Cost of living in North Korea compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 107% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in North Korea is 107% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| North Korea | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,400 ₩ (Taka 649) | Taka 324 | + 100% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,500 ₩ (Taka 541) | Taka 492 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,700 ₩ (Taka 325) | Taka 196 | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,350 ₩ (Taka 162) | Taka 92 | + 76% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9,000 ₩ (Taka 1,082) | Taka 132 | + 722% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,700 ₩ (Taka 325) | Taka 78 | + 316% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,600 ₩ (Taka 433) | Taka 608 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,700 ₩ (Taka 325) | Taka 223 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4,394 ₩ (Taka 528) | Taka 33 | + 1514% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,600 ₩ (Taka 433) | Taka 384 | + 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11,700 ₩ (Taka 1,407) | Taka 1,400 | + 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,700 ₩ (Taka 325) | Taka 111 | + 192% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,800 ₩ (Taka 216) | Taka 70 | + 208% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in North Korea is 20% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| North Korea | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | Taka 43,758 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | Taka 25,202 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Taka 3,035 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,000,000 ₩ (Taka 120,243) | Taka 22,952 | + 424% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Taka 18,549 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Taka 7,137 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | Taka 1,213 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | Taka 31,061 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 17,904 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Taka 417 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in North Korea is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| North Korea | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Taka 2,410 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Taka 3,066 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 6,410 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Taka 4,273 | - | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in North Korea is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| North Korea | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 4,000,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,000 ₩ (Taka 120) | Taka 107 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Taka 2,440 | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in North Korea is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| North Korea | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 285 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Taka 513 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Taka 1,500 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Taka 425 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Taka 333 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Taka 376 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Taka 85 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Taka 89 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Taka 445 | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in North Korea is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| North Korea | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | Taka 1,308 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Taka 852 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 1,768 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Taka 2,051 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Taka 999 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Taka 248 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Taka 564 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 2.94 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Taka 2,601 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Taka 291 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 627 prices entered by 253 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 10, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in North Korea is 32% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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