Cost of living comparison
North Korea is 20.6% cheaper than British Virgin Islands overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 9.7% less in North Korea
- Groceries
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pay 59.4% less in North Korea
- Housing
-
pay 93.4% less in North Korea
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 80.3% more in North Korea
Expenses including housing, groceries, and restaurants are lower in North Korea. Notably, entertainment and sports is significantly more expensive in North Korea.
If you lived in North Korea instead of British Virgin Islands, you would:
pay 9.7% less for restaurants
|
British Virgin Islands
|
North Korea
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$24.49
|
?? | |
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$13.25
|
?? | |
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.97
|
$2.14
KPW1,929
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.50
|
$1.07
KPW965
|
|
pay 59.4% less for groceries
|
British Virgin Islands
|
North Korea
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$4.96
|
$2.20
KPW1,983
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$7.75
|
?? | |
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$9.43
|
$3.40
KPW3,058
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$6.10
|
$2.52
KPW2,267
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.21
|
?? | |
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.56
|
?? | |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.59
|
?? | |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.91
|
?? | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$3.22
|
?? | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$2.39
|
?? | |
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.95
|
?? | |
pay (unknown) more for transportation
|
British Virgin Islands
|
North Korea
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.64
|
?? | |
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? | ?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? | ?? | |
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | ?? | ?? |
pay 93.4% less for housing
|
British Virgin Islands
|
North Korea
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$120.00
|
?? | |
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,458.33
|
$85.74
KPW77,167
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,183.33
|
$85.74
KPW77,167
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$110.12
|
?? | |
pay (unknown) more for childcare
|
British Virgin Islands
|
North Korea
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$375.00
|
?? | |
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$10,320.00
|
?? |
pay 80.3% more for entertainment and sports
|
British Virgin Islands
|
North Korea
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$3.75
|
$12.86
KPW11,575
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$6.04
|
$1.07
KPW965
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$5.00
|
?? | |
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$120.00
|
?? | |
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$12.50
|
?? | |
pay (unknown) more for clothing
|
British Virgin Islands
|
North Korea
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$47.50
|
?? | |
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$55.00
|
?? | |
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$155.00
|
?? | |
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$125.00
|
?? |
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