Cost of Living in North Korea
Anak
Anbyŏn-ŭp
Anju
Aoji-ri
Ayang-ni
Chaeryŏng-ni
Chaeryŏng-ŭp
Changam-ch’on
Changyŏn
Chongjin
Chŏngju
Chunggang
Chunghwa
Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp
Ch’ŏsal-li
Haeju
Hamhŭng
Hoeryŏng
Hoeyang
Hongwŏn
Hŭkkyo-ri
Hŭngnam
Hwadae
Hwangju-ŭp
Hwasŏng
Hyesan
Hyesan-dong
Iwŏn-ŭp
Kaech’ŏn
Kaesŏng
Kangdong-ŭp
Kanggye
Kangnyŏng
Kangsŏn
Kapsan-ŭp
Kilju
Kop’ung
Kosan
Kowŏn-ŭp
Kujang-ŭp
Kusŏng-si
Kwail-ŭp
Kyŏngsŏng
Manp’o
Man’gyŏngdae-ri
Musan-ŭp
Myŏngch’ŏn
Myŏnggan-dong
Namp’o
Namyang
Namyang-nodongjagu
Ongjin
Onsŏng
Ŏrang
Paech’ŏn-ŭp
Paek'ak
Pongch’ŏn-ŭp
Puryŏng-ŭp
Pyongyang
P’yŏngsŏng
Rajin
Ranam
Sakchu-ŭp
Samch’ŏn
Samho-rodongjagu
Samjiyŏn-ŭp
Sariwŏn-si
Sijung
Sil-li
Sinanju
Sinch’ŏn-ŭp
Sinmak
Sinp’o
Sinŭiju
Sinwŏn-ŭp
Sŏnbong
Songhwa
Songnim-ni
Songwŏn
Songwŏn-ŭp
Sunan
Sunch’ŏn
Sŭngho 1-tong
Tŏkch’ŏn
T’aet’an-ŭp
T’ongch’ŏn-ŭp
Uiju
Ŭllyul
Ŭnch’ŏn-ŭp
Ŭndŏk
Unggi
Wŏnsan
Yŏch’im-dong
Yŏnan-ŭp
Yŏnggwang-ŭp
Yŏnsa-ŭp
Yuktae-dong
Family of 4 Monthly Cost
KPW 1,667
135.1% of US
Single Person Monthly Cost
KPW 924
120.6% of US
house Housing
Rent
| Item | Avg Price | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 1BR Apartment City Centre | KPW 1,341.16 | KPW 1,242.67 - 1,570.50 |
| 1BR Apartment Outside Centre | KPW 897.02 | KPW 824.56 - 998.00 |
| 3BR Apartment City Centre | KPW 2,508.61 | KPW 2,294.28 - 2,867.20 |
| 3BR Apartment Outside Centre | KPW 1,609.17 | KPW 1,487.04 - 1,873.80 |
Purchase
| Item | Avg Price | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Price per Square Meter City Centre | KPW 5,396.93 | KPW 4,936.21 - 5,994.02 |
| Price per Square Meter Outside Centre | KPW 3,140.58 | KPW 2,864.61 - 3,430.00 |
food Food
Restaurant
| Item | Avg Price | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Cappuccino | KPW 4.31 | KPW 4.05 - 4.58 |
| Fast Food Combo Meal | KPW 8.61 | KPW 8.13 - 9.14 |
| Inexpensive Restaurant Meal | KPW 14.40 | KPW 13.55 - 15.71 |
| Mid-Range Restaurant for Two | KPW 57.82 | KPW 54.42 - 61.47 |
Grocery
| Item | Avg Price | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Apples 1kg | KPW 3.85 | KPW 3.65 - 4.10 |
| Bananas 1kg | KPW 1.44 | KPW 1.36 - 1.53 |
| Beef 1kg | KPW 19.15 | KPW 18.08 - 20.94 |
| Bread 500g | KPW 2.41 | KPW 2.26 - 2.62 |
| Chicken 1kg | KPW 9.61 | KPW 9.01 - 10.34 |
| Eggs 12 pieces | KPW 3.35 | KPW 3.16 - 3.60 |
| Milk 1L | KPW 1.06 | KPW 1.00 - 1.12 |
| Rice 1kg | KPW 3.36 | KPW 3.17 - 3.58 |
| Water 1.5L | KPW 1.45 | KPW 1.37 - 1.53 |
bus Transport
Public Transport
| Item | Avg Price | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Transit Pass | KPW 56.64 | KPW 53.53 - 60.32 |
| One Way Ticket | KPW 2.37 | KPW 2.22 - 2.62 |
Taxi
| Item | Avg Price | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Taxi Per Kilometer | KPW 1.70 | KPW 1.60 - 1.85 |
| Taxi Start | KPW 2.85 | KPW 2.68 - 3.14 |
Car
| Item | Avg Price | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline 1L | KPW 1.04 | KPW 0.97 - 1.12 |
bulb Utilities
Basic Utilities
| Item | Avg Price | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Utilities 85m² | KPW 177.59 | KPW 168.92 - 187.38 |
