Cost of living in North Korea compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in North Korea is 67% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| North Korea | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,400 ₩ (R$ 30) | R$ 36 | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,500 ₩ (R$ 25) | R$ 35 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,700 ₩ (R$ 15) | R$ 11 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,350 ₩ (R$ 7) | R$ 5.47 | + 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9,000 ₩ (R$ 49) | R$ 13 | + 286% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,700 ₩ (R$ 15) | R$ 8 | + 90% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,600 ₩ (R$ 20) | R$ 26 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,700 ₩ (R$ 15) | R$ 10 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4,394 ₩ (R$ 24) | R$ 5.77 | + 317% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,600 ₩ (R$ 20) | R$ 5.92 | + 233% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11,700 ₩ (R$ 64) | R$ 44 | + 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,700 ₩ (R$ 15) | R$ 9 | + 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,800 ₩ (R$ 10) | R$ 4.96 | + 99% | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in North Korea is 11% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| North Korea | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | R$ 3,756 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | R$ 2,483 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | R$ 622 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,000,000 ₩ (R$ 5,483) | R$ 2,713 | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | R$ 1,683 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | R$ 617 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | R$ 91 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | R$ 1,939 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 659 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | R$ 30 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 21 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in North Korea is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| North Korea | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | R$ 258 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | R$ 252 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 405 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | R$ 314 | - | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| Transportation in North Korea is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| North Korea | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 117,955 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,000 ₩ (R$ 5.48) | R$ 5.48 | + 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 233 | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in North Korea is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| North Korea | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 22 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 44 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | R$ 259 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | R$ 23 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | R$ 13 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | R$ 19 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | R$ 7 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | R$ 5.33 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | R$ 55 | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in North Korea is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| North Korea | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | R$ 111 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | R$ 64 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 239 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | R$ 199 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | R$ 29 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | R$ 13 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | R$ 11 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 4,422 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.26 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | R$ 132 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | R$ 11 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,929 prices entered by 1,748 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2023.
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Cost of living in North Korea is 23% more expensive than in Brazil
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