Cost of living comparison
New Jersey is 7.3 times more expensive than North Korea overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 52.3% more in New Jersey
- Groceries
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pay 49.6% more in New Jersey
- Housing
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pay 23.5 times more in New Jersey
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 2.6 times more in New Jersey
The cost of housing, entertainment and sports, restaurants, and groceries in New Jersey are more expensive than in North Korea. Notably, housing and entertainment and sports are significantly more expensive in New Jersey.
If you lived in New Jersey instead of North Korea, you would:
pay 52.3% more for restaurants
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North Korea
|
New Jersey
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | ?? |
$19.00
|
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
?? |
$11.19
|
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| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.14
KPW1,929
|
$2.49
|
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| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.07
KPW965
|
$2.02
|
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pay 49.6% more for groceries
|
North Korea
|
New Jersey
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.20
KPW1,983
|
$3.89
|
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| Local cheese (8 oz) | ?? |
$7.30
|
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| Milk (1 gallon) |
$3.40
KPW3,058
|
$4.36
|
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|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$2.52
KPW2,267
|
$3.63
|
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| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | ?? |
$5.77
|
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| Apples (1 lb) | ?? |
$2.60
|
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| Bananas (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.90
|
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| Oranges (1 lb) | ?? |
$2.10
|
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| Tomatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$2.65
|
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| Potatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.28
|
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| Onions (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.59
|
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pay (unknown) more for transportation
|
North Korea
|
New Jersey
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | ?? |
$3.49
|
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| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$133.88
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? |
$31,750.31
|
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| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | ?? |
$20.65
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pay 23.5 times more for housing
|
North Korea
|
New Jersey
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
?? |
$58.37
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$85.74
KPW77,167
|
$2,167.23
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$85.74
KPW77,167
|
$1,865.29
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
?? |
$112.29
|
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pay (unknown) more for childcare
|
North Korea
|
New Jersey
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | ?? |
$1,618.98
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
$28,166.67
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pay 2.6 times more for entertainment and sports
|
North Korea
|
New Jersey
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$12.86
KPW11,575
|
$6.72
|
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| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$1.07
KPW965
|
$4.97
|
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Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
?? |
$11.57
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym | ?? |
$54.75
|
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| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | ?? |
$15.73
|
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pay (unknown) more for clothing
|
North Korea
|
New Jersey
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
?? |
$53.04
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
?? |
$45.58
|
|
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
?? |
$91.11
|
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| Men's business shoes (leather) | ?? |
$124.03
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