Cost of living in Pyongyang (North Korea) is 89% more expensive than in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain)
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| Food | + 32% | |||
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| Food in Pyongyang (North Korea) is 32% more expensive than in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain) | ||||
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| Pyongyang | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 11,003 ₩ (€12) | €15 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,500 ₩ (€4.85) | €9 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,313 ₩ (€9) | €4.47 | + 100% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,263 ₩ (€2.44) | €1.05 | + 133% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,286 ₩ (€2.46) | €3.31 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5,870 ₩ (€6) | €2.28 | + 177% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,263 ₩ (€4.60) | €7 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,813 ₩ (€3.03) | €2.22 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,678 ₩ (€2.89) | €1.72 | + 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,437 ₩ (€2.63) | €1.02 | + 157% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,359 ₩ (€7) | €8 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,940 ₩ (€2.09) | €2.25 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,369 ₩ (€2.55) | €0.89 | + 186% | |
| Housing | + 110% | |||
| Housing in Pyongyang (North Korea) is 110% more expensive than in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain) | ||||
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| Pyongyang | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,620,810 ₩ (€3,903) | €1,146 | + 241% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,813,790 ₩ (€1,955) | €889 | + 120% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 120,000 ₩ (€129) | €85 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,000,000 ₩ (€1,078) | €787 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 900,000 ₩ (€970) | €628 | + 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 150,000 ₩ (€162) | €57 | + 183% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 49,300 ₩ (€53) | €32 | + 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 138,103 ₩ (€149) | €334 | - 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 60,000 ₩ (€65) | €87 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | €5.58 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €10 | - | |
| Clothes | + 54% | |||
| Clothes in Pyongyang (North Korea) is 54% more expensive than in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain) | ||||
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| Pyongyang | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | €76 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 73,087 ₩ (€79) | €33 | + 137% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | €89 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | €97 | - | |
| Transportation | + 96% | |||
| Transportation in Pyongyang (North Korea) is 96% more expensive than in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain) | ||||
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| Pyongyang | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 51,586,500 ₩ (€55,612) | €23,718 | + 134% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 799 ₩ (€0.86) | €1.24 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 42,660 ₩ (€46) | €17 | + 168% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 16,853 ₩ (€18) | €15 | + 20% | |
| Personal Care | + 185% | |||
| Personal Care in Pyongyang (North Korea) is 185% more expensive than in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain) | ||||
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| Pyongyang | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | €6 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 78,976 ₩ (€85) | €8 | + 1030% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | €71 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | €3.62 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,250 ₩ (€1.35) | €1.85 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | €2.74 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8,967 ₩ (€10) | €1.19 | + 712% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,977 ₩ (€4.29) | €1.33 | + 223% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | €12 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 110% | |||
| Entertainment in Pyongyang (North Korea) is 110% more expensive than in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain) | ||||
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| Pyongyang | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 100,000 ₩ (€108) | €28 | + 282% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 76,555 ₩ (€83) | €15 | + 464% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €57 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | €47 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 67,999 ₩ (€73) | €11 | + 598% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | €2.51 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €4.16 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €420 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 403 ₩ (€0.43) | €0.20 | + 119% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | €48 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | €5.88 | - | |
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TOTAL | + 89% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 119 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2025.
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