How much does breakfast for two cost in Istanbul (with inflation)?
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 19 days ago
TL;DR
Breakfast prices in Istanbul have jumped sharply due to inflation: what used to cost 400 lira for two now runs 2000+ lira for a similar spread with pancakes and chocolate-dipped strawberries.
What the community said
About six months ago, breakfast for two at a popular spot cost around 800-900 lira — a standard buffet, similar to other places.
34 days ago 800-900 lira for two
Breakfast includes strawberries with melted chocolate and pancakes — guests say the combo is worth trying. You can easily go through up to a kilo of strawberries in one sitting.
32 days ago chocolate-dipped strawberries with pancakes
Previously (a year or two ago) the same breakfast for two used to cost around 400 lira; now, factoring in inflation, expect to pay roughly 2000 lira.
20 days ago was 400 lira, now ~2000 lira