Cost of living in North Korea compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 350% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in North Korea is 350% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | ₨367 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | ₨293 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 25,000 ₩ (₨2,010) | ₨142 | + 1320% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | ₨52 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | ₨73 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10,822 ₩ (₨870) | ₨36 | + 2306% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ₨227 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,000 ₩ (₨804) | ₨139 | + 477% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10,000 ₩ (₨804) | ₨31 | + 2511% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ₨132 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨772 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | ₨86 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10,000 ₩ (₨804) | ₨36 | + 2140% | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in North Korea is about the same as in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | ₨33,314 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | ₨19,892 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨4,541 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ₨19,031 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨12,492 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ₨3,341 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | ₨676 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ₨29,555 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨10,444 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨411 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨211 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in North Korea is about the same as in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨2,314 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨2,579 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨3,601 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨2,719 | - | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| Transportation in North Korea is about the same as in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨918,724 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,000 ₩ (₨80) | ₨80 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,156 | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in North Korea is about the same as in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨100 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨212 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨624 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨316 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨161 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨254 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ₨140 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨68 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨239 | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in North Korea is about the same as in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ₨1,195 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨471 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,633 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨1,629 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨568 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨193 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨190 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨36,202 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨5.27 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨1,591 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨271 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 149% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 11,399 prices entered by 2,125 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in North Korea is 149% more expensive than in India
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