Cost of living comparison
compared to
North Korea vs. Mexico City Cost of Living Summary
North Korea is 10.6% more expensive than Mexico City.
- Restaurants
-
pay 12.2% more in North Korea
- Groceries
-
pay 24.0% less in North Korea
- Housing
-
pay 76.2% less in North Korea
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 2.3 times more in North Korea
The cost of entertainment and sports and restaurants in North Korea are more expensive than in Mexico City. Expenses including housing and groceries are lower in North Korea. Notably, entertainment and sports is significantly more expensive in North Korea.
North Korea vs. Mexico City Cost Breakdown
If you lived in North Korea instead of Mexico City, you would:
pay 12.2% more for restaurants
|
Mexico City
|
North Korea
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$10.86
MX$195.57
|
?? | |
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$8.82
MX$158.90
|
?? | |
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.73
MX$31.20
|
$2.34
KPW2,102
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.30
MX$23.49
|
$1.17
KPW1,051
|
|
Mexico City vs. North Korea - Cost of restaurants
pay 24.0% less for groceries
|
Mexico City
|
North Korea
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.63
MX$47.29
|
$2.40
KPW2,161
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$5.04
MX$90.79
|
?? | |
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$6.54
MX$117.78
|
$3.70
KPW3,332
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$2.61
MX$46.96
|
$2.08
KPW1,876
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$3.80
MX$68.54
|
?? | |
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.37
MX$24.66
|
?? | |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.80
MX$14.41
|
?? | |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.97
MX$17.53
|
?? | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.91
MX$16.32
|
?? | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.96
MX$17.27
|
?? | |
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.99
MX$17.91
|
?? | |
Mexico City vs. North Korea - Cost of groceries
pay (unknown) more for transportation
|
Mexico City
|
North Korea
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$5.14
MX$92.54
|
?? | |
| Monthly public transit pass |
$19.54
MX$352.03
|
?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$20,030.45
MX$360,826.57
|
?? | |
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$4.42
MX$79.70
|
?? |
Mexico City vs. North Korea - Cost of transportation
pay 76.2% less for housing
|
Mexico City
|
North Korea
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$30.93
MX$557.23
|
?? | |
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,079.15
MX$19,439.65
|
$93.44
KPW84,095
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$677.25
MX$12,199.84
|
$262.80
KPW236,518
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$37.36
MX$673.03
|
?? | |
Mexico City vs. North Korea - Cost of housing
pay (unknown) more for childcare
|
Mexico City
|
North Korea
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$430.39
MX$7,752.95
|
?? | |
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$10,897.53
MX$196,307.02
|
?? |
Mexico City vs. North Korea - Cost of childcare
pay 2.3 times more for entertainment and sports
|
Mexico City
|
North Korea
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$3.26
MX$58.67
|
$14.02
KPW12,614
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.81
MX$68.70
|
$1.17
KPW1,051
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$4.34
MX$78.23
|
?? | |
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$58.44
MX$1,052.82
|
?? | |
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$6.51
MX$117.34
|
?? | |
Mexico City vs. North Korea - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay (unknown) more for clothing
|
Mexico City
|
North Korea
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$60.95
MX$1,097.86
|
?? | |
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$48.08
MX$866.05
|
?? | |
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$105.72
MX$1,904.43
|
?? | |
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$110.91
MX$1,997.92
|
?? |
Mexico City vs. North Korea - Cost of clothing
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