PRICES IN NORTH KOREA
The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (hereinafter referred to as North Korea/DPRK) is located in East Asia and in the northern part of the Korean Peninsula. It borders China and Russia to the north, and the Republic of Korea to the south. The western border runs along the Yellow Sea, and the eastern border runs along the Japanese Sea. It occupies an area of 120,538 km2. The population is about 26.5 million people. The most favorable city for work and life is the capital Pyongyang.
Note. At the current exchange rate, 1 North Korean won corresponds to 0.0011 dollars/euros.
Next, let's highlight the average prices for food and some other goods/services in the North Korea in 2025.
PRICES IN NORTH KOREA IN 2025
| Product | Price |
| Milk (1 liter) | 849.47 ₩/0.81 € |
| Loaf of fresh white bread (500g) | 1,931.66 ₩/1.84 € |
| Rice (white) (1 kg) | 1,488.44 ₩/1.42 € |
| Eggs (12 pcs.) | 2,239.37 ₩/2.13 € |
| Local cheese (1 kg) | 4,206.30 ₩/4.00 € |
| Chicken fillet (1 kg) | 2,103.15 ₩/2.00 € |
| Apples (1 kg) | 6,309.45 ₩/6.00 € |
| Banana (1 kg) | 4,206.30 ₩/4.00 € |
| Orange (1 kg) | 2,103.15 ₩/2.00 € |
| Tomato (1 kg) | 2,103.15 ₩/2.00 € |
| Potato (1 kg) | 3,154.73 ₩/3.00 € |
| Onion (1 kg) | 3,154.73 ₩/3.00 € |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 2,103.15 ₩/2.00 € |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 420.63 ₩/0.40 € |
| Bottle of wine (medium level) | 7,361.03 ₩/7.00 € |
| Local beer (0,5 liter bottle) | 1,051.58 ₩/1.00 € |
| Imported beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 2,103.15 ₩/2.00 € |
| Pack of 20 cigarettes (Marlboro) | 4,206.30 ₩/4.00 € |
Important. In 2025, analysts are recording a significant increase in food prices in the DPRK. The main reason is a reduction in domestic production and imports, which leads to a shortage of supplies to the market.
| Goods/services | Price |
| Public transportation | 946.42 ₩/0.90 € |
| Monthly pass | 36,805.13 ₩/35.00 € |
| Cab 1 km (normal fare) | 2,103.15 ₩/2.00 € |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 683.52 ₩/0.65 € |
| Utilities (monthly) for an 85m2 apartment | 31,547.25 ₩/30.00 € |
| Monthly mobile tariff plan | 10,515.75 ₩/10.00 € |
| Internet (60 Mbps or more) | 42,063.00 ₩/40.00 € |
| Fitness club, monthly fee for 1 adult | 39,959.85 ₩/38.00 € |
| Tennis court rental (1 hour) | 13,670.48 ₩/13.00 € |
| Movie theater (international rental) 1 seat | 7,361.03 ₩/7.00 € |
| A pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 21,031.50 ₩/20.00 € |
| One summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M...) | 26,289.38 ₩/25.00 € |
| A pair of mid-range sneakers (nike, adidas...) | 57,836.63 ₩/55.00 € |
| Pair of men's leather business shoes | 78,868.13 ₩/75.00 |
| Rental apartment (1 bedroom) in the city center | 89,734.41 ₩/85.33 € |
Note. Price information about prices in the DPRK is based on current data from official statistical offices and surveys of local residents in different cities.
In conclusion, North Korea has one of the most closed and centralized economies in the world. Therefore, the official information about prices in the country may differ slightly from the actual data.
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