- Cost of Living
- North Korea
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in North Korea compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in North Korea is 46% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | ₨417 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | ₨267 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,000 ₩ (₨640) | ₨142 | + 351% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,850 ₩ (₨228) | ₨52 | + 342% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,655 ₩ (₨213) | ₨72 | + 196% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 543 ₩ (₨43) | ₨40 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ₨201 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | ₨139 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | ₨25 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ₨121 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨831 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | ₨82 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | ₨33 | - | |
| Housing | + 252% | |||
| Housing in North Korea is 252% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,670,050 ₩ (₨213,698) | ₨31,006 | + 589% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 600,000 ₩ (₨48,021) | ₨21,308 | + 125% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 120,000 ₩ (₨9,604) | ₨4,411 | + 118% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,000,000 ₩ (₨80,035) | ₨25,314 | + 216% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 597,224 ₩ (₨47,799) | ₨15,654 | + 205% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 150,000 ₩ (₨12,005) | ₨3,891 | + 209% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 59,000 ₩ (₨4,722) | ₨844 | + 460% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 185,000 ₩ (₨14,807) | ₨33,586 | - 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 60,000 ₩ (₨4,802) | ₨10,591 | - 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨382 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨545 | - | |
| Clothes | + 83% | |||
| Clothes in North Korea is 83% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨2,401 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 90,076 ₩ (₨7,209) | ₨2,707 | + 166% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,499 ₩ (₨840) | ₨3,722 | - 77% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨2,923 | - | |
| Transportation | + 86% | |||
| Transportation in North Korea is 86% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 32,359,600 ₩ (₨2,589,908) | ₨876,886 | + 195% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 444 ₩ (₨35) | ₨78 | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 37,333 ₩ (₨2,988) | ₨1,320 | + 126% | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in North Korea is in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨136 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨283 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,544 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨255 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨177 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨228 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ₨132 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨70 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨278 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in North Korea is 31% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ₨1,197 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨471 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,987 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨1,797 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 67,999 ₩ (₨5,442) | ₨643 | + 747% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨195 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨206 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨38,465 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨58 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨1,874 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨248 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 105% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 33,627 prices entered by 4,742 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in North Korea is 105% more expensive than in India
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