Cost of living
Pyongan-bukto compared to Rason (North Korea)
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Overview comparison
Pyongan-buktoRason (North Korea)
Consumer prices in Pyongan-bukto are roughly 4% higher than in Rason (North Korea).
Cost of living
| Item | Pyongan-bukto | Rason (North Korea) |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,504 | 1,564 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,064 | 3,439 |
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| Without rent one person | 592 | 579 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,902 | 1,469 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,023.52 | 827.71 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,409.72 | 1,684.35 |
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| Food person | 501 | 437 |
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| Food family | 1,239 | 1,482 |
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| Transport person | 88.33 | 69.78 |
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| Transport family | 189.27 | 184.03 |
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| Life expectancy | 82.32 years | 79.72 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Pyongan-bukto | Rason (North Korea) |
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| Lunch Menu | 9.47 | 7.17 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 104.73 | 99.87 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.65 | 5.56 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.44 | 1.65 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.53 | 1.78 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.47 | 0.52 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Pyongan-bukto | Rason (North Korea) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 900.29 | 676.3 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 640.64 | 758.08 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,675.16 | 2,590.49 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,674.51 | 1,353.93 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 82.09 | 67.67 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 111.53 | 124.19 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 63.15 | 69.74 |
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Transportation
| Item | Pyongan-bukto | Rason (North Korea) |
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| Local transport ticket | 12.11 | 13.68 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,500 | 1,570 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 685 | 1,026 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.38 | 0.44 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 39.95% | 43.08% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 17.45 | 16.27 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.95 | 1.03 |
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Groceries
| Item | Pyongan-bukto | Rason (North Korea) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.72 | 2.33 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.45 | 2.89 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.26 | 2.39 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.06 | 9.55 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.44 | 16.4 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.05 | 5.89 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.18 | 1.37 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.31 | 0.33 |
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Other
| Item | Pyongan-bukto | Rason (North Korea) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 19.81 | 20.53 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.53 | 3.74 |
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| Doctors visit | 18.31 | 15.34 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.04 | 3.94 |
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| Brand Jeans | 35.15 | 30.6 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 64.78 | 72.53 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 120.05 | 99.29 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,013 | 2,832 |
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