KP vs KP · 179 km apart
KP
single / month
Cheaper overallKP
single / month
| Expense | Tae-dong | Pyongyang | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $5.67 | $8.19 | Tae-dong |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $22.68 | $32.76 | Tae-dong |
| Cappuccino | $1.70 | $2.46 | Tae-dong |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $129 | $186 | Tae-dong |
| Monthly public transport pass | $20.79 | $30.03 | Tae-dong |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $54.81 | $79.17 | Tae-dong |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $15.88 | $22.93 | Tae-dong |
| Fitness club membership | $15.88 | $22.93 | Tae-dong |
| Cinema ticket | $4.16 | $6.01 | Tae-dong |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $282 | $447 | Tae-dong |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $196 | $311 | Tae-dong |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $589 | $933 | Tae-dong |
| Total single-person budget | $574 | $857 | Tae-dong |
| Average net salary | $810 | $1,170 |
Tae-dong is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Tae-dong runs about $574 versus $857 in Pyongyang — a difference of roughly 49%.
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 Tae-dong · Full cost of living in Pyongyang