Cost of living in Pyongyang is 252% higher than in Gujranwala (without rent).
Rent in Pyongyang is 1,141% more expensive than in Gujranwala.
Cost of living including rent in Pyongyang is 497% higher than in Gujranwala.
Food in Pyongyang is 326% more expensive than in Gujranwala.
Transport in Pyongyang is 300% more expensive than in Gujranwala.
| Pyongyang | Gujranwala | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Pyongyang | Gujranwala | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
8.46 $ | 1.63 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 111 $ | 12.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.03 $ | 2.28 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.89 $ | 1.79 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.91 $ | 1.42 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.52 $ | 0.25 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.53 $ | 0.62 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.65 $ | 0.53 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.61 $ | 0.84 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.53 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.39 $ | 5.41 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 17.9 $ | 2.68 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.69 $ | 4.1 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.14 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.18 $ | 0.61 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.58 $ | 0.67 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.95 $ | 0.32 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.99 $ | 0.42 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.32 $ | 0.26 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.18 $ | 0.67 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.04 $ | 1.93 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.69 $ | 0.77 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.8 $ | 2.16 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.37 $ | 0.18 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 47.3 $ | 8.96 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.88 $ | 0.75 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 18.9 $ | 4.31 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 16 $ | 9.45 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.27 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.93 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.56 $ | 0.51 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 4.4 $ | 0.45 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
81.5 $ | 16.8 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
125 $ | 26.2 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
54.9 $ | 15.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 803 $ | 36.1 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,610 $ | 69.2 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 893 $ | 78.4 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 3,195 $ | 107 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,714 $ | 727 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 930 $ | 592 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 424 $ | 115 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 12.42 % | 20.53 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 24.2 $ | 6.76 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.26 $ | 3.51 $ |
| Haircut | 4.42 $ | 2.46 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 64.5 $ | 83.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 28.6 $ | 17.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 104 $ | 60.4 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,493 $ | 3,170 $ |