Cost of living comparison
Russia is 18.5% more expensive than North Korea overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 63.4% less in Russia
- Groceries
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pay 46.7% less in Russia
- Housing
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pay 3.0 times more in Russia
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 16.5% less in Russia
Expenses including restaurants, groceries, and entertainment and sports are lower in Russia. Notably, housing is significantly more expensive in Russia.
If you lived in Russia instead of North Korea, you would:
pay 63.4% less for restaurants
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North Korea
|
Russia
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | ?? |
$6.51
RUB534.94
|
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
?? |
$4.14
RUB340.46
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.14
KPW1,929
|
$0.80
RUB65.56
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.07
KPW965
|
$0.38
RUB31.59
|
|
pay 46.7% less for groceries
|
North Korea
|
Russia
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.20
KPW1,983
|
$0.47
RUB38.51
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) | ?? |
$3.72
RUB305.31
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$3.40
KPW3,058
|
$3.07
RUB252.47
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$2.52
KPW2,267
|
$1.21
RUB99.51
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.66
RUB136.09
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.54
RUB44.51
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.55
RUB45.30
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.71
RUB58.64
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.89
RUB72.82
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.22
RUB17.78
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.21
RUB17.12
|
|
pay (unknown) more for transportation
|
North Korea
|
Russia
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | ?? |
$2.12
RUB174.09
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$17.67
RUB1,451.72
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? |
$26,642.44
RUB2,189,323.56
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | ?? |
$4.15
RUB341.04
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pay 3.0 times more for housing
|
North Korea
|
Russia
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
?? |
$5.97
RUB490.94
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$85.74
KPW77,167
|
$304.49
RUB25,021.53
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$85.74
KPW77,167
|
$210.86
RUB17,326.91
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
?? |
$64.94
RUB5,336.28
|
|
pay (unknown) more for childcare
|
North Korea
|
Russia
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | ?? |
$190.09
RUB15,620.72
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
$5,074.52
RUB416,995.13
|
pay 16.5% less for entertainment and sports
|
North Korea
|
Russia
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$12.86
KPW11,575
|
$1.42
RUB116.91
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$1.07
KPW965
|
$1.67
RUB137.29
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
?? |
$2.10
RUB172.38
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym | ?? |
$28.15
RUB2,313.57
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | ?? |
$3.97
RUB326.50
|
|
pay (unknown) more for clothing
|
North Korea
|
Russia
|
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|---|---|---|---|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
?? |
$51.85
RUB4,260.61
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
?? |
$33.92
RUB2,787.47
|
|
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
?? |
$76.53
RUB6,288.54
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) | ?? |
$75.61
RUB6,213.33
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