Chongjin, North Korea 🇰🇵
#2150
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Nomad Score:
12%
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$30.00
$400.00
$25.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals in basic guesthouses |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$10.00
$50.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$5.00
$60.00
$3.00
|
Tourist SIM cards with limited data |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$40.00
$250.00
$10.00
|
Daily average cost for basic groceries/snacks |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$5.00
$30.00
$2.00
|
Daily average for taxis and local transport |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$10.00
$180.00
$15.00
|
Daily average for meals at local and tourist restaurants |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$3.00
$50.00
$5.00
|
Daily average for cultural visits and entertainment |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$0.00
$100.00
$0.00
|
Tourists typically purchase separate travel insurance |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$0.00
$20.00
$0.00
|
One-time visa fees not included in monthly costs |
| Total |
$103.00
$1,140.00
$60.00
|
Local Resident: Basic but comfortable lifestyle for a local salary. Cooking most meals at home with occasional local restaurants (2-3x/month). Local brands and services.
Digital Nomad: Western standard of living with imported goods/services. Regular dining out at mid-range to upscale restaurants (3-4x/week). Mix of local and imported products.
Tourist: Daily costs for comfortable short-term stays. Eating most meals at restaurants, using tourist-oriented services and accommodations.
Individual Item Costs
🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom)
$50.00
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher. Limited availability and government-controlled housing.
per month
☕ Coffee
$0.30
Local cafes offer very basic coffee, specialty coffee shops are rare and more expensive.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$0.40
Locally brewed beer is inexpensive but limited in variety.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$1.00
Basic meals mostly consist of rice, vegetables, and small portions of protein.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$1.50
Fast food options are scarce and usually state-run; prices are low but quality varies.
per meal