Cost of living in North Korea compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 73% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in North Korea is 73% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| North Korea | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,400 ₩ (Rp 89,181) | Rp 45,378 | + 97% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,500 ₩ (Rp 74,317) | Rp 54,330 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,700 ₩ (Rp 44,590) | Rp 27,591 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,350 ₩ (Rp 22,295) | Rp 19,722 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9,000 ₩ (Rp 148,634) | Rp 26,707 | + 457% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,700 ₩ (Rp 44,590) | Rp 18,501 | + 141% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,600 ₩ (Rp 59,454) | Rp 56,542 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,700 ₩ (Rp 44,590) | Rp 42,973 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4,394 ₩ (Rp 72,567) | Rp 22,558 | + 222% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,600 ₩ (Rp 59,454) | Rp 34,959 | + 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11,700 ₩ (Rp 193,225) | Rp 337,317 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,700 ₩ (Rp 44,590) | Rp 20,426 | + 118% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,800 ₩ (Rp 29,727) | Rp 17,971 | + 65% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in North Korea is 13% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| North Korea | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | Rp 17,746,200 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | Rp 9,563,600 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Rp 496,641 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,000,000 ₩ (Rp 16,514,932) | Rp 7,338,660 | + 125% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Rp 4,109,450 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Rp 1,211,340 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | Rp 400,530 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | Rp 4,056,150 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,358,260 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Rp 43,866 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 71,573 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in North Korea is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| North Korea | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Rp 624,572 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Rp 439,901 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,223,050 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Rp 1,298,040 | - | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in North Korea is 5% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| North Korea | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 535,705,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,000 ₩ (Rp 16,515) | Rp 11,904 | + 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 150,291 | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in North Korea is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| North Korea | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 36,367 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 60,467 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Rp 313,421 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Rp 130,123 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Rp 19,595 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Rp 34,558 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Rp 30,035 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Rp 15,580 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Rp 88,350 | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in North Korea is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| North Korea | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | Rp 216,012 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Rp 104,481 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 2,274,680 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Rp 383,761 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Rp 162,937 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Rp 36,298 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Rp 40,791 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 12,194,000 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 2,029 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Rp 496,553 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Rp 35,528 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 639 prices entered by 97 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in North Korea is 25% more expensive than in Indonesia
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