Cost of living in Larkana is 72% lower than in Pyongyang (without rent).
Rent in Larkana is 87% cheaper than in Pyongyang.
Cost of living including rent in Larkana is 80% lower than in Pyongyang.
Food in Larkana is 74% cheaper than in Pyongyang.
Transport in Larkana is 84% cheaper than in Pyongyang.
| Larkana | Pyongyang | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Larkana | Pyongyang | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
1.96 $ | 8.46 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 12.4 $ | 111 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.57 $ | 5.03 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.9 $ | 1.89 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.59 $ | 1.91 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.34 $ | 0.52 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.07 $ | 2.53 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.79 $ | 2.65 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.07 $ | 2.61 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 0.9 $ | 2.53 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.34 $ | 9.39 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.79 $ | 17.9 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.58 $ | 6.69 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.98 $ | 3.14 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.56 $ | 1.18 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.67 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.29 $ | 2.95 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.54 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.25 $ | 0.32 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.76 $ | 2.18 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 3.99 $ | 7.04 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.23 $ | 2.69 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.73 $ | 2.8 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.16 $ | 0.37 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 6.74 $ | 47.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.87 $ | 0.88 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 4.62 $ | 18.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 20.8 $ | 16 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.45 $ | 3.27 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 1.45 $ | 2.93 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.79 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.72 $ | 4.4 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
52.8 $ | 81.5 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
80.9 $ | 125 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
12.1 $ | 54.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 53.4 $ | 803 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 117 $ | 1,610 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 82.4 $ | 893 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 132 $ | 3,195 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 451 $ | 1,714 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 298 $ | 930 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 148 $ | 424 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 20.31 % | 12.42 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 7.61 $ | 24.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.67 $ | 4.26 $ |
| Haircut | 8.61 $ | 4.42 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 59 $ | 64.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 15.8 $ | 28.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 10.7 $ | 104 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,123 $ | 3,493 $ |