globe Internet
Broadband
| Item | Avg Price | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Internet 60 Mbps | KPW 54.29 | KPW 51.41 - 57.19 |
Mobile
| Item | Avg Price | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Phone Plan | KPW 49.48 | KPW 46.84 - 51.76 |
hospital Healthcare
Medical
| Item | Avg Price | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor Visit | KPW 115.07 | KPW 108.18 - 122.85 |
Insurance
| Item | Avg Price | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance Monthly | KPW 384.06 | KPW 363.76 - 412.80 |
🎓 Education
Preschool
| Item | Avg Price | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten Monthly Fee | KPW 1,162.22 | KPW 1,111.39 - 1,260.00 |
School
| Item | Avg Price | Range |
|---|---|---|
| International School Annual Fee | KPW 24,411.97 | KPW 23,027.18 - 25,925.00 |
🎬 Entertainment
Fitness
| Item | Avg Price | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness Club Monthly | KPW 48.17 | KPW 45.28 - 51.22 |
Cinema
| Item | Avg Price | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Cinema Ticket | KPW 13.48 | KPW 12.66 - 14.36 |
Sports
| Item | Avg Price | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Tennis Court 1 Hour | KPW 24.00 | KPW 22.76 - 25.46 |
Recent Data Updates
| City | Category | Item | Price | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anak | Housing | 1BR Apartment City Centre | KPW 1,345.78 /month | 2026-07-28 |
| Anbyŏn-ŭp | Housing | 1BR Apartment City Centre | KPW 1,283.58 /month | 2026-07-28 |
| Anju | Housing | 1BR Apartment City Centre | KPW 1,288.03 /month | 2026-07-28 |
| Aoji-ri | Housing | 1BR Apartment City Centre | KPW 1,351.01 /month | 2026-07-28 |
| Ayang-ni | Housing | 1BR Apartment City Centre | KPW 1,336.79 /month | 2026-07-28 |
| Chaeryŏng-ni | Housing | 1BR Apartment City Centre | KPW 1,331.74 /month | 2026-07-28 |
| Chaeryŏng-ŭp | Housing | 1BR Apartment City Centre | KPW 1,307.74 /month | 2026-07-28 |
| Changam-ch’on | Housing | 1BR Apartment City Centre | KPW 1,358.18 /month | 2026-07-28 |
| Changyŏn | Housing | 1BR Apartment City Centre | KPW 1,290.55 /month | 2026-07-28 |
| Chongjin | Housing | 1BR Apartment City Centre | KPW 1,371.78 /month | 2026-07-28 |
| Chŏngju | Housing | 1BR Apartment City Centre | KPW 1,283.95 /month | 2026-07-28 |
| Chunggang | Housing | 1BR Apartment City Centre | KPW 1,276.25 /month | 2026-07-28 |
| Chunghwa | Housing | 1BR Apartment City Centre | KPW 1,275.76 /month | 2026-07-28 |
| Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp | Housing | 1BR Apartment City Centre | KPW 1,373.80 /month | 2026-07-28 |
| Ch’ŏsal-li | Housing | 1BR Apartment City Centre | KPW 1,287.91 /month | 2026-07-28 |
| Haeju | Housing | 1BR Apartment City Centre | KPW 1,444.50 /month | 2026-07-28 |
| Hamhŭng | Housing | 1BR Apartment City Centre | KPW 1,428.44 /month | 2026-07-28 |
| Hoeryŏng | Housing | 1BR Apartment City Centre | KPW 1,280.13 /month | 2026-07-28 |
| Hoeyang | Housing | 1BR Apartment City Centre | KPW 1,270.12 /month | 2026-07-28 |
| Hongwŏn | Housing | 1BR Apartment City Centre | KPW 1,302.75 /month | 2026-07-28 |