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Cost of Living
Mount Kumgang, North Korea 🇰🇵
#2148
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Nomad Score:
11%
Cost Breakdown
Category | Notes | |
---|---|---|
🏠 Housing |
$50.00
$600.00
$40.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals in guesthouses or tourist facilities |
🔌 Utilities |
$15.00
$80.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
📶 Internet & Mobile |
$5.00
$50.00
$5.00
|
Tourist SIM cards with limited data available |
🛒 Groceries |
$40.00
$300.00
$15.00
|
Mostly meals eaten out, minimal groceries |
🚗 Transportation |
$10.00
$50.00
$5.00
|
Local taxis or arranged transport |
🍽️ Dining Out |
$15.00
$400.00
$20.00
|
Daily meals at tourist and local restaurants |
🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$5.00
$100.00
$10.00
|
Guided tours, cultural shows |
🏥 Health Insurance |
$0.00
$150.00
$0.00
|
Usually covered by travel insurance |
📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$0.00
$30.00
$10.00
|
Visa fees averaged monthly cost |
Total |
$140.00
$1,760.00
$105.00
|
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
Limited availability; prices slightly higher near tourist zones.
per month
☕ Coffee
$0.50
Local cafes offer basic coffee; specialty coffee is rare and more expensive.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$0.70
Locally brewed beer is affordable; imported beer is scarce and costly.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$1.00
Simple local meals; limited variety due to sanctions and supply constraints.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$2.00
Fast food outlets are rare; mostly state-run with limited menu options.
per meal