Cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is 10% cheaper than in Pyongyang (North Korea)

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WARNING!  This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 400 prices entered by 39 different people.
WARNING! WARNING! Pyongyang has artificial and unrealistic official exchange rates. You can also get this comparison using the parallel street rate in Pyongyang.

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warning WARNING!  This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 400 prices entered by 39 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 14, 2025. Exchange rate: 900.000 KPW / USD *
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 11,200,000 ₩ in Pyongyang you would need to make just about 10,077,303 ₩ ($11,197) in Phoenix, Arizona.

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