Cost of living
South Pyongan compared to Pyongyang (North Korea)
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Overview comparison
South PyonganPyongyang (North Korea)
Consumer prices in Pyongyang (North Korea) are roughly 12% higher than in South Pyongan.
Cost of living
| Item | South Pyongan | Pyongyang (North Korea) |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,242 | 1,553 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,672 | 4,464 |
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| Without rent one person | 650 | 654 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,904 | 1,638 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 880.72 | 1,144.56 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,030.83 | 2,107.14 |
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| Food person | 441 | 537 |
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| Food family | 1,362 | 1,537 |
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| Transport person | 83.85 | 185.69 |
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| Transport family | 168.91 | 426.39 |
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| Life expectancy | 82.27 years | 73.26 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | South Pyongan | Pyongyang (North Korea) |
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| Lunch Menu | 8.41 | 10 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 104 | 98.81 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.67 | 5.79 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.02 | 1.77 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.02 | 2.26 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.58 | 0.56 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | South Pyongan | Pyongyang (North Korea) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 945.39 | 1,093.59 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 739.33 | 657.27 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,726.96 | 2,745.2 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,876.2 | 1,669.79 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 94.74 | 68.56 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 116 | 133.01 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 43.74 | 56.35 |
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Transportation
| Item | South Pyongan | Pyongyang (North Korea) |
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| Local transport ticket | 10.56 | 10.47 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,610 | 1,914 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 768 | 1,043 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.43 | 0.32 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 51.5% | 39.45% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 19.07 | 17.45 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.76 | 0.78 |
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Groceries
| Item | South Pyongan | Pyongyang (North Korea) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.66 | 2.25 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.16 | 2.57 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.39 | 2.88 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.48 | 8.42 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 18.24 | 15.16 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.62 | 5.94 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.09 | 1.4 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.35 | 0.34 |
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Other
| Item | South Pyongan | Pyongyang (North Korea) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 25.38 | 24.89 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.74 | 4.84 |
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| Doctors visit | 15.61 | 16.13 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.15 | 4.11 |
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| Brand Jeans | 34.02 | 24.17 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 69.55 | 63.65 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 90.92 | 124.72 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,747 | 4,123 |
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