Cost of living in North Korea compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in North Korea is 34% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| North Korea | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,400 ₩ (2,793 ₦) | 2,597 ₦ | + 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,500 ₩ (2,327 ₦) | 3,245 ₦ | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,700 ₩ (1,396 ₦) | 1,758 ₦ | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,350 ₩ (698 ₦) | 1,508 ₦ | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9,000 ₩ (4,655 ₦) | 1,104 ₦ | + 322% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,700 ₩ (1,396 ₦) | 1,146 ₦ | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,600 ₩ (1,862 ₦) | 1,311 ₦ | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,700 ₩ (1,396 ₦) | 1,908 ₦ | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4,394 ₩ (2,273 ₦) | 1,283 ₦ | + 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,600 ₩ (1,862 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 265% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11,700 ₩ (6,051 ₦) | 3,826 ₦ | + 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,700 ₩ (1,396 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,800 ₩ (931 ₦) | 642 ₦ | + 45% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in North Korea is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| North Korea | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | 1,041,510 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | 426,501 ₦ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 50,320 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,000,000 ₩ (517,206 ₦) | 441,651 ₦ | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 237,787 ₦ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 88,435 ₦ | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | 18,513 ₦ | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | 121,559 ₦ | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 56,399 ₦ | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 6,433 ₦ | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 1,500 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in North Korea is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| North Korea | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 8,462 ₦ | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 12,300 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 28,695 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 29,497 ₦ | - | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in North Korea is 7% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| North Korea | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 8,000,000 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,000 ₩ (517 ₦) | 310 ₦ | + 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 22,353 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in North Korea is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| North Korea | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 383 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 1,629 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 19,489 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 2,247 ₦ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 835 ₦ | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 1,660 ₦ | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 651 ₦ | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 663 ₦ | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 1,692 ₦ | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in North Korea is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| North Korea | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 8,546 ₦ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 6,169 ₦ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 8,826 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 17,024 ₦ | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 3,233 ₦ | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 1,074 ₦ | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 500 ₦ | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 137,406 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 24 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 20,543 ₦ | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | 519 ₦ | - | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 342 prices entered by 49 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
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Cost of living in North Korea is 13% more expensive than in Nigeria
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