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Kaesong, North Korea 🇰🇵
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Nomad Score:
12%
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$30.00
$600.00
$40.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals in guesthouses or hotels |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$10.00
$50.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$5.00
$80.00
$5.00
|
Tourist SIM cards with limited data |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$40.00
$250.00
$15.00
|
Daily average cost for meals/snacks |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$5.00
$30.00
$3.00
|
Daily average for taxis and local transport |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$10.00
$300.00
$20.00
|
Daily average for meals at restaurants |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$3.00
$50.00
$5.00
|
Daily average for cultural tours and activities |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$2.00
$150.00
$0.00
|
Usually covered by travel insurance, not included here |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$0.00
$25.00
$0.00
|
One-time visa fees not included in daily costs |
| Total |
$105.00
$1,535.00
$88.00
|
Cost Profile Definitions:
Local Resident: Lives permanently in the city with local housing and lifestyle.
Digital Nomad: Mid-term stay (1-6 months) with furnished accommodation and expat lifestyle.
Tourist: Short-term visit (1-14 days) with hotels and tourist activities.
Individual Item Costs
🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom)
$150.00
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher. Limited availability for foreigners.
per month
☕ Coffee
$0.50
Local cafes offer basic coffee; specialty coffee shops are rare and more expensive.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$0.70
Locally brewed beer is inexpensive; imported brands are scarce and costly.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$1.00
Simple local meals; prices can vary slightly by location and season.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$2.00
Fast food chains are almost non-existent; local equivalents are cheaper but limited.
per meal