Cost of living in Visakhapatnam is 63% lower than in Pyongyang (without rent).
Rent in Visakhapatnam is 86% cheaper than in Pyongyang.
Cost of living including rent in Visakhapatnam is 76% lower than in Pyongyang.
Food in Visakhapatnam is 66% cheaper than in Pyongyang.
Transport in Visakhapatnam is 63% cheaper than in Pyongyang.
| Visakhapatnam | Pyongyang | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Visakhapatnam | Pyongyang | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.86 $ | 8.46 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 11.7 $ | 111 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.59 $ | 5.03 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.11 $ | 1.89 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.27 $ | 1.91 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.4 $ | 0.52 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.71 $ | 2.53 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.53 $ | 2.65 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.68 $ | 2.61 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 0.92 $ | 2.53 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.12 $ | 9.39 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.57 $ | 17.9 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.99 $ | 6.69 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.31 $ | 3.14 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.74 $ | 1.18 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.42 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.41 $ | 2.95 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.46 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.23 $ | 0.32 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.05 $ | 2.18 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10.1 $ | 7.04 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.83 $ | 2.69 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.78 $ | 2.8 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.36 $ | 0.37 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 21.8 $ | 47.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.22 $ | 0.88 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 3.76 $ | 18.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 9.95 $ | 16 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.81 $ | 3.27 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 1.71 $ | 2.93 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.69 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.05 $ | 4.4 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
19.7 $ | 81.5 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
30 $ | 125 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
11.6 $ | 54.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 92.4 $ | 803 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 171 $ | 1,610 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 146 $ | 893 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 326 $ | 3,195 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,037 $ | 1,714 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 694 $ | 930 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 676 $ | 424 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 8.3 % | 12.42 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 16.9 $ | 24.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 2.86 $ | 4.26 $ |
| Haircut | 3.37 $ | 4.42 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 40.9 $ | 64.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 31.8 $ | 28.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 79.6 $ | 104 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,983 $ | 3,493 $ |