According to Turkish labor data, the hunger limit has exceeded 30,143 TL.

Results of the Türk-İş Research

Türk-İş Confederation conducts regular monthly research to examine the living conditions of workers and analyze the effects of price changes in basic necessities on family budgets. Recently, the results for December 2025 were published.

Poverty Line and Family Budget

The monthly food expenditure for a four-person family, known as the poverty line, was determined to be 30,143 TL. This figure clearly indicates that working families are facing financial difficulties.

Poverty Threshold and Essential Expenses

The poverty threshold includes not only food expenditures but also necessary monthly expenses such as clothing, housing (rent, electricity, water, fuel), transportation, education, and health. According to the calculations made in this context, the total amount required for essential needs was calculated to be 98,188 TL.