Cost of living in Kowloon (Hong Kong) is about the same as in Pyongyang (North Korea)

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warning 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 March 27, 2024. Exchange rate: 115.068 KPW / HKD *
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 10,400,000 ₩ in Pyongyang you would need to make just about 10,223,890 ₩ (HK$88,851) in Kowloon.

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