Cost of living in Spain compared to North Korea
Currency:
Food | - 7% | |||
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Food in Spain is 7% cheaper than in North Korea | ||||
Spain | North Korea | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (16,726 ₩) | 5,400 ₩ | + 210% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (8,953 ₩) | 4,500 ₩ | + 99% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.83 (3,728 ₩) | 2,700 ₩ | + 38% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.05 (1,026 ₩) | 1,350 ₩ | - 24% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.02 (2,938 ₩) | 9,000 ₩ | - 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.24 (2,175 ₩) | 2,700 ₩ | - 19% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (6,848 ₩) | 3,600 ₩ | + 90% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.06 (2,005 ₩) | 2,700 ₩ | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.41 (1,368 ₩) | 4,394 ₩ | - 69% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.12 (1,094 ₩) | 3,600 ₩ | - 70% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (6,669 ₩) | 11,700 ₩ | - 43% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.04 (1,985 ₩) | 2,700 ₩ | - 26% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.10 (1,066 ₩) | 1,800 ₩ | - 41% | |
Housing | - 2% | |||
Housing in Spain is about the same as in North Korea | ||||
Spain | North Korea | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,409 (1,371,167 ₩) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €967 (940,892 ₩) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €118 (114,478 ₩) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €914 (889,650 ₩) | 1,000,000 ₩ | - 11% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €672 (653,465 ₩) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €81 (78,817 ₩) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (27,236 ₩) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | €324 (314,876 ₩) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €104 (101,039 ₩) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (7,050 ₩) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (11,000 ₩) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Spain is about the same as in North Korea | ||||
Spain | North Korea | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €75 (72,592 ₩) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (30,080 ₩) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 (80,281 ₩) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €88 (85,365 ₩) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 10% | |||
Transportation in Spain is 10% more expensive than in North Korea | ||||
Spain | North Korea | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,034 (27,272,544 ₩) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.60 (1,555 ₩) | 1,000 ₩ | + 56% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €31 (30,166 ₩) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Spain is about the same as in North Korea | ||||
Spain | North Korea | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (7,419 ₩) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (6,598 ₩) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €62 (60,378 ₩) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.01 (3,905 ₩) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.85 (2,768 ₩) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.12 (3,037 ₩) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.08 (2,027 ₩) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.95 (1,894 ₩) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (17,204 ₩) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Spain is about the same as in North Korea | ||||
Spain | North Korea | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (33,617 ₩) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | €16 (16,040 ₩) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €53 (51,292 ₩) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (48,216 ₩) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (10,227 ₩) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.76 (2,688 ₩) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.49 (4,371 ₩) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €516 (502,291 ₩) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 (183 ₩) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 (48,399 ₩) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.27 (5,127 ₩) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 2% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 8,540 prices entered by 1,054 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 26, 2024.
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Cost of living in Spain is about the same as in North Korea
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