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Hamhung, North Korea 🇰🇵
#2151
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Nomad Score:
12%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
1%
Weight: 150
Extremely high cost for foreigners due to controlled economy and limited access to goods.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
2%
Weight: 80
Very limited options for foreigners, often expensive and restricted to government-approved places.
🍎 Food & Groceries
3%
Weight: 40
Scarce variety and availability; most food is rationed or imported at high cost.
🚌 Transportation Cost
5%
Weight: 20
Public transport is cheap but limited and not accessible to foreigners freely.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
0%
Weight: 15
No accessible entertainment options for foreigners; highly restricted.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
0%
Weight: 10
No gyms accessible to foreigners.
💱 Currency Stability
1%
Weight: 30
Highly unstable and controlled currency with no free exchange market.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
0%
Weight: 100
Extremely limited internet access, very slow and heavily censored.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
0%
Weight: 40
No coworking spaces available.
☕ 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.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
1%
Weight: 25
SIM cards available only under strict government control.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
2%
Weight: 30
Strict government control and limited freedoms negatively impact balance.
🌳 Environmental Quality
35%
Weight: 15
Industrial pollution present but some rural areas have cleaner environment.
🧼 Cleanliness
40%
Weight: 10
Urban areas moderately clean due to government efforts, but infrastructure is aging.
🗨️ Language Barrier
1%
Weight: 30
Extreme language barrier; English is rarely spoken.
💨 Air Quality
25%
Weight: 15
Air pollution from industry and coal usage affects quality.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
20%
Weight: 25
Limited facilities and freedoms for families.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
10%
Weight: 20
Healthcare infrastructure is outdated and limited, especially for foreigners.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
5%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is theoretically free but quality is poor; private care is inaccessible.
🏥 Healthcare
10%
Weight: 20
Limited and outdated healthcare services.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
30%
Weight: 80
Cold winters and hot summers with moderate rainfall; not ideal for year-round outdoor activities.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
60%
Weight: 10
Low risk of major natural disasters like earthquakes or hurricanes.
🏞️ Green Spaces
40%
Weight: 10
Some parks and green areas, but limited public access.
❄️ Air Conditioning
10%
Weight: 15
Very limited availability of air conditioning in public and private spaces.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
50%
Weight: 10
Four distinct seasons with cold winters and warm summers.
🔊 Noise Pollution
60%
Weight: 10
Generally low noise pollution due to limited traffic and industry.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
20%
Weight: 20
Rich traditional culture but highly controlled and isolated from global influences.
🌃 Nightlife
0%
Weight: 15
No nightlife accessible to foreigners.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
40%
Weight: 15
Some natural scenic areas but limited access and infrastructure.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
5%
Weight: 10
No formal language learning opportunities for foreigners.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
10%
Weight: 10
Highly controlled tours with limited freedom to explore.
🎳 Indoors Fun
0%
Weight: 10
No indoor entertainment options for foreigners.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
10%
Weight: 25
Very limited and controlled food options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
0%
Weight: 10
No yoga studios available.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
0%
Weight: 15
No fitness facilities accessible.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
10%
Weight: 15
Limited fresh produce and healthy food options.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
50%
Weight: 20
UTC+9 time zone; moderate overlap with Asia-Pacific but poor for Europe/Americas.
🤝 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
1%
Weight: 10
Extremely limited and controlled payment services.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
0%
Weight: 15
No adoption or legal framework for crypto.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
1%
Weight: 30
Very limited international flights; Hamhung airport has minimal connectivity.
🚇 Public Transit
10%
Weight: 20
Limited public transit options, mostly for locals.
🚶 Walkability
30%
Weight: 20
City is walkable but infrastructure is basic.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
0%
Weight: 15
No ride-sharing services.
🚲 Cycling
20%
Weight: 10
Some cycling possible but limited infrastructure.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
10%
Weight: 15
Limited and controlled intercity travel.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
0%
Weight: 10
No rental services available.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
20%
Weight: 20
Mobile coverage exists but limited and censored.
🔒 VPN Reliability
0%
Weight: 20
VPNs are illegal and blocked.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
30%
Weight: 15
Frequent power outages and unreliable supply.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
0%
Weight: 10
No public WiFi available.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
0%
Weight: 40
Extremely difficult to obtain tourist or business visas.
📊 Tax Friendliness
0%
Weight: 30
No tax framework for foreigners or digital nomads.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
0%
Weight: 15
No freedom of speech; strict government censorship.
🏛️ Political Stability
90%
Weight: 20
Highly stable government but authoritarian regime.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
0%
Weight: 15
Foreigners cannot open bank accounts.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
0%
Weight: 10
No business registration possible 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.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
0%
Weight: 25
No events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
0%
Weight: 20
No online community presence.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
85%
Weight: 100
Very safe in terms of crime, but surveillance is pervasive.
♀️ Female Friendly
10%
Weight: 50
Strict gender roles and limited freedoms for women.
✊ Racial Tolerance
10%
Weight: 50
Highly homogeneous society with limited tolerance for foreigners.