- 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 | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pyongyang (North Korea) is 17% more expensive than in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,830 ₩ (4,848 Franc) | 2,000 Franc | + 142% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,000 ₩ (619 Franc) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 754 ₩ (467 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 392 ₩ (242 Franc) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,645 ₩ (1,018 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 ₩ (619 Franc) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,460 ₩ (2,762 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,000 ₩ (619 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 636 ₩ (394 Franc) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 273 ₩ (169 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,009 ₩ (1,244 Franc) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 421 ₩ (261 Franc) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 356 ₩ (221 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 ₩ (2,654,421 Franc) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,800,000 ₩ (1,733,604 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 ₩ (24,518 Franc) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 100,000 ₩ (61,914 Franc) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 13,200 ₩ (8,173 Franc) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,007 ₩ (623 Franc) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,000 ₩ (619 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 ₩ (42,096 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 ₩ (22,289,200 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 786 ₩ (487 Franc) | 2,378 Franc | - 80% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 57,199 ₩ (35,414 Franc) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 15,906 ₩ (9,848 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 ₩ (491 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50,868 ₩ (31,495 Franc) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 838 ₩ (519 Franc) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,047 ₩ (648 Franc) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 838 ₩ (519 Franc) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,103 ₩ (1,921 Franc) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,103 ₩ (1,921 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 ₩ (2,043 Franc) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 76,555 ₩ (47,399 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 ₩ (619 Franc) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 737 ₩ (456 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 838 ₩ (519 Franc) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 517 ₩ (320 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 838 ₩ (519 Franc) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
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 August 16, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Pyongyang (North Korea) is 21% cheaper than in Abobo (Ivory Coast)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
7,550,000 Franc
in Abobo
you would need to make just about 5,988,954 Franc
(9,672,951 ₩)
in Pyongyang.
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