Hunger Threshold for a Family of Four Reaches 28,242 TL as of February 2025

The statement, based on data obtained from the Statistics Institute, provided a breakdown of the necessary food expenses per individual. The calculations indicate that the daily food expenditure for an adult woman is 241.14 TL, amounting to 7,234.2 TL per month. For an adult man, this figure stands at 251.74 TL daily and 7,552.2 TL monthly. Meanwhile, a child aged 15-19 requires 268.17 TL per day, totaling 8,045.1 TL per month, whereas a child aged 4-6 needs 180.34 TL daily and 5,410.2 TL per month.

Hunger Threshold Defined

The hunger threshold represents the minimum amount a family of four must spend to maintain a healthy diet, and this figure has been calculated at 28,242 TL.

Inflation Rates and Criticism

According to data released by the Statistics Institute, the inflation rate for January 2025 was recorded at 2.02%, while February's rate was 2.16%, bringing the cumulative two-month inflation rate to 4.21%. However, KTAMS criticized the methodology used by the Statistics Institute, arguing that the 2015=100 Base Year Consumer Price Index is outdated and does not accurately reflect the real cost of living.

Statement from KTAMS President Güven Bengihan

KTAMS President Güven Bengihan emphasized that the officially reported inflation rates do not accurately portray real-life economic conditions. He argued that these calculations fail to fully reflect the financial hardships experienced by the public.