of Turkish Trade Unions (Turk-Is) reported.
The survey showed that the minimum amount a family of four needed to spend on food increased 1.10% from the previous month, bringing the annual increase to 35.1%.
The poverty threshold, which measures the total monthly cost of food and other essential needs, including housing, clothing, transportation, education, and healthcare, reached ₺123,130, while the monthly cost of living for a single worker stood at ₺48,884.82.
Prices for beef mince, beef cubes and chicken rose in September, while lamb prices saw no significant change. Among dairy products, yogurt prices increased, while average milk prices remained largely unchanged and cheese prices stayed broadly stable.
Fish prices fell somewhat as the fishing season began, while egg prices also declined. Prices for chickpeas and green lentils remained largely unchanged, but dried beans became somewhat more expensive.
Some fruit and vegetable prices declined in September as seasonal conditions changed and autumn produce started appearing at markets, the report noted.
The average price of vegetables reached ₺124.89 per kilogram, excluding salad greens such as parsley and lettuce that are typically used alongside main dishes. The average fruit price stood at ₺133.75 per kilogram, while the overall average for fruit and vegetables was ₺118 per kilogram.
The latest figures come as Türkiye's annual consumer inflation stood at 31.5%, with prices rising 1.8% month-on-month in August, according to the Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat). Food and non-alcoholic beverage prices increased 33.8% from a year earlier in August.
According to the Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye's (CBRT) latest Market Participants Survey, published in September, market participants expect consumer prices to increase 2.1% month-on-month in September, implying an annual inflation rate of 30.1%.
The survey also indicated that the 2026 year-end inflation forecast stands at 29.61%, up from 29.43% in the previous survey. The 12-month inflation expectation stands at 23.70%, while the 24-month forecast stands at 18.32%, up from 18%.
The September inflation figure is due to be released by TurkStat on Oct. 5.
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