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Cost of Living Comparison Between Pyongyang and Kaesong Cost of Living Comparison Between Pyongyang and Kaesong

Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Pyongyang
Kaesong
Difference
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$22.89 $22.89
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Cappuccino
$1.15 $1.15
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Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.25 $2.25
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Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.13 $1.13
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Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$14.13 $14.13
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Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.49 $3.49
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πŸ›’ Groceries & Markets
Pyongyang
Kaesong
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.02 $1.02
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White Bread (500g)
$2.34 $2.34
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Rice (white) (1kg)
$0.98 $0.98
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Eggs
$2.02 $2.02
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🏠 Accommodation & Living
Pyongyang
Kaesong
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$93.9 $93.9
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1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$94.2 $94.2
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3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$137 $137
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πŸ’΅ Salaries & Financials
Pyongyang
Kaesong
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$260 $260
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Last update for Pyongyang: January 12, 2026

Last update for Kaesong: January 11, 2026

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