Cost of living in North Korea compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 240% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in North Korea is 240% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | Taka 230 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | Taka 376 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | Taka 184 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | Taka 76 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | Taka 105 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10,822 ₩ (Taka 1,019) | Taka 54 | + 1798% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Taka 526 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,000 ₩ (Taka 942) | Taka 159 | + 491% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10,000 ₩ (Taka 942) | Taka 28 | + 3246% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Taka 442 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Taka 1,498 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | Taka 102 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10,000 ₩ (Taka 942) | Taka 45 | + 1992% | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in North Korea is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | Taka 64,159 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | Taka 34,477 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Taka 4,050 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Taka 39,073 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Taka 22,885 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Taka 4,140 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | Taka 1,099 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | Taka 37,254 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 15,000 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Taka 411 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Taka 621 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in North Korea is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Taka 1,987 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Taka 2,314 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 4,295 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Taka 4,454 | - | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| Transportation in North Korea is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 3,080,790 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,000 ₩ (Taka 94) | Taka 94 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Taka 2,108 | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in North Korea is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 129 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Taka 491 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Taka 1,039 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Taka 405 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Taka 230 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Taka 411 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Taka 82 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Taka 100 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Taka 240 | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in North Korea is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | Taka 1,281 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Taka 958 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,373 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Taka 2,103 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Taka 1,179 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Taka 284 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Taka 638 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Taka 1,420 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Taka 259 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 109% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 992 prices entered by 249 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in North Korea is 109% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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