Cost of living in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) is 26% cheaper than in Pyongyang (North Korea)
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| Food | - 54% | |||
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| Food in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) is 54% cheaper than in Pyongyang (North Korea) | ||||
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| Al Mawsil al Jadidah | Pyongyang | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | 11,003 ₩ | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | 4,500 ₩ | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,000 Dinar (1,369 ₩) | 8,313 ₩ | - 84% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,250 Dinar (855 ₩) | 2,263 ₩ | - 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,500 Dinar (1,026 ₩) | 2,286 ₩ | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 500 Dinar (342 ₩) | 5,870 ₩ | - 94% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,000 Dinar (3,422 ₩) | 4,263 ₩ | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 750 Dinar (513 ₩) | 2,813 ₩ | - 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 500 Dinar (342 ₩) | 2,678 ₩ | - 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 2,437 ₩ | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 6,359 ₩ | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,000 Dinar (1,369 ₩) | 1,940 ₩ | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Dinar (342 ₩) | 2,369 ₩ | - 86% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) is about the same as in Pyongyang (North Korea) | ||||
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| Al Mawsil al Jadidah | Pyongyang | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | 3,620,810 ₩ | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | 1,813,790 ₩ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 50,000 Dinar (34,216 ₩) | 120,000 ₩ | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | 1,000,000 ₩ | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 900,000 ₩ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 150,000 ₩ | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | 49,300 ₩ | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 700,000 Dinar (479,027 ₩) | 138,103 ₩ | + 247% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 Dinar (102,649 ₩) | 60,000 ₩ | + 71% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,000 Dinar (3,422 ₩) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) is about the same as in Pyongyang (North Korea) | ||||
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| Al Mawsil al Jadidah | Pyongyang | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 73,087 ₩ | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Dinar (20,530 ₩) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,000 Dinar (17,108 ₩) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) is about the same as in Pyongyang (North Korea) | ||||
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| Al Mawsil al Jadidah | Pyongyang | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 51,586,500 ₩ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,000 Dinar (684 ₩) | 799 ₩ | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 42,660 ₩ | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 16,853 ₩ | - | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) is 55% cheaper than in Pyongyang (North Korea) | ||||
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| Al Mawsil al Jadidah | Pyongyang | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 Dinar (2,053 ₩) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,000 Dinar (4,106 ₩) | 78,976 ₩ | - 95% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 1,250 ₩ | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,000 Dinar (2,737 ₩) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 8,967 ₩ | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,000 Dinar (1,369 ₩) | 3,977 ₩ | - 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) is 32% cheaper than in Pyongyang (North Korea) | ||||
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| Al Mawsil al Jadidah | Pyongyang | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 20,000 Dinar (13,686 ₩) | 100,000 ₩ | - 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 76,555 ₩ | - | |
| 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 ₩ | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 403 ₩ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | - | - | |
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TOTAL | - 26% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 02, 2023.
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