KP vs KP · 460 km apart
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single / month
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single / month
Cheaper overall| Expense | Pyongyang | Ch’ŏngjin | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $8.19 | $6.68 | Ch’ŏngjin |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $32.76 | $26.71 | Ch’ŏngjin |
| Cappuccino | $2.46 | $2.00 | Ch’ŏngjin |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $186 | $151 | Ch’ŏngjin |
| Monthly public transport pass | $30.03 | $24.49 | Ch’ŏngjin |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $79.17 | $64.55 | Ch’ŏngjin |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $22.93 | $18.70 | Ch’ŏngjin |
| Fitness club membership | $22.93 | $18.70 | Ch’ŏngjin |
| Cinema ticket | $6.01 | $4.90 | Ch’ŏngjin |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $447 | $346 | Ch’ŏngjin |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $311 | $241 | Ch’ŏngjin |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $933 | $723 | Ch’ŏngjin |
| Total single-person budget | $857 | $686 | Ch’ŏngjin |
| Average net salary | $1,170 | $954 |
Ch’ŏngjin is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Pyongyang runs about $857 versus $686 in Ch’ŏngjin — a difference of roughly 20%.
Salary-adjusted, Pyongyang leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Pyongyang · Full cost of living in Ch’ŏngjin