ISTANBUL, June 25, 2026 — Türkiye ranked as the second cheapest country in Europe for food prices when measured in euro terms, according to newly released data from Eurostat comparing food and non-alcoholic beverage price levels across European countries.

The findings are based on Eurostat’s Price Level Index (PLI) methodology, which compares the cost of an identical basket of goods and services across European countries using a common benchmark. A score below 100 indicates that prices are lower than the European Union average, while a score above 100 signifies higher-than-average prices.

According to the data, Romania remained the cheapest country for food and non-alcoholic beverages among the countries surveyed, while Türkiye ranked second, highlighting the relative affordability of food products in the Turkish market when converted into euros. The comparison covers EU member states as well as several European Free Trade Association (EFTA) countries and EU candidate countries, including Türkiye.

Eurostat noted that food prices vary significantly across Europe. At the upper end of the scale, countries such as Luxembourg and Denmark recorded food prices well above the EU average, while countries in Southeastern Europe generally reported lower price levels.

The data suggest that a basket of food products that would cost €100 on average across the European Union can be purchased for substantially less in Türkiye. Recent Eurostat-based comparisons have also shown that Türkiye’s overall consumer price level remains significantly below the European average when measured in euro terms.

Economists caution, however, that lower prices do not necessarily translate into greater affordability for local consumers. While food may be inexpensive relative to European countries when measured in euros, household purchasing power and income levels remain important factors in determining the real cost burden on consumers.

The latest figures underscore Türkiye’s continued position as a low-cost market for food products within Europe, a factor that has become increasingly relevant for tourism, cross-border shopping, and international price comparisons.

Source: Patronlar Dünyası/ Prepared by: İlayda Gök