Türkiye's poverty threshold rises to TL 123,856

According to the report, the monthly food expenditure required for a family of four to maintain a healthy and balanced diet increased to TL 38,024, while the poverty threshold, which covers essential expenses such as food, housing, transportation, education, and healthcare, reached TL 123,856. The poverty threshold rose by TL 726 in a single month, up from TL 123,130 in September.

According to TÜRK-İŞ data, the monthly cost of living for a single worker was calculated at TL 49,124. Food prices in Ankara increased by 0.59% in October, while the 12-month increase reached 33.83% and the annual average increase stood at 39.26%. With the hunger threshold exceeding the net minimum wage of TL 28,075 by approximately TL 10,000, the figures highlight the growing difficulties workers face in covering basic food expenses.