Inflation also changed the preferences of tourists coming to Turkey. Due to the expense, tourists also turned to street delicacies in Istanbul.
Inflation, high food inflation in Turkey not only affects citizens but also tourists visiting the country. Tourists coming to Istanbul now prefer cheaper street food due to exorbitant prices. According to DW Turkish, tourists, who previously mostly ate in restaurants, turned to street delicacies due to high inflation.
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THEY TURNED TO FISH AND BREAD
Tourists, who find the prices of restaurants high, prefer street food such as fish and bread to experience both more economical and different local tastes. A fish and bread stall operator states that 90 percent of his customers are foreign tourists, while local tourists find the prices high.