Cost of Living in North Korea
Summary of cost of living in North Korea:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $2,492.0 (€2,146.6), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $665.4 (€573.2), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in North Korea is, on average, 40.0% lower than in United States.
- Rent in North Korea is, on average, 75.8% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | €2.50 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | €20.21 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | €17.10 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | €12.00 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | €3.00 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | €1.00 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | €1.95 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | €1.11 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | €0.81 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | €2.00 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | €0.64 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | €2.63 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | €2.04 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | €1.59 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | €2.27 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | €2.49 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | €2.04 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | €0.91 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | €0.91 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | €1.81 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | €1.81 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | €2.00 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | €0.40 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | €7.00 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | €1.00 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | €2.00 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | €4.00 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | €0.90 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | €35.00 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | €1.35 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | €3.22 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | €36.00 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | €0.65 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | €20,000.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | €25,000.00 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | €30.00 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | €10.00 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | €40.00 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | €52.50 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | €13.00 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | €7.00 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | €95.00 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | €1,885.00 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | €20.00 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | €25.00 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | €55.00 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | €75.00 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | €85.33 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | €93.33 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | €1,269.00 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | €186.67 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | €140.00 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | €115.00 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | €207.92 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 7.11 | |
Prices in North Korea
This country had 19 entries in the past 12 months by 6 different contributors.
Last update: 29 April 2026
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Last update: 29 April 2026
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
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 DeutschLebenshaltungskosten in Nordkorea
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 PortuguêsCusto de Vida na Coréia do Norte
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 ItalianoCosto della vita in Corea del Nord
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 FrançaisCoût de la vie en Corée du Nord
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 EspañolCoste de vida en Corea del Norte
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