The monthly food expenditure (hunger limit) required for a family of four living in Ankara to have a healthy, balanced and adequate diet is 12 thousand 198 liras, with food expenditures, clothing, housing (rent, electricity, water, fuel), transportation, education, The total amount of other mandatory monthly expenditures for health and similar needs (poverty line) rose to 39 thousand 733 liras.
COST OF LIVING FOR A SINGLE EMPLOYEE
The “cost of living” of a single employee rose to 15 thousand 813 liras per month. The increase in the minimum amount of food expenditure for a family of 4 living in Ankara was 4.63 percent compared to the previous month. As of the last 12 months, the rate of increase was calculated as 77.04 percent.
PRICES INCREASED IN DAIRY PRODUCTS
In August, milk increased by 12 percent on average, yoghurt by 14 percent and cheese by 26 percent. Market branded milk prices reached 21,5 TL/L and cheese 117.5 TL/kg. A limited decrease was observed in the price of beef. Ground beef took its place in the aisles at an average of 303, cubed average 340 TL. In one month, fish (culture) and chickpeas increased by 4 percent, chicken by 7 percent, oil seeds (nuts) and green lentils by 10 percent, red lentils and eggs by 11 percent. Each chicken egg was over 3.60 TL.