How much do groceries and eating out cost in Türkiye in 2026?

On 19 July 2026, we cross-checked Migros, CarrefourSA and ŞOK online prices for milk, eggs, rice, oil, chicken, cheese, bread, produce and household basics. The resulting practical weekly basket for one adult was roughly TRY 1,800-3,200. It assumes home cooking and Turkish brands. It is a planning range, not an official average; city, package size, loyalty discounts and stock change the checkout.

Current checks showed ordinary milk near TRY 50 a litre, 15 eggs around TRY 85-120, rice around TRY 70-110 a kilogram and whole chicken around TRY 125-170 a kilogram. These are rounded July 2026 shelf ranges, not timeless prices. Recheck the same pack sizes before moving.

BİM, A101 and ŞOK are discount chains for staples and changing weekly offers. Migros and CarrefourSA provide broader ranges, delivery and more imported goods, often with loyalty pricing. Neighbourhood butchers, fishmongers and bakeries can beat packaged quality or convenience, but compare by kilogram.

A pazar (weekly produce market) is strongest for seasonal fruit, vegetables, herbs and some cheese or olives. Go late for possible discounts, but inspect quality and ask the unit price. Istanbul district markets, Izmir Aegean produce and Antalya's citrus seasons create different baskets. Imported breakfast cereals, specialist dairy, plant substitutes and foreign sauces can cost several times a local alternative.

An esnaf lokantası (canteen-style local restaurant) may charge roughly TRY 250-450 for soup or a cooked dish with rice and yoghurt. A café drink and snack can run TRY 200-450. A takeaway meal often lands around TRY 300-600 before delivery. A mid-range dinner can reach TRY 700-1,500 per person, while fish, steak and alcohol push higher.

These are rounded planning ranges from a 19 July 2026 menu check across non-tourist Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, Antalya and Bursa listings. They exclude resort menus and luxury venues. An Istanbul waterfront, Antalya old-town or Izmir seafront table may charge much more than a residential lunch counter.

A meyhane (tavern serving shared small plates and often alcohol) needs a price check for fish by weight, small plates, cover, music and service. Alcohol carries high taxes and can dominate the bill. Read whether service is already added; tipping is common in full-service venues but is not a reason to pay twice.

Delivery apps add fees, minimum baskets and menu markups. Compare the restaurant's own menu and collect when practical. For allergies, carry a Turkish card naming the ingredient and cross-contact risk. “Vegetarian” may still include meat stock, butter or yoghurt, while sesame, nuts and dairy can appear without an obvious English warning.