VanBasket Turkey

Food Prices in Turkey — August 2026

Updated: 1 August 2026

Current Index

vs World Average

-12%

Official (IMF + World Bank)

Real grocery prices

Price per unit in your currency

Prices known for 4 of 10 items — help fill the rest

Milk 1 L

open data

$1.79

+1% World (base = 100)
Eggs 12 pcs

open data

$2.50

-27% World (base = 100)
Chicken 1 kg

open data

$2.69

-54% World (base = 100)
Rice 1 kg

open data

$1.68

-26% World (base = 100)
Bread 500 g loaf
Water 1.5 L bottle
Cheese 1 kg
Tomatoes 1 kg
Potatoes 1 kg
Beer 0.5 L bottle

Monthly basket, 1 person

Directional: 4 milk + 2 eggs + 4 chicken + 4 rice

$29.64

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FEASTABLES Milk Choco.

FEASTABLES · 60g

Mithatpaşa Ortaokulu, Akdeniz 5 Apr deal

149 ₺
Kakao

daphne

Mithatpaşa Ortaokulu, Akdeniz 5 Apr

53.5 ₺
Dudi Çikolata Kaymak Kornet Dondurma

Bugido · 70 g

Mithatpaşa Ortaokulu, Akdeniz 5 Apr

19.5 ₺
Kakao

Migros

MM Migros, Buca 16 Jan

27.45 ₺
Yeşil İç Mercimek

Muharrem Pehlivanoğlu

Pehlivanoğlu, Bornova 14 Jan

77.5 ₺
Glutensiz Karabuğday Patlağı

wefood · 100g

Migros Jet, Bornova 15 Jan

62.9 ₺
Glutensiz Yulaf Ezmesi

Fellas

Migros Jet, Bornova 15 Jan

109.95 ₺
Pratik Hindi Füme

Maret

Pehlivanoğlu, Bornova 4 Jan

43.5 ₺
Kaf Kefir

Sütaş

Pehlivanoğlu, Bornova 4 Jan

36 ₺
Altınbaşak tahıl cipsi

Ülker altınbaşak

BİM, Lapseki 27 Aug

15.75 ₺
Kakaolu Fındık Kreması

Fiskobirlik

Mithatpaşa Ortaokulu, Akdeniz 26 Aug

158 ₺
ETi Lifalif BİTTER ÇİKOLATALI YULAF BAR ✓Doğal Lif

eti · 35

ŞOK Market, Orhaneli 23 Aug

27.5 ₺
Coca Cola

Coca Cola · 330 ml

Migros, Selçuklu 15 Aug

50 ₺
Karışık Meyve Aromalı Gazoz

Balsa · 250 ml

Mithatpaşa Ortaokulu, Akdeniz 25 Jul

17.5 ₺
İndomie Hazır Noodle Jumbo Paket

Indomie

A101, Aksu 12 Jul

20.75 ₺
Pistachio Paste

Antepsan

Migros, Bodrum 28 May

350 ₺

Data: Open Food Facts — Open Prices (ODbL)

What this means for vanlife

Food in Turkey is below the world average by 12%. Good for long-term van travel — grocery costs are noticeably lower than in most developed countries.

↑ Year-over-year change: +0% 2026

Index History

Index:

Based on World Bank ICP 2021, adjusted with IMF CPI

Compare with Turkey

Turkey

World (base = 100)

100

If you spend 100 at home:

100

Select home and destination countries to compare food costs

Similar Countries

Mexico 88 -12%

Panama 88 -12%

Romania 88 -12%

Indonesia 89.5 -10.5%

Cambodia 89.6 -10.4%

More countries in Middle East

Egypt 65 -35%

Lebanon 95 -5%

Jordan 110 +10%

Oman 120 +20%

Qatar 127.9 +27.9%

Saudi Arabia 130.2 +30.2%

FAQ

Is food expensive in Turkey?

No, food in Turkey is cheap. The VanBasket Index is 88 (world average = 100), meaning food is 12% below the global average — great for budget travel.

How much should I budget for food in Turkey per month?

If the world average monthly food spend is $300, in Turkey you can expect to spend around $264. This is based on the VanBasket Index of 88 (world = 100).

How does Turkey compare to similar countries?

Turkey has a VanBasket Index of 88. Similar or nearby countries: Mexico, Panama, Romania.

How often is the food price data for Turkey updated?

The index is updated monthly using IMF Consumer Price Index data. The baseline is from World Bank ICP 2021.

About the data: The VanBasket Index is based on World Bank ICP 2021 food price level data, adjusted monthly using IMF CPI. World average = 100. Index > 100 means food is more expensive than the global average. API for developers →

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