- Cost of Living
- North Korea
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in North Korea compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in North Korea is 47% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | ₨395 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | ₨262 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,000 ₩ (₨631) | ₨143 | + 343% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,850 ₩ (₨225) | ₨51 | + 337% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,875 ₩ (₨227) | ₨71 | + 218% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 543 ₩ (₨43) | ₨38 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ₨200 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | ₨139 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | ₨25 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ₨122 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨832 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | ₨82 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | ₨33 | - | |
| Housing | + 433% | |||
| Housing in North Korea is 433% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 5,875,860 ₩ (₨463,452) | ₨30,521 | + 1418% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 600,000 ₩ (₨47,324) | ₨20,593 | + 130% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 120,000 ₩ (₨9,465) | ₨4,569 | + 107% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,000,000 ₩ (₨78,874) | ₨24,265 | + 225% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 597,224 ₩ (₨47,105) | ₨14,735 | + 220% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 150,000 ₩ (₨11,831) | ₨3,625 | + 226% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 59,000 ₩ (₨4,654) | ₨803 | + 479% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 185,000 ₩ (₨14,592) | ₨33,889 | - 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 60,000 ₩ (₨4,732) | ₨10,502 | - 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨395 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨582 | - | |
| Clothes | + 77% | |||
| Clothes in North Korea is 77% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨2,439 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 90,076 ₩ (₨7,105) | ₨2,720 | + 161% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,499 ₩ (₨828) | ₨3,791 | - 78% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨2,948 | - | |
| Transportation | + 132% | |||
| Transportation in North Korea is 132% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 52,500,000 ₩ (₨4,140,882) | ₨879,468 | + 371% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | ₨78 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 37,333 ₩ (₨2,945) | ₨1,373 | + 114% | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in North Korea is in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨128 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨275 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,366 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨252 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨177 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨227 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ₨131 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨71 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨275 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 97% | |||
| Entertainment in North Korea is 97% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 100,000 ₩ (₨7,887) | ₨1,200 | + 557% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨475 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,906 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨1,982 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 67,999 ₩ (₨5,363) | ₨593 | + 804% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨227 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨206 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨38,184 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨64 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨1,874 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨257 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 169% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 31,338 prices entered by 4,437 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in North Korea is 169% more expensive than in India
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