Cost of living
Pyongyang (Korea, North) compared to South Pyongan Province
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Overview comparison
Pyongyang (Korea, North)South Pyongan Province
Consumer prices in Pyongyang (Korea, North) are roughly 10% higher than in South Pyongan Province.
Cost of living
| Item | Pyongyang (Korea, North) | South Pyongan Province |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,892 | 1,820 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,839 | 3,625 |
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| Without rent one person | 665 | 761 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,999 | 1,635 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,108.55 | 914.15 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,527.01 | 2,157.5 |
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| Food person | 560 | 404 |
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| Food family | 1,189 | 1,314 |
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| Transport person | 142.14 | 100.68 |
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| Transport family | 384.21 | 241.63 |
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| Life expectancy | 79.08 years | 67.8 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Pyongyang (Korea, North) | South Pyongan Province |
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| Lunch Menu | 9.43 | 7.49 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 124.55 | 106.66 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.43 | 4.48 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.11 | 1.59 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.1 | 2.08 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.55 | 0.49 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Pyongyang (Korea, North) | South Pyongan Province |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,013.83 | 974.69 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 820.52 | 709.29 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,526.16 | 2,508.95 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,317.98 | 1,588.34 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 80.72 | 77.71 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 115.38 | 139.52 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 62.19 | 51.23 |
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Transportation
| Item | Pyongyang (Korea, North) | South Pyongan Province |
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| Local transport ticket | 13.45 | 10.05 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,804 | 1,427 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 826 | 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 | 41.41% | 41.66% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 16.92 | 17.38 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1 | 0.75 |
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Groceries
| Item | Pyongyang (Korea, North) | South Pyongan Province |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.11 | 2.35 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.05 | 2.48 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.62 | 2.83 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.45 | 9.7 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.99 | 19.48 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.41 | 5.84 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.12 | 1.29 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.3 | 0.36 |
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Other
| Item | Pyongyang (Korea, North) | South Pyongan Province |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 24.54 | 26.49 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.86 | 4.05 |
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| Doctors visit | 13.22 | 15.11 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.42 | 4.79 |
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| Brand Jeans | 28.75 | 25.8 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 53.84 | 74.19 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 85.87 | 98.86 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,977 | 3,706 |
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