From 2023 to 2026, kebabs per wage declined from 66.4 to 51.0.

Compare two years within the same panel methodology through purchasing power, work time, wage and the kebab price indicator.

Portions per wage

66.451.0

kebabs / net minimum wage

Difference per wage: -15.4 kebabs
Relative change: -23.2%

Kebab price indicator

First year 2023: ₺150.00; Second year 2026: ₺550.00

3.7×

Net minimum wage

First year 2023: ₺9,954.56; Second year 2026: ₺28,075.50

2.8×

Work for one portion

First year 2023: 203.4 minutes; Second year 2026: 264.5 minutes

+30.0% · minutes

SAME PANEL REGIME

Both years use the same panel methodology. Restaurant composition can still change, so coverage and sources remain visible for each year.

The 2026 value is year-to-date, covering the panel compiled through 24 August 2026.

EVIDENCE BASE2023

source documents: 75
price observations included in the median: 17

Türkiye panel; wraps, set menus, price ranges and earlier prices from the same business within the year stay outside the main median.

Open 2023 sources

EVIDENCE BASE2026

source documents: 78
price observations included in the median: 41

Türkiye panel through 24 August 2026; wraps, set menus, temporary discounts, price ranges and earlier prices from the same business are kept separate.

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