Cost of living in North Korea compared to Mexico
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| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in North Korea is 12% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| North Korea | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,400 ₩ (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 265 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,500 ₩ (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 147 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,700 ₩ (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 67 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,350 ₩ (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 26 | + 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9,000 ₩ (Mex$ 174) | Mex$ 45 | + 283% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,700 ₩ (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 26 | + 100% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,600 ₩ (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 85 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,700 ₩ (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 48 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4,394 ₩ (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 32 | + 163% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,600 ₩ (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 28 | + 148% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11,700 ₩ (Mex$ 226) | Mex$ 258 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,700 ₩ (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 34 | + 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,800 ₩ (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 24 | + 42% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in North Korea is 8% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| North Korea | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | Mex$ 19,932 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | Mex$ 10,287 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Mex$ 1,049 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,000,000 ₩ (Mex$ 19,292) | Mex$ 12,600 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Mex$ 6,636 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Mex$ 723 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | Mex$ 401 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | Mex$ 6,602 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 2,560 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Mex$ 114 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 127 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in North Korea is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| North Korea | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Mex$ 970 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Mex$ 756 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 1,688 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Mex$ 1,278 | - | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in North Korea is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| North Korea | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Mex$ 385,663 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,000 ₩ (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 23 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Mex$ 574 | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in North Korea is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| North Korea | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 89 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 198 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Mex$ 598 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Mex$ 74 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Mex$ 60 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Mex$ 68 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Mex$ 36 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Mex$ 35 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Mex$ 237 | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in North Korea is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| North Korea | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | Mex$ 357 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Mex$ 156 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 723 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Mex$ 765 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Mex$ 161 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Mex$ 79 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Mex$ 46 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Mex$ 10,723 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 2.24 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Mex$ 859 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Mex$ 78 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 9,736 prices entered by 953 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 09, 2023.
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Cost of living in North Korea is 7% more expensive than in Mexico
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