Cost of living
North Korea compared to Saudi Arabia
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Overview comparison
North KoreaSaudi Arabia
Consumer prices in North Korea are roughly 10% higher than in Saudi Arabia.
Cost of living
| Item | North Korea | Saudi Arabia |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,873 | 1,009 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,899 | 3,076 |
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| Without rent one person | 612 | 642 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,155 | 1,778 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 838.14 | 482.76 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,724.89 | 795.43 |
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| Food person | 444 | 341 |
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| Food family | 1,187 | 797 |
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| Transport person | 103.55 | 145.05 |
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| Transport family | 286.92 | 464.26 |
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| Life expectancy | 73.74 years | 78.98 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | North Korea | Saudi Arabia |
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| Lunch Menu | 9.83 | 8.25 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 105.21 | 47.7 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.5 | 7.86 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.91 | 1.53 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.04 | 4.1 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.55 | 0.81 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | North Korea | Saudi Arabia |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 930 | 475.66 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 664.39 | 453.42 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,499.79 | 1,030.11 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,596.98 | 676.31 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 95.6 | 74.85 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 112.39 | 101.91 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 63.18 | 63.05 |
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Transportation
| Item | North Korea | Saudi Arabia |
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| Local transport ticket | 14.41 | 5.38 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.35 | 1.11 |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 15.37 | 15.28 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.95 | 0.51 |
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Groceries
| Item | North Korea | Saudi Arabia |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.49 | 1.52 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.21 | 1.23 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.35 | 2.61 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.22 | 6.32 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 18.08 | 6.24 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.42 | 14.29 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.42 | 1.32 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.3 | 0.33 |
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Other
| Item | North Korea | Saudi Arabia |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 21.17 | 91.66 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.45 | 12.98 |
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| Doctors visit | 15.48 | 42.45 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.76 | 6.53 |
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| Brand Jeans | 22.44 | 40.59 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 71.25 | 86.15 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 108.49 | 295.29 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,990 | 7,809 |
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