Cost of living comparison
If you lived in Tennessee instead of North Korea, you would:
pay (unknown) more for restaurants
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North Korea
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Tennessee
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | ?? |
$16.27
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
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?? |
$10.12
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| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | ?? |
$2.23
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| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | ?? |
$1.92
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pay (unknown) more for groceries
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North Korea
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Tennessee
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|---|---|---|---|
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Bread
1 loaf
|
?? |
$2.89
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| Local cheese (8 oz) | ?? |
$5.74
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| Milk (1 gallon) | ?? |
$3.62
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Eggs
1 dozen
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?? |
$3.22
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| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | ?? |
$5.18
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| Apples (1 lb) | ?? |
$2.34
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| Bananas (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.70
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| Oranges (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.97
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| Tomatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$2.03
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| Potatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.43
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| Onions (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.49
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pay (unknown) more for transportation
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North Korea
|
Tennessee
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | ?? |
$3.08
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| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$41.75
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| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? |
$29,561.78
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| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | ?? |
$17.95
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pay (unknown) more for housing
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North Korea
|
Tennessee
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|---|---|---|---|
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Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
?? |
$65.56
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| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | ?? |
$1,372.28
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| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | ?? |
$1,228.51
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Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
?? |
$155.59
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pay (unknown) more for childcare
|
North Korea
|
Tennessee
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | ?? |
$1,018.96
|
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| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
$22,919.78
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pay (unknown) more for entertainment and sports
|
North Korea
|
Tennessee
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | ?? |
$5.22
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| Cappuccino in mid-range area | ?? |
$4.66
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Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
?? |
$7.11
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| Monthly membership at local gym | ?? |
$31.72
|
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| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | ?? |
$13.07
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pay (unknown) more for clothing
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North Korea
|
Tennessee
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|---|---|---|---|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
?? |
$46.82
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Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
?? |
$36.67
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
?? |
$86.23
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| Men's business shoes (leather) | ?? |
$116.42
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