Lahmacun, which is sold for 60 lira in Esenler, is priced at 250 lira in Gokturk. Those selling cheap claim that the price difference is due to rent, while those selling expensive emphasize that the quality of ingredients reflects in the price. The price difference of lahmacun, one of the most beloved flavors of Turkish cuisine, varying according to the districts, draws attention. In Esenler, lahmacun sold for 60 lira can reach up to 250 lira in Gokturk. Shopkeepers selling cheap interpret the change in prices as rent and personnel expenses, while those selling expensive point out that meat and the quality of ingredients used affect prices. Citizens, stating that the price of lahmacun should be around 100 lira, mention that they do not find a 50 lira lahmacun trustworthy.”WE WILL SELL CHEAP SO PEOPLE BUY” Gündüz Çoklu, who has been a tradesman in Esenler for 30 years, stated that he sells lahmacun for 60 lira, saying, “We will sell cheap so people buy.” Mentioning that many of his customers prepare and bring their own ingredients at home, Çoklu said they make lahmacun for those who bring their own ingredients for 7.5 lira. Stating that the price of a kilogram of minced meat is 550 lira, Çoklu said they make about 25-30 lahmacun with this. Çoklu said, “When we calculate at 60 lira, it costs about 1800-2000 lira. If 1000 lira goes to expenses, the rest is left to us. Lahmacun in most places is 100-200 lira, they are ripping people off. The average price is between 75-80 lira. The lahmacun we sell leaves us with a 45% profit.”DRAWING ATTENTION TO RENTS Çoklu, stating that some businesses sell lahmacun with a 70% profit margin, said, “If their rent is 200,000 lira, mine is 10,000 lira. If they pay 5,000 lira to the employee, I pay 2,000 lira. The ideal lahmacun should be a minimum of 70 and a maximum of 80 lira. There are also lahmacun sold for 40-50 lira. Some put gravel and concept oil in it. The meat should be clean and good.” Zeki Temizoglu, a kebab seller who has been in business for 25 years in Fatih, said that he sells lahmacun for 70 lira, and those who sell it expensively have high rent expenses. A GOOD LAHMACUN SHOULD NOT BE LESS THAN 150 LIRA Mevlut Demir, an 8-year-old shopkeeper working at a lahmacun shop in Kadikoy, said that a good lahmacun should not be less than 150 lira. PRICE IN GOKTURK REACHES 250 LIRA Chef Erdal Demir, who has a restaurant in Gokturk and sells lahmacun for 250 lira, stating that a good lahmacun will not be cheap, said, “1 kilogram of tomatoes is 35 lira, the price of kilogram of meat is 600 lira, the price of kilogram of bell pepper is 80 lira, the price of kilogram of onion is 35 lira, so if you can get out of this mess. Good lahmacun is not cheap, I say. Good lahmacun is always expensive.”