Prices of some foreign goods in Pyongyang appear to have stabilized following a price surge last year, according to price data obtained by NK News, even as trade with the outside world remains at a fraction of pre-pandemic levels.
A source in the North Korean capital told NK News that a bottle of Chinese-made shampoo sells for $29 as of September — a fortune for the average North Korean but far cheaper than in June 2021, when imported shampoo cost hundreds of dollars.
Prices of some foreign goods in Pyongyang appear to have stabilized following a price surge last year, according to price data obtained by NK News, even as trade with the outside world remains at a fraction of pre-pandemic levels.
A source in the North Korean capital told NK News that a bottle of Chinese-made shampoo sells for $29 as of September — a fortune for the average North Korean but far cheaper than in June 2021, when imported shampoo cost hundreds of dollars.
Become a member for less than $4 per week.
Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis
The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop
Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns
Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting
Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts.
Subscribe now
All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time.
SHARE
COPY LINK
X
MASTODON
