Chongjin, North Korea 🇰🇵
#2150
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Nomad Score:
12%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
5%
Weight: 150
Extremely limited market economy and high state control make cost of living data unreliable; goods are scarce and expensive relative to local income.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
2%
Weight: 80
Accommodation is state-controlled with very limited options; foreigners typically stay in government-approved hotels at very high prices.
🍎 Food & Groceries
3%
Weight: 40
Food availability is limited and mostly rationed; imported goods are rare and expensive.
🚌 Transportation Cost
10%
Weight: 20
Public transportation is minimal but very cheap; private transport options are almost nonexistent.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
1%
Weight: 15
Entertainment options are extremely limited and mostly state-controlled.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
0%
Weight: 10
No commercial gyms available for foreigners.
💱 Currency Stability
1%
Weight: 30
North Korean won is not freely convertible and subject to strict government control; unofficial exchange rates vary widely.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
0%
Weight: 100
Internet access is heavily restricted and extremely slow; only limited access for foreigners.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
0%
Weight: 40
No coworking spaces exist.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
0%
Weight: 30
No cafes with public WiFi available.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
0%
Weight: 30
No digital nomad infrastructure or friendly cafes.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
0%
Weight: 100
No digital nomad presence due to political restrictions.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
0%
Weight: 25
Foreigners cannot easily obtain local SIM cards.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
10%
Weight: 30
Strict government control over work and life; no flexible work culture.
🌳 Environmental Quality
32%
Weight: 15
Industrial pollution present but rural areas nearby have better air quality.
🧼 Cleanliness
20%
Weight: 10
Public areas are generally maintained but infrastructure is outdated.
🗨️ Language Barrier
5%
Weight: 30
Korean is the only language spoken; no English signage or services.
💨 Air Quality
25%
Weight: 15
Air pollution from industry and coal use affects city air quality.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
10%
Weight: 25
Not suitable for families due to lack of amenities and freedoms.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
10%
Weight: 20
Healthcare infrastructure is basic and outdated; limited access to modern medicine.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
5%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is state-provided but quality is poor; private options do not exist.
🏥 Healthcare
10%
Weight: 20
Overall healthcare system is underdeveloped and not suitable for foreigners.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
30%
Weight: 80
Cold winters with some snow, warm summers; overall continental climate with seasonal extremes.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
60%
Weight: 10
Low risk of major natural disasters; occasional flooding and cold snaps.
🏞️ Green Spaces
20%
Weight: 10
Limited public parks and green areas within the city.
❄️ Air Conditioning
5%
Weight: 15
Very limited air conditioning availability in public and private buildings.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
70%
Weight: 10
Distinct four seasons with cold winters and warm summers.
🔊 Noise Pollution
40%
Weight: 10
Moderate noise levels; less traffic and industrial noise compared to larger cities.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
20%
Weight: 20
Highly controlled cultural environment with limited exposure to outside influences.
🌃 Nightlife
0%
Weight: 15
No nightlife for foreigners; all activities are state-controlled.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
40%
Weight: 15
Some natural areas nearby but access is restricted.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
10%
Weight: 10
No formal language schools for foreigners; Korean is difficult to learn locally.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
15%
Weight: 10
Tours are highly controlled and limited to government-approved itineraries.
🎳 Indoors Fun
5%
Weight: 10
Very limited indoor entertainment options.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
10%
Weight: 25
Limited variety; mostly traditional Korean dishes with scarce ingredients.
🧠 Yoga Studios
0%
Weight: 10
No yoga studios or wellness centers.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
0%
Weight: 15
No commercial fitness facilities.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
10%
Weight: 15
Limited fresh produce and healthy options.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
50%
Weight: 20
UTC+9 time zone is neutral for East Asia but less favorable for Western remote work.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
0%
Weight: 25
No professional networking opportunities for foreigners.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
0%
Weight: 20
No local remote job market or ecosystem.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
0%
Weight: 20
No freelance ecosystem present.
🏢 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 accessible local payment services for foreigners.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
0%
Weight: 15
No adoption or legal framework for blockchain or crypto.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
1%
Weight: 30
Limited international flights; mostly isolated.
🚇 Public Transit
10%
Weight: 20
Minimal public transit options; mostly buses with limited routes.
🚶 Walkability
30%
Weight: 20
City is walkable but infrastructure is basic.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
0%
Weight: 15
No ride-sharing services available.
🚲 Cycling
10%
Weight: 10
Limited cycling infrastructure.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
10%
Weight: 15
Very limited intercity travel options; mostly by train or bus with restrictions.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
0%
Weight: 10
No scooter or bike rental services.
📡 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
20%
Weight: 15
Frequent power outages and unstable electricity supply.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
0%
Weight: 10
No public WiFi available.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
0%
Weight: 40
Extremely difficult to obtain visa; strict government control.
📊 Tax Friendliness
0%
Weight: 30
No tax system applicable for foreigners; no incentives.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
0%
Weight: 15
No freedom of speech; strict censorship.
🏛️ Political Stability
90%
Weight: 20
Highly stable politically but under authoritarian regime.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
0%
Weight: 15
Impossible for foreigners to open local bank accounts.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
0%
Weight: 10
No possibility for foreigners to register businesses.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No digital nomad visa or equivalent.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
0%
Weight: 50
Not friendly or accessible for digital nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
0%
Weight: 25
No events or meetups for nomads.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
0%
Weight: 20
No online community presence for nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
75%
Weight: 100
Very low crime rates due to strict government control, but personal freedoms are limited.
♀️ Female Friendly
10%
Weight: 50
Traditional gender roles dominate; limited support for female travelers.
✊ Racial Tolerance
5%
Weight: 50
Very little exposure to foreigners; racial tolerance is unknown and likely low.