Restaurant prices in North Korea

Updated: June 19, 2025

See also: food prices   cost of living   entertainment costs  


Can you eat cheaply in restaurants in North Korea? What are the prices in affordable pubs in North Korea? How much will I have to spend a day when I only eat in fast food restaurants in North Korea?

If we are looking for an affordable place to eat, then in a cheap restaurant we will pay about 2.9 US dollars. With limited time and to avoid spending too much, you can opt for fast food. The cost of a meal set (sandwich, fries, and a soda) is approximately 17.8 US dollars. And when we can afford to go to the restaurant, we will pay for a meal consisting of three dishes around 24 US dollars. And if you want to drink a beer or two, you have to pay extra: 28 US dollars (price for 2 bottles) And if you prefer a Coke, Fanta, Sprite or similar carbonated drink, then you have to pay 1.7 US dollars for a small bottle.
Below you will find the full price list in North Korea, including local beer, Burger King or a similar bar, a better restaurant for a couple, coffee, or cheap restaurant


What currency is used in North Korea and what is the conversion rate?

Currency in North Korea North Korean won (KPW). For 10 US dollars you can get 9 thousand North Korean won. For 100 US dollars you can get 90 thousand North Korean won. And the other way around: For 100 North Korean won you can get 0.111 US dollars.


What are the different prices in the cities in North Korea? Look here: Prices in cities in North Korea

Prices: P'yongyang   Anju   Anbyon   Kujang  


Price cheap restaurant $2.9

cheap restaurant

$2.9
85% is less expensive than in United States

Price local beer $14.2 ($14 - $14.4)

local beer

$14.2 ($14 - $14.4)
140% more than in United States

Price coffee $1.2

coffee

$1.2
77% is less expensive than in United States

Price bottle of water $1.2 ($1.2 - $1.2)

bottle of water

$1.2 ($1.2 - $1.2)
by half less than in United States

Price Burger King or a similar bar $17.8

Burger King or a similar bar

$17.8
65% more than in United States

Price Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda $1.7 ($1.2 - $2.2)

Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda

$1.7 ($1.2 - $2.2)
32% is less expensive than in United States

Below we present the current prices in restaurants, bars and fast food in North Korea
(Updated: 5 days ago)

Prices of food and drink in restaurants in North Korea:

  1. Meal in a cheap restaurant $2.9 (KPW 2.63K)
  2. Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course $24 (KPW 21.2K)
  3. Cappuccino $1.2 (KPW 1.05K)
  4. McMeal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Combo Meal) $17.8 (KPW 16K)
  5. Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) $14.2 (KPW 12.8K)
  6. Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) $1.7 (KPW 1.52K)
  7. Water (0.33 liter bottle) $1.2 (KPW 1.05K)
  8. Espresso Coffee $0.82 (KPW 736)
  9. Cheeseburger (fast food) $5.3 (KPW 4.8K)
source: hikersbay.com & numbeo.com