KP vs KP · 67 km apart
KP
single / month
Cheaper overallKP
single / month
| Expense | Sil-li | Pyongyang | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $5.86 | $8.19 | Sil-li |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $23.44 | $32.76 | Sil-li |
| Cappuccino | $1.76 | $2.46 | Sil-li |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $133 | $186 | Sil-li |
| Monthly public transport pass | $21.48 | $30.03 | Sil-li |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $56.64 | $79.17 | Sil-li |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $16.41 | $22.93 | Sil-li |
| Fitness club membership | $16.41 | $22.93 | Sil-li |
| Cinema ticket | $4.30 | $6.01 | Sil-li |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $294 | $447 | Sil-li |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $205 | $311 | Sil-li |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $614 | $933 | Sil-li |
| Total single-person budget | $595 | $857 | Sil-li |
| Average net salary | $837 | $1,170 |
Sil-li is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Sil-li runs about $595 versus $857 in Pyongyang — a difference of roughly 44%.
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 Sil-li · Full cost of living in Pyongyang