Cost of living
Kusong compared to South Pyongan Province
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Overview comparison
KusongSouth Pyongan Province
Consumer prices in Kusong are roughly 4% higher than in South Pyongan Province.
Cost of living
| Item | Kusong | South Pyongan Province |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,284 | 1,820 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,389 | 3,625 |
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| Without rent one person | 715 | 761 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,403 | 1,635 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,098.28 | 914.15 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,808.56 | 2,157.5 |
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| Food person | 435 | 404 |
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| Food family | 1,342 | 1,314 |
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| Transport person | 75.2 | 100.68 |
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| Transport family | 155.06 | 241.63 |
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| Life expectancy | 66.2 years | 67.8 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Kusong | South Pyongan Province |
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| Lunch Menu | 8.92 | 7.49 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 95.55 | 106.66 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.52 | 4.48 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.93 | 1.59 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.79 | 2.08 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.47 | 0.49 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Kusong | South Pyongan Province |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 665.38 | 974.69 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 779.29 | 709.29 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,540.77 | 2,508.95 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,485.62 | 1,588.34 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 101.28 | 77.71 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 134.05 | 139.52 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 44.74 | 51.23 |
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Transportation
| Item | Kusong | South Pyongan Province |
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| Local transport ticket | 12.43 | 10.05 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,699 | 1,427 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 742 | 698 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.36 | 0.41 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 41.35% | 41.66% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 17.87 | 17.38 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.89 | 0.75 |
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Groceries
| Item | Kusong | South Pyongan Province |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.56 | 2.35 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.43 | 2.48 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.57 | 2.83 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.47 | 9.7 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.25 | 19.48 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.12 | 5.84 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.98 | 1.29 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.4 | 0.36 |
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Other
| Item | Kusong | South Pyongan Province |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 24.71 | 26.49 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.83 | 4.05 |
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| Doctors visit | 17.06 | 15.11 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.69 | 4.79 |
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| Brand Jeans | 26.21 | 25.8 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 50.26 | 74.19 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 80.83 | 98.86 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,698 | 3,706 |
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