Cost of living
Pyongyang (Korea, North) compared to Kaesong (North Korea)
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Overview comparison
Pyongyang (Korea, North)Kaesong (North Korea)
Consumer prices in Pyongyang (Korea, North) are roughly 14% higher than in Kaesong (North Korea).
Cost of living
| Item | Pyongyang (Korea, North) | Kaesong (North Korea) |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,892 | 1,455 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,839 | 3,194 |
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| Without rent one person | 665 | 628 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,999 | 1,664 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,108.55 | 1,116.79 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,527.01 | 2,107.32 |
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| Food person | 560 | 513 |
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| Food family | 1,189 | 1,210 |
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| Transport person | 142.14 | 67.72 |
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| Transport family | 384.21 | 207.96 |
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| Life expectancy | 79.08 years | 71.86 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Pyongyang (Korea, North) | Kaesong (North Korea) |
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| Lunch Menu | 9.43 | 7.99 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 124.55 | 132.67 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.43 | 6.05 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.11 | 2.03 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.1 | 1.58 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.55 | 0.51 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Pyongyang (Korea, North) | Kaesong (North Korea) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,013.83 | 983.72 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 820.52 | 885.56 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,526.16 | 2,651.73 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,317.98 | 1,539.59 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 80.72 | 80.31 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 115.38 | 137.03 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 62.19 | 47.67 |
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Transportation
| Item | Pyongyang (Korea, North) | Kaesong (North Korea) |
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| Local transport ticket | 13.45 | 13.7 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,804 | 1,442 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 826 | 758 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.36 | 0.39 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 41.41% | 48.22% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 16.92 | 18.15 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1 | 0.95 |
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Groceries
| Item | Pyongyang (Korea, North) | Kaesong (North Korea) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.11 | 2.29 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.05 | 3.12 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.62 | 2.51 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.45 | 9.25 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.99 | 17.34 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.41 | 7.44 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.12 | 1.01 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.3 | 0.28 |
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Other
| Item | Pyongyang (Korea, North) | Kaesong (North Korea) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 24.54 | 19.83 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.86 | 3.91 |
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| Doctors visit | 13.22 | 17.7 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.42 | 3.34 |
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| Brand Jeans | 28.75 | 31.97 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 53.84 | 64.34 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 85.87 | 111.35 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,977 | 2,786 |
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