TURKSTAT Regional Consumption Expenditures: Rent Stands Out in Istanbul, Food in Southeast

According to the Regional Household Consumption Expenditure results for 2025 announced by the Turkish Statistical Institute, 25.6% of the total consumption expenditures across the country were recorded in Istanbul. The data highlighted distinct differences in the expenditure trends of various regions.

General Consumption Distribution

The Turkish Statistical Institute published the regional consumption expenditure results by combining the Household Budget Survey data for the years 2023, 2024, and 2025.

According to the survey data, a large portion of 25.6% of household consumption expenditures throughout Turkey took place in Istanbul.

Regional Share Ratios

Istanbul was followed in consumption expenditures by the Aegean region with a rate of 14.5% and the Mediterranean region with a rate of 12.6%.

The Northeastern Anatolia region received the lowest share of the total consumption expenditures across the country, with a rate of 1.4%.

Housing and Rent Expenses

According to the NUTS Level 1 classification, Istanbul allocated the highest share to housing and rent at 29.6%, while the lowest share was seen in Northeastern Anatolia at 22.1%.

In the NUTS Level 2 distribution, Izmir allocated the highest share to housing and rent expenditures with a rate of 30.2%.

Food and Transportation Shares

The share of food and non-alcoholic beverage expenditures in total consumption was recorded at 27.1% in Southeastern Anatolia.

The share of transportation expenditures reached its highest level at 23.3% in the Western Marmara region according to NUTS Level 1.