Cost of living in North Korea compared to Mexico
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| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in North Korea is 15% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| North Korea | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,400 ₩ (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 316 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,500 ₩ (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 179 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,700 ₩ (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 71 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,350 ₩ (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 29 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9,000 ₩ (Mex$ 196) | Mex$ 50 | + 295% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,700 ₩ (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 34 | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,600 ₩ (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 90 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,700 ₩ (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 47 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4,394 ₩ (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 35 | + 175% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,600 ₩ (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 30 | + 161% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11,700 ₩ (Mex$ 254) | Mex$ 263 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,700 ₩ (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 39 | + 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,800 ₩ (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 27 | + 44% | |
| Housing | + 6% | |||
| Housing in North Korea is 6% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| North Korea | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | Mex$ 23,726 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | Mex$ 12,972 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Mex$ 1,287 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,000,000 ₩ (Mex$ 21,748) | Mex$ 15,346 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Mex$ 7,814 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Mex$ 754 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | Mex$ 424 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | Mex$ 5,926 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 2,281 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Mex$ 153 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 139 | - | |
| 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$ 980 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Mex$ 782 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 1,697 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Mex$ 1,414 | - | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| 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$ 384,726 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,000 ₩ (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 24 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Mex$ 642 | - | |
| 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$ 107 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 284 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Mex$ 670 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Mex$ 94 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Mex$ 68 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Mex$ 81 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Mex$ 43 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Mex$ 44 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Mex$ 291 | - | |
| 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$ 381 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Mex$ 176 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 911 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Mex$ 862 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Mex$ 180 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Mex$ 100 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Mex$ 58 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Mex$ 11,177 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 2.42 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Mex$ 899 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Mex$ 82 | - | |
| 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 6,504 prices entered by 637 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 13, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in North Korea is 7% more expensive than in Mexico
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