Chongjin, North Korea 🇰🇵
#2150
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Nomad Score:
14%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
2%
Weight: 150
Extremely limited market economy and high import reliance make cost of living data unreliable; goods are scarce and expensive relative to local income.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
1%
Weight: 80
Accommodation is state-controlled with very limited options; foreigners typically cannot rent privately.
🍎 Food & Groceries
3%
Weight: 40
Food availability is limited and often rationed; imported goods are rare and costly.
🚌 Transportation Cost
5%
Weight: 20
Public transportation is minimal and heavily regulated; costs are low but access is restricted.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
0%
Weight: 15
No entertainment options accessible to foreigners; strict controls on leisure activities.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
0%
Weight: 10
No gyms or fitness centers available for foreigners.
💱 Currency Stability
1%
Weight: 30
North Korean won is not convertible and highly unstable; foreign currency use is restricted.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
0%
Weight: 100
Internet access is extremely limited, slow, and heavily censored; no reliable public internet.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
0%
Weight: 40
No coworking spaces exist.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
0%
Weight: 30
No cafes with WiFi accessible to foreigners.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
0%
Weight: 30
No digital nomad friendly cafes.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
0%
Weight: 100
No digital nomad presence due to restrictions and lack of infrastructure.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
20%
Weight: 30
Work culture is state-controlled with limited personal freedom; no typical work-life balance.
🌳 Environmental Quality
35%
Weight: 15
Industrial pollution affects air and water quality; some natural areas nearby.
🧼 Cleanliness
40%
Weight: 10
Urban areas are moderately clean but infrastructure is outdated.
🗨️ Language Barrier
10%
Weight: 30
Korean is the only language spoken; no English signage or services.
💨 Air Quality
30%
Weight: 15
Air pollution from industry and coal use is significant.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
10%
Weight: 20
Healthcare facilities are basic and lack modern equipment.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
70%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is state-provided and free but quality is very low.
🏥 Healthcare
10%
Weight: 20
Limited healthcare services with poor standards.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
32%
Weight: 80
Cold winters and short summers; moderate rainfall; not ideal for outdoor activities year-round.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
60%
Weight: 10
Low risk of major natural disasters; occasional flooding.
🏞️ Green Spaces
40%
Weight: 10
Some parks and green areas exist but are limited in urban Chongjin.
❄️ Air Conditioning
5%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is rare and mostly unavailable.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
65%
Weight: 10
Four distinct seasons with cold winters and warm summers.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
20%
Weight: 20
Unique but heavily controlled cultural environment with limited access for foreigners.
🌃 Nightlife
0%
Weight: 15
No nightlife for foreigners; strict curfews and restrictions.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
50%
Weight: 15
Nearby mountains and coastline offer some outdoor opportunities but access is restricted.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
10%
Weight: 10
No formal language schools for foreigners; limited interaction with locals.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
15%
Weight: 10
Tours are highly controlled and limited to government-approved itineraries.
🎳 Indoors Fun
5%
Weight: 10
No entertainment venues accessible to foreigners.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
10%
Weight: 25
Limited variety and availability of food; no international cuisine.
🧠 Yoga Studios
0%
Weight: 10
No yoga studios.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
0%
Weight: 15
No fitness facilities for foreigners.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
20%
Weight: 15
Limited fresh produce; diet is basic and monotonous.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
50%
Weight: 20
UTC+9 time zone is neutral for East Asian digital nomads but less favorable for Western countries.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
0%
Weight: 25
No networking opportunities for digital nomads.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
0%
Weight: 20
No local remote job market.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
0%
Weight: 20
No freelance ecosystem.
🏢 Coworking Quality
0%
Weight: 30
No coworking spaces.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
0%
Weight: 15
No startup ecosystem.
💳 Local Payment Services
0%
Weight: 10
No digital payment infrastructure accessible to foreigners.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
0%
Weight: 15
No blockchain or crypto adoption.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
10%
Weight: 30
Chongjin has a small airport with very limited flights; international access is restricted.
🚇 Public Transit
10%
Weight: 20
Limited and unreliable public transport.
🚶 Walkability
40%
Weight: 20
City is walkable but infrastructure is basic.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
0%
Weight: 15
No ride-sharing services.
🚲 Cycling
20%
Weight: 10
Limited cycling infrastructure; not common.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
10%
Weight: 15
Few intercity travel options; trains and buses are limited and controlled.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
0%
Weight: 10
No scooter or bike rentals.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
20%
Weight: 20
Mobile coverage exists but is limited and monitored.
🔒 VPN Reliability
0%
Weight: 20
VPNs are illegal and blocked; no reliable access.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
30%
Weight: 15
Frequent power outages and unstable supply.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
0%
Weight: 10
No public WiFi available.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
0%
Weight: 40
Extremely difficult to obtain a visa; strict government controls.
📊 Tax Friendliness
0%
Weight: 30
No tax system for foreigners; no incentives.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
0%
Weight: 15
No freedom of speech; strict censorship.
🏛️ Political Stability
90%
Weight: 20
Highly stable regime but authoritarian.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
0%
Weight: 15
Foreigners cannot open bank accounts.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
0%
Weight: 10
No private business registration for foreigners.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No digital nomad visa.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
0%
Weight: 50
Not friendly to digital nomads in any capacity.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
0%
Weight: 25
No events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
0%
Weight: 20
No online community presence.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
80%
Weight: 100
Very safe in terms of crime, but strict government surveillance.
♀️ Female Friendly
10%
Weight: 50
Traditional gender roles and restricted freedoms.
✊ Racial Tolerance
20%
Weight: 50
Homogeneous society with limited exposure to foreigners.