Chongjin, North Korea 🇰🇵
#2150
41.783248, 129.820661
Nomad Score:
13%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
12%
Weight: 150
Extremely limited availability of goods and services, leading to inflated prices.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
10%
Weight: 80
Very few options available, mostly state-controlled, making it difficult to find affordable housing.
🍎 Food & Groceries
15%
Weight: 40
Limited variety and availability of food items, with high prices for imported goods.
🚌 Transportation Cost
20%
Weight: 20
Public transportation is available but limited; costs are relatively low but accessibility is poor.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
5%
Weight: 15
Very few entertainment options available; most are state-run and lack variety.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
3%
Weight: 10
Limited access to gyms; most facilities are state-owned and not geared towards personal fitness.
💱 Currency Stability
25%
Weight: 30
The economy is highly controlled, leading to instability and a lack of reliable currency exchange.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
2%
Weight: 100
Internet access is extremely limited and heavily monitored; speeds are very slow.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
1%
Weight: 40
No coworking spaces available; the concept is not recognized in the local economy.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
1%
Weight: 30
Very few cafes exist, and those that do do not offer WiFi access.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
0%
Weight: 30
No cafes cater to digital nomads; the environment is not conducive to remote work.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
0%
Weight: 100
North Korea is not a destination for digital nomads due to strict regulations.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
10%
Weight: 30
Work-life balance is heavily dictated by the state, with little personal freedom.
🌳 Environmental Quality
30%
Weight: 15
Environmental quality varies; some areas are clean, but pollution is an issue in industrial zones.
🧼 Cleanliness
40%
Weight: 10
Some areas are maintained, but overall cleanliness is inconsistent.
🗨️ Language Barrier
90%
Weight: 30
The primary language is Korean, and English is rarely spoken, creating a significant barrier.
💨 Air Quality
35%
Weight: 15
Air quality can be poor in urban areas due to industrial pollution.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
20%
Weight: 20
Healthcare is state-run and often lacks the necessary resources and quality.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
40%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is free but often ineffective; quality of care is a major concern.
🏥 Healthcare
20%
Weight: 20
Limited access to modern healthcare facilities and medications.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
50%
Weight: 80
Cold winters and mild summers; seasonal variety exists but can be harsh.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
40%
Weight: 10
Moderate risk of natural disasters, including floods and droughts.
🏞️ Green Spaces
30%
Weight: 10
Limited green spaces available; most parks are state-managed and not well-maintained.
❄️ Air Conditioning
10%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is not widely available or used due to economic constraints.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
50%
Weight: 10
Experiences all four seasons, but winter can be quite severe.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
20%
Weight: 20
Cultural experiences are heavily regulated and limited to state-approved activities.
🌃 Nightlife
5%
Weight: 15
Very limited nightlife options; most entertainment is state-controlled.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
30%
Weight: 15
Some natural beauty exists, but access is restricted and regulated.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
5%
Weight: 10
Very few opportunities to learn languages other than Korean.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
10%
Weight: 10
Tours are heavily monitored and restricted to state-approved sites.
🎳 Indoors Fun
5%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor activities available; most are state-run and lack variety.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
10%
Weight: 25
Very limited food options; mostly state-controlled with little variety.
🧠 Yoga Studios
0%
Weight: 10
No yoga studios or similar fitness facilities available.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
2%
Weight: 15
Very few fitness facilities exist; most are state-run and not accessible to the general public.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
15%
Weight: 15
Limited access to healthy food options; most food is basic and lacks variety.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
50%
Weight: 20
Time zone is reasonable for communication with many countries, but not ideal.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
0%
Weight: 25
No networking opportunities for digital nomads; the environment is not conducive to such activities.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
0%
Weight: 20
No remote job opportunities available due to strict regulations.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
0%
Weight: 20
No freelance ecosystem exists; all work is state-controlled.
🏢 Coworking Quality
0%
Weight: 30
No coworking spaces available; the concept is not recognized.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
0%
Weight: 15
No startup scene exists; all businesses are state-run.
💳 Local Payment Services
10%
Weight: 10
Limited payment services available; mostly cash-based transactions.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
0%
Weight: 15
No adoption of blockchain or cryptocurrency; strictly regulated.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
20%
Weight: 30
Limited international flights; connectivity is poor.
🚇 Public Transit
25%
Weight: 20
Public transit exists but is unreliable and limited in scope.
🚶 Walkability
30%
Weight: 20
Some areas are walkable, but overall infrastructure is lacking.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
0%
Weight: 15
No ride-sharing services available; transportation is state-controlled.
🚲 Cycling
10%
Weight: 10
Cycling is not common; infrastructure for cyclists is lacking.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
15%
Weight: 15
Limited intercity travel options; mostly state-run transportation.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
0%
Weight: 10
No rental services available for scooters or bikes.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
10%
Weight: 20
Mobile network coverage is limited and heavily monitored.
🔒 VPN Reliability
0%
Weight: 20
VPNs are illegal and not reliable in North Korea.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
20%
Weight: 15
Power outages are common, leading to unreliable electricity supply.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
0%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is virtually non-existent; internet access is heavily restricted.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
5%
Weight: 40
Visa processes are complicated and restrictive; very few can enter the country.
📊 Tax Friendliness
0%
Weight: 30
Taxation is state-controlled and not favorable for individuals.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
0%
Weight: 15
Freedom of speech is non-existent; strict censorship is enforced.
🏛️ Political Stability
20%
Weight: 20
Political stability is tenuous; the regime is authoritarian and unpredictable.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
0%
Weight: 15
Opening a bank account is nearly impossible for foreigners.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
0%
Weight: 10
Business registration is state-controlled and not accessible to individuals.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No digital nomad visa exists; the concept is not recognized.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
0%
Weight: 50
Chongjin is not a nomad-friendly city; the environment is hostile to remote work.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
0%
Weight: 25
No events or meetups for nomads; the community does not exist.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
0%
Weight: 20
No online community presence for digital nomads in North Korea.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
20%
Weight: 100
Safety is a concern due to strict government control and potential for arbitrary actions.
♀️ Female Friendly
10%
Weight: 50
Limited rights and freedoms for women; societal norms can be restrictive.
✊ Racial Tolerance
5%
Weight: 50
Racial tolerance is low; the society is homogenous and not open to diversity.