- 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 | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pyongyang (North Korea) is 20% more expensive than in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,755 ₩ (5,771 Franc) | 2,000 Franc | + 189% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,000 ₩ (592 Franc) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,574 ₩ (2,115 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,460 ₩ (864 Franc) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,554 ₩ (919 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 841 ₩ (498 Franc) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,558 ₩ (2,697 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,000 ₩ (592 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 648 ₩ (384 Franc) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 552 ₩ (327 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,640 ₩ (1,562 Franc) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,000 ₩ (592 Franc) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,000 ₩ (592 Franc) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Pyongyang (North Korea) is in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,276,010 ₩ (1,938,197 Franc) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,800,000 ₩ (1,656,573 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) | 49,300 ₩ (29,168 Franc) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 100,000 ₩ (59,163 Franc) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 13,200 ₩ (7,810 Franc) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,440 ₩ (852 Franc) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| 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) | 73,087 ₩ (43,241 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,499 ₩ (6,211 Franc) | - | - | |
| 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 | 20,146,100 ₩ (11,919,104 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 787 ₩ (466 Franc) | 2,378 Franc | - 80% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 70,926 ₩ (41,962 Franc) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 16,301 ₩ (9,644 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) | 1,000 ₩ (592 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 78,976 ₩ (46,725 Franc) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 786 ₩ (465 Franc) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 983 ₩ (582 Franc) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 786 ₩ (465 Franc) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,977 ₩ (2,353 Franc) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,977 ₩ (2,353 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 | - | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 76,555 ₩ (45,292 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 | 67,999 ₩ (40,230 Franc) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 667 ₩ (395 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 786 ₩ (465 Franc) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 531 ₩ (314 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 ₩ (592 Franc) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 386 prices entered by 61 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Pyongyang (North Korea) is 19% cheaper than in Abobo (Ivory Coast)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
5,690,000 Franc
in Abobo
you would need to make just about 4,582,446 Franc
(7,745,415 ₩)
in Pyongyang.
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