According to the most recent research on the hunger line in Turkey, in the month of January a family of four had to spend 2,008 Turkish lira to remain above the hunger line.
The study was conducted by workers union Türk-İş and released on Monday.
The minimum monthly wage for 2019 in Turkey is 2,020 lira.
The same study also found that the poverty line for a family of four is 6,543 lira.
The study took into account only the basic food expenses for a family of four. The poverty line includes the cost of rent and utilities as well.
