The hunger limit increased to 10 thousand 362 TL, the poverty line increased to 31 thousand 752 TL

The Turkish Trade Union Confederation (TÜRK-İŞ) announced the poverty and hunger line data for May 2023.

According to the data, the hunger limit for a family of four increased to TL 10,362.01, and the poverty line to TL 33,752.49. The ‘cost of living’ for a single employee increased to TL 13,439.41 per month.

In the previous month, the hunger limit was 10 thousand 135 TL and the poverty line was 33 thousand 14 TL.

FOOD INFLATION 72.18 PERCENT

While the increase in the minimum amount of spending required by a family of four living in Ankara for “food” was 2.23 percent compared to the previous month, the rate of change was 72.18 percent. to twelve months.

According to prices based on TÜRK-İŞ calculation and compiled directly from the market, the observed change in food products as of May 2023 was as follows according to spending groups:

In the milk, yogurt and cheese group, prices for yogurt decreased slightly and cheese increased 3 percent.

With red meat prices exceeding 300 TL, the demand for white meat increased and prices for chicken and fish also increased. Fish increased 5 percent and chicken 6 percent in one month.

There was a 13 percent increase in dry beans and a 9 percent increase in red lentils. Average beef prices fell 13 percent, egg prices 15 percent, and chickpeas 3 percent.

Rice rose 7 percent and flour 13 percent in one month. The price of bulgur fell 12 percent. The price of pasta has not changed. The price of semolina decreased to a limited level. The price of bread remained the same.

FEATURED CHAMPION CARROT IN MAY

In neighborhood markets, the price of salad vegetables, such as green onions and lettuce, is 20 percent; The prices of green leafy vegetables such as leeks and cabbage rose slightly. While potatoes rose to TL 17.5, the average price per kilogram of onions, which rose to TL 25 last month, dropped to TL 19. Carrots were the champion of this month’s price rise in the shopping basket with an increase of 75 percent and sold at an average of 35 TL.

The prices of lemons, radishes, tomatoes and cucumbers decreased, while the prices of aubergines and courgettes remained unchanged. Bidding farewell to winter fruits, prices for cherries and black mulberries, which have just started to become popular among summer fruits, were demanded by customers for TL40.

AVERAGE PRICE OF FRUIT 28.5 TL

The average price of vegetables (not including parsley, lettuce, etc., salad greens that complement main dishes) was 19.68 TL per kg, and the average price per kg of fruit was 28.57 TL.

The average price per kg of fruits and vegetables exceeded 20 TL for the first time this month and was determined at 21.72 TL.