Cost of Living Guide
Complete pricing for housing, food, transportation, and everyday expenses in North Korea
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Economic & Living Costs in North Korea
Food & Dining Costs
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
2.5-4.29 KPW
Avg: 3.4 KPW
Meal for 2, Mid-range Restaurant (3-course)
20.2-42.94 KPW
Avg: 31.57 KPW
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)
15.22-18.99 KPW
Avg: 17.1 KPW
Domestic Beer (0.5L draught)
6-12.31 KPW
Avg: 9.16 KPW
Housing & Real Estate Costs
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre
80-96 KPW
Avg: 88 KPW
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside Centre
80-120 KPW
Avg: 100 KPW
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre
538-2000 KPW
Avg: 1269 KPW
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside Centre
120-320 KPW
Avg: 220 KPW
Transportation Costs
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)
N/A
Avg: N/A
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
N/A
Avg: N/A
Monthly Transport Pass
N/A
Avg: N/A
Gasoline (1L)
N/A
Avg: N/A
Utilities & Communications Costs
Utilities for 85m² Apartment
N/A
Avg: N/A
Internet (60 Mbps+, Unlimited)
N/A
Avg: N/A
Mobile Plan (10GB+ Data)
N/A
Avg: N/A
Grocery Costs
Milk (1L)
0.74-0.85 KPW
Avg: 0.79 KPW
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)
1.4-2.69 KPW
Avg: 2.04 KPW
Eggs (12)
1.22-2.82 KPW
Avg: 2.02 KPW
Local Cheese (1kg)
N/A
Avg: N/A
Entertainment & Sports Costs
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee
38-67 KPW
Avg: 52.5 KPW
Tennis Court (1 hour, weekend)
N/A
Avg: N/A
Cinema Ticket
N/A
Avg: N/A
Preschool / Kindergarten (monthly, private)
N/A
Avg: N/A
Last updated: 2026-04-03
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