Cost of living in Bhilai, India vs Pyongyang, North Korea
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| Food | - 83% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bhilai (India) is 83% cheaper than in Pyongyang (North Korea) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨311 (3,757 ₩) | 12,563 ₩ | - 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨224 (2,701 ₩) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨99 (1,191 ₩) | 13,667 ₩ | - 91% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨45 (539 ₩) | 3,926 ₩ | - 86% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨59 (709 ₩) | 2,893 ₩ | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨28 (335 ₩) | 10,822 ₩ | - 97% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨171 (2,059 ₩) | 6,000 ₩ | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨104 (1,259 ₩) | 10,000 ₩ | - 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨25 (301 ₩) | 2,922 ₩ | - 90% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨99 (1,199 ₩) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨609 (7,349 ₩) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨64 (778 ₩) | 1,000 ₩ | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨30 (359 ₩) | 10,000 ₩ | - 96% | |
| Housing | - 88% | |||
| Housing in Bhilai (India) is 88% cheaper than in Pyongyang (North Korea) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨13,495 (162,938 ₩) | 4,213,490 ₩ | - 96% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨10,000 (120,741 ₩) | 2,800,000 ₩ | - 96% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨1,360 (16,420 ₩) | 120,000 ₩ | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨10,240 (123,643 ₩) | 1,000,000 ₩ | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨6,000 (72,444 ₩) | 900,000 ₩ | - 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨1,229 (14,835 ₩) | 150,000 ₩ | - 90% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨845 (10,205 ₩) | 49,300 ₩ | - 79% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨31,186 (376,538 ₩) | 185,000 ₩ | + 104% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨13,457 (162,477 ₩) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨246 (2,970 ₩) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨100 (1,207 ₩) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 51% | |||
| Clothes in Bhilai (India) is 51% cheaper than in Pyongyang (North Korea) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨1,376 (16,613 ₩) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨1,505 (18,176 ₩) | 73,087 ₩ | - 75% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨2,786 (33,632 ₩) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨1,872 (22,597 ₩) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 59% | |||
| Transportation in Bhilai (India) is 59% cheaper than in Pyongyang (North Korea) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 51,586,500 ₩ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨71 (860 ₩) | 799 ₩ | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨500 (6,037 ₩) | 72,639 ₩ | - 92% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Bhilai (India) is 68% cheaper than in Pyongyang (North Korea) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨312 (3,765 ₩) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨250 (3,019 ₩) | 78,976 ₩ | - 96% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨300 (3,622 ₩) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨225 (2,717 ₩) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨156 (1,883 ₩) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨84 (1,010 ₩) | 8,967 ₩ | - 89% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨43 (515 ₩) | 6,095 ₩ | - 92% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Bhilai (India) is 59% cheaper than in Pyongyang (North Korea) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨662 (7,995 ₩) | 100,000 ₩ | - 92% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨303 (3,654 ₩) | 76,555 ₩ | - 95% | |
| 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 | ₨1,157 (13,975 ₩) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨300 (3,622 ₩) | 67,999 ₩ | - 95% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨200 (2,415 ₩) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨395 (4,768 ₩) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨32,500 (392,407 ₩) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 786 ₩ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨794 (9,590 ₩) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨180 (2,179 ₩) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 76% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 126 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 14, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 12,000,000 ₩ in Pyongyang you would need to make just about 2,938,691 ₩ (₨243,389) in Bhilai.
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