- Cost of Living
- North Korea
- Ivory Coast
- Pyongyang
- Abobo
- Comparison
Cost of living in Pyongyang, North Korea compared to Abobo, Ivory Coast
WARNING!
Pyongyang has artificial and unrealistic official exchange rates.
You can also get this comparison using the parallel street rate in Pyongyang.
Currency:
| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pyongyang (North Korea) is 19% more expensive than in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,830 ₩ (5,112 Franc) | 2,000 Franc | + 156% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,000 ₩ (653 Franc) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 754 ₩ (492 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 392 ₩ (256 Franc) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,645 ₩ (1,074 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 ₩ (653 Franc) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,460 ₩ (2,912 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,000 ₩ (653 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 636 ₩ (415 Franc) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 273 ₩ (178 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,009 ₩ (1,312 Franc) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 421 ₩ (275 Franc) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 359 ₩ (234 Franc) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Pyongyang (North Korea) is in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 4,287,240 ₩ (2,799,091 Franc) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,800,000 ₩ (1,828,089 Franc) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 39,600 ₩ (25,854 Franc) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 100,000 ₩ (65,289 Franc) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 13,200 ₩ (8,618 Franc) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,007 ₩ (657 Franc) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,000 ₩ (653 Franc) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Pyongyang (North Korea) is in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 67,990 ₩ (44,390 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Pyongyang (North Korea) is 39% cheaper than in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 36,000,000 ₩ (23,504,000 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 786 ₩ (513 Franc) | 2,378 Franc | - 78% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 57,199 ₩ (37,344 Franc) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 15,906 ₩ (10,385 Franc) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Pyongyang (North Korea) is in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 793 ₩ (518 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50,868 ₩ (33,211 Franc) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 838 ₩ (547 Franc) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,047 ₩ (684 Franc) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 838 ₩ (547 Franc) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,103 ₩ (2,026 Franc) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,103 ₩ (2,026 Franc) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Pyongyang (North Korea) is in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,300 ₩ (2,155 Franc) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 76,555 ₩ (49,982 Franc) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,000 ₩ (653 Franc) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 737 ₩ (481 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 838 ₩ (547 Franc) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 517 ₩ (338 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 838 ₩ (547 Franc) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 150 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 25, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Pyongyang (North Korea) is 20% cheaper than in Abobo (Ivory Coast)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
8,320,000 Franc
in Abobo
you would need to make just about 6,657,897 Franc
(10,197,595 ₩)
in Pyongyang.
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