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Software Developer Salary Comparison

Side-by-side evaluation of salaries, local taxes, monthly expenses, and real purchasing power

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💡 Smart Analysis

Comparing Pyongyang and Beijing: Average gross pay is 950% higher in Beijing. Cost of living is 93% cheaper in Pyongyang. With higher take-home and lower expenses, Pyongyang is a more financially comfortable place to live with an affordability score of 9.5/10 compared to 7.8/10.

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Pyongyang
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Beijing

💰 Gross Salaries & Ranges

Average Gross Salary (Annual)
The primary average salary across experience ranges
$4,000/yr
$42,000/yr
HIGHER
Junior Developer Pay
$1,500
$18,000
Mid-Level Developer Pay
$3,000
$35,000
Senior Developer Pay
$5,500
$58,000
Lead / Architect Pay
$8,000
$78,000

🏠 Monthly Cost of Living

Rent — City Center (1 Bed)
$80
$900
Rent — Suburbs (1 Bed)
$48
$560
Groceries (Monthly)
$38
$230
Public Transport Pass
$2
$45
Utilities (Electricity, Internet)
$25
$140
Estimated Cost of Living
Rent center, groceries, transport plans & hobbies included
$118/mo
CHEAPER
$1,620/mo

🧾 Tax rates & Take-home

Average Income Tax Rate
0%
13%
Social Security Deduction
0%
11%
Monthly Take-home (After Tax)
Estimated direct net monthly deposit based on mid-level pay
$238/mo
$2,085/mo

📊 Affordability & Savings

Affordability Index
Score out of 10 comparing local net pay to costs
9.5
MORE AFFORDABLE
7.8
Monthly Savings Potential
Money left over after all standard cost of living expenses
$120/mo
$465/mo
Months to Save $10,000
~84 months
~22 months
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