Cost of living in Juan Dolio, Dominican Republic vs Pyongyang, North Korea
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| Food | - 74% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Juan Dolio (Dominican Republic) is 74% cheaper than in Pyongyang (North Korea) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 571 (9,021 ₩) | 12,563 ₩ | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RD$ 293 (4,626 ₩) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 88 (1,394 ₩) | 13,667 ₩ | - 90% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 55 (869 ₩) | 3,926 ₩ | - 78% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 72 (1,138 ₩) | 2,893 ₩ | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 88 (1,394 ₩) | 10,822 ₩ | - 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 220 (3,484 ₩) | 6,000 ₩ | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 50 (790 ₩) | 10,000 ₩ | - 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 66 (1,045 ₩) | 2,922 ₩ | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 86 (1,364 ₩) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RD$ 60 (948 ₩) | 1,000 ₩ | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 50 (790 ₩) | 10,000 ₩ | - 92% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Juan Dolio (Dominican Republic) is 67% cheaper than in Pyongyang (North Korea) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RD$ 32,386 (511,816 ₩) | 4,213,490 ₩ | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RD$ 9,073 (143,384 ₩) | 2,800,000 ₩ | - 95% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 2,502 (39,543 ₩) | 120,000 ₩ | - 67% | |
| 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) | RD$ 1,176 (18,578 ₩) | 49,300 ₩ | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | 185,000 ₩ | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 5,000 (79,017 ₩) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 450 (7,112 ₩) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Juan Dolio (Dominican Republic) is about the same as in Pyongyang (North Korea) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 1,000 (15,803 ₩) | - | - | |
| 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) | - | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Juan Dolio (Dominican Republic) is 51% 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 | RD$ 51 (806 ₩) | 799 ₩ | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 1,000 (15,803 ₩) | 72,639 ₩ | - 78% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Juan Dolio (Dominican Republic) is 37% cheaper than in Pyongyang (North Korea) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 78,976 ₩ | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 80 (1,264 ₩) | 8,967 ₩ | - 86% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 6,095 ₩ | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 150 (2,371 ₩) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Juan Dolio (Dominican Republic) is 47% cheaper than in Pyongyang (North Korea) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 1,300 (20,545 ₩) | 100,000 ₩ | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 500 (7,902 ₩) | 76,555 ₩ | - 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 4,000 (63,214 ₩) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 2,500 (39,509 ₩) | - | - | |
| 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) | - | 786 ₩ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 62% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 88 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 12, 2021.
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Cost of living in Juan Dolio (Dominican Republic) is 62% cheaper than in Pyongyang (North Korea)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 12,100,000 ₩ in Pyongyang you would need to make just about 4,574,634 ₩ (RD$ 289,470) in Juan Dolio.
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