Hamhung, North Korea 🇰🇵
#2151
39.916545, 127.538427
Nomad Score:
15%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
12%
Weight: 150
Extremely limited availability of goods and services leads to inflated prices.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
25%
Weight: 80
Limited options for accommodation, mostly state-run, with prices not reflective of quality.
🍎 Food & Groceries
18%
Weight: 40
Availability of food is restricted, and prices are high for basic groceries.
🚌 Transportation Cost
30%
Weight: 20
Public transportation is limited and not very reliable, but costs are low when available.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
5%
Weight: 15
Very few entertainment options available, and those that exist are heavily regulated.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
0%
Weight: 10
No private gyms or fitness centers available for public use.
💱 Currency Stability
20%
Weight: 30
The economy is highly controlled, leading to instability in currency value.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
5%
Weight: 100
Internet access is extremely limited and heavily monitored, with very slow speeds.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
0%
Weight: 40
No coworking spaces available due to strict regulations on business operations.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
0%
Weight: 30
Very few cafes exist, and those that do do not offer WiFi.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
0%
Weight: 30
No cafes cater to digital nomads due to lack of infrastructure.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
0%
Weight: 100
North Korea is not a destination for digital nomads due to restrictions.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
10%
Weight: 30
Work-life balance is non-existent due to strict government control over personal lives.
🌳 Environmental Quality
35%
Weight: 15
Some areas are relatively clean, but pollution is an issue in industrial zones.
🧼 Cleanliness
40%
Weight: 10
Public spaces are maintained to an extent, but overall cleanliness varies.
🗨️ Language Barrier
90%
Weight: 30
English is rarely spoken, creating a significant barrier for foreigners.
💨 Air Quality
30%
Weight: 15
Air quality is poor in urban areas due to industrial emissions.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
20%
Weight: 20
Healthcare is basic and often lacks necessary supplies and equipment.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
50%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is free but often ineffective due to lack of resources.
🏥 Healthcare
25%
Weight: 20
Limited access to quality healthcare services.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
40%
Weight: 80
Cold winters and hot summers, with limited seasonal variety.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
50%
Weight: 10
Moderate risk of natural disasters, including floods and droughts.
🏞️ Green Spaces
20%
Weight: 10
Limited green spaces available for public use.
❄️ Air Conditioning
10%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is rare and typically only found in government buildings.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
40%
Weight: 10
Limited seasonal variety, with distinct cold and warm seasons.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
15%
Weight: 20
Cultural experiences are heavily controlled and limited.
🌃 Nightlife
5%
Weight: 15
Very limited nightlife options, mostly state-controlled.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
30%
Weight: 15
Some natural beauty exists, but access is restricted.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
0%
Weight: 10
No opportunities for language learning due to restrictions.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
10%
Weight: 10
Tours are heavily regulated and do not offer authentic local experiences.
🎳 Indoors Fun
5%
Weight: 10
Very few indoor entertainment options available.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
10%
Weight: 25
Limited food options, mostly state-run with little variety.
🧠 Yoga Studios
0%
Weight: 10
No yoga studios or wellness centers available.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
0%
Weight: 15
No fitness facilities available for public use.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
15%
Weight: 15
Limited access to healthy food options due to restrictions.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
50%
Weight: 20
Time zone is reasonable for communication with some regions.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
0%
Weight: 25
No networking opportunities due to strict regulations.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
0%
Weight: 20
No remote job opportunities available due to government restrictions.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
0%
Weight: 20
No freelance ecosystem exists in North Korea.
🏢 Coworking Quality
0%
Weight: 30
No coworking spaces available.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
0%
Weight: 15
No startup scene due to government control over business.
💳 Local Payment Services
10%
Weight: 10
Limited payment services available, mostly cash-based.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
0%
Weight: 15
No adoption of blockchain or cryptocurrency due to government restrictions.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
20%
Weight: 30
Limited international flights and connectivity.
🚇 Public Transit
25%
Weight: 20
Public transit exists but is often unreliable.
🚶 Walkability
30%
Weight: 20
Some areas are walkable, but infrastructure is lacking.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
0%
Weight: 15
No ride-sharing services available.
🚲 Cycling
10%
Weight: 10
Cycling is not common due to lack of infrastructure.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
20%
Weight: 15
Limited intercity travel options available.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
0%
Weight: 10
No rental services available.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
10%
Weight: 20
Very limited mobile network coverage and access.
🔒 VPN Reliability
0%
Weight: 20
VPNs are illegal and not reliable.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
20%
Weight: 15
Power outages are common, affecting reliability.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
0%
Weight: 10
No public WiFi available.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
10%
Weight: 40
Visa process is complex and restrictive.
📊 Tax Friendliness
30%
Weight: 30
Taxation is controlled by the state, with limited transparency.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
0%
Weight: 15
No freedom of speech; all media is state-controlled.
🏛️ Political Stability
20%
Weight: 20
Political situation is unstable and unpredictable.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
0%
Weight: 15
Very difficult to open a bank account for foreigners.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
0%
Weight: 10
Almost impossible for foreigners to register a business.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No digital nomad visa available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
0%
Weight: 50
Completely unfriendly to nomads due to restrictions.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
0%
Weight: 25
No events or meetups for nomads.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
0%
Weight: 20
No online community presence due to restrictions.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
30%
Weight: 100
Safety is a concern due to political instability.
♀️ Female Friendly
20%
Weight: 50
Limited rights and opportunities for women.
✊ Racial Tolerance
10%
Weight: 50
Limited tolerance for diversity; strict government control.