Cost of living in North Korea compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 406% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in North Korea is 406% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 23,798 ₩ (₨1,901) | ₨391 | + 386% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | ₨280 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 25,000 ₩ (₨1,997) | ₨141 | + 1320% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | ₨53 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | ₨72 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ₨37 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ₨215 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,000 ₩ (₨799) | ₨141 | + 467% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10,000 ₩ (₨799) | ₨28 | + 2739% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ₨127 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨825 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | ₨84 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10,000 ₩ (₨799) | ₨35 | + 2163% | |
| Housing | + 371% | |||
| Housing in North Korea is 371% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,875,860 ₩ (₨469,334) | ₨31,319 | + 1399% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 600,000 ₩ (₨47,925) | ₨20,070 | + 139% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 120,000 ₩ (₨9,585) | ₨4,179 | + 129% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,000,000 ₩ (₨79,875) | ₨23,911 | + 234% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨13,849 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 150,000 ₩ (₨11,981) | ₨3,140 | + 282% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 59,000 ₩ (₨4,713) | ₨741 | + 536% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 185,000 ₩ (₨14,777) | ₨30,622 | - 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 60,000 ₩ (₨4,793) | ₨10,743 | - 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨375 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨325 | - | |
| Clothes | + 88% | |||
| Clothes in North Korea is 88% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨2,357 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 90,076 ₩ (₨7,195) | ₨2,587 | + 178% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,499 ₩ (₨839) | ₨3,785 | - 78% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨2,802 | - | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in North Korea is about the same as in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨933,670 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,000 ₩ (₨80) | ₨76 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,212 | - | |
| 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) | - | ₨108 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨209 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨987 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨248 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨172 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨234 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ₨151 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨67 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨243 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 68% | |||
| Entertainment in North Korea is 68% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 100,000 ₩ (₨7,988) | ₨1,193 | + 569% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨468 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,731 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨1,919 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨686 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨220 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨226 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨33,881 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨3.76 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨1,977 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨245 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 191% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 18,512 prices entered by 2,290 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 22, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in North Korea is 191% more expensive than in India
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