Kaesong, North Korea 🇰🇵
#2144
38.021176, 126.524818
Nomad Score:
12%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
12%
Weight: 150
Extremely limited access to goods and services, leading to inflated prices for basic necessities.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
15%
Weight: 80
Very few options available, primarily state-controlled, making it difficult to find affordable housing.
🍎 Food & Groceries
10%
Weight: 40
Limited variety and availability of food items, with high prices for imported goods.
🚌 Transportation Cost
20%
Weight: 20
Public transportation is limited and not very accessible, with high costs for private transport.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
5%
Weight: 15
Very few entertainment options available, mostly state-controlled and not geared towards foreigners.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
0%
Weight: 10
No private gyms available; fitness facilities are extremely limited.
💱 Currency Stability
25%
Weight: 30
The economy is highly unstable, with significant fluctuations in currency value.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
5%
Weight: 100
Internet access is highly restricted and very slow, with limited availability.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
0%
Weight: 40
No coworking spaces available; work environments are heavily regulated.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
0%
Weight: 30
No cafes with WiFi; internet access is heavily controlled and limited.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
0%
Weight: 30
No cafes that cater to digital nomads or provide conducive work environments.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
0%
Weight: 100
Kaesong is not a destination for digital nomads due to strict regulations.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
10%
Weight: 30
Work-life balance is not a concept in the traditional sense; work is heavily monitored.
🌳 Environmental Quality
30%
Weight: 15
Some areas are relatively clean, but pollution is an issue in urban settings.
🧼 Cleanliness
40%
Weight: 10
Public spaces are maintained to some extent, but overall cleanliness varies.
🗨️ Language Barrier
20%
Weight: 30
Limited English proficiency among locals creates significant communication challenges.
💨 Air Quality
35%
Weight: 15
Air quality can be poor in urban areas, particularly due to industrial activity.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
20%
Weight: 20
Healthcare facilities are limited and often lack modern equipment and supplies.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
30%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is nominally free, but quality is very low and access is limited.
🏥 Healthcare
20%
Weight: 20
Overall healthcare system is underfunded and lacks essential services.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
50%
Weight: 80
Weather is moderate, with cold winters and warm summers, but lacks seasonal variety.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
60%
Weight: 10
Low risk of natural disasters, but occasional flooding can occur.
🏞️ Green Spaces
30%
Weight: 10
Limited green spaces available, primarily in urban areas.
❄️ Air Conditioning
10%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is not widely available or used due to economic constraints.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
40%
Weight: 10
Limited seasonal variety; winters can be harsh and summers are hot.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
20%
Weight: 20
Cultural experiences are heavily regulated and limited to state-sanctioned events.
🌃 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
0%
Weight: 10
No opportunities for language learning, especially for foreign languages.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
10%
Weight: 10
Very few local experiences available, mostly state-controlled tours.
🎳 Indoors Fun
5%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor activities available, primarily state-run.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
10%
Weight: 25
Food options are limited and lack variety; heavily regulated.
🧠 Yoga Studios
0%
Weight: 10
No yoga studios or wellness centers available.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
0%
Weight: 15
No private fitness facilities; limited access to exercise options.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
10%
Weight: 15
Limited access to healthy food options; diet is heavily reliant on staples.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
50%
Weight: 20
Time zone is neutral for most global interactions.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
0%
Weight: 25
No networking opportunities for digital nomads; heavily restricted environment.
💻 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; work environments are heavily regulated.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
0%
Weight: 15
No startup scene; all business activities are state-controlled.
💳 Local Payment Services
10%
Weight: 10
Limited payment options available; reliance on cash and state-controlled currency.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
0%
Weight: 15
No adoption of blockchain or cryptocurrency; heavily restricted economy.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
10%
Weight: 30
Limited international connectivity; few flights available.
🚇 Public Transit
20%
Weight: 20
Public transit is limited and not very reliable.
🚶 Walkability
40%
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
Limited cycling infrastructure; not a common mode of transport.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
10%
Weight: 15
Very limited intercity travel options; heavily regulated.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
0%
Weight: 10
No rental services available for scooters or bikes.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
10%
Weight: 20
Very limited mobile network coverage; access is heavily restricted.
🔒 VPN Reliability
0%
Weight: 20
VPNs are illegal and heavily monitored; no reliable access.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
20%
Weight: 15
Power outages are common; reliability is low.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
0%
Weight: 10
No public WiFi available; internet access is heavily restricted.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
10%
Weight: 40
Visa processes are complicated and restrictive for foreigners.
📊 Tax Friendliness
10%
Weight: 30
Tax system is complex and not favorable for foreigners.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
0%
Weight: 15
Freedom of speech is non-existent; strict censorship in place.
🏛️ Political Stability
20%
Weight: 20
Political situation is unstable; government control is pervasive.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
0%
Weight: 15
Very difficult for foreigners to open bank accounts; heavily regulated.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
0%
Weight: 10
Almost impossible for foreigners to register a business; state-controlled.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No digital nomad visa available; strict immigration policies.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
0%
Weight: 50
Kaesong is not a nomad-friendly city; heavily regulated environment.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
0%
Weight: 25
No events or meetups for digital nomads; heavily restricted.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
0%
Weight: 20
No online community presence for digital nomads; heavily censored.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
20%
Weight: 100
Safety is a concern due to strict government control and surveillance.
♀️ Female Friendly
10%
Weight: 50
Limited rights and freedoms for women; societal norms are restrictive.
✊ Racial Tolerance
10%
Weight: 50
Limited tolerance for foreigners; societal attitudes are generally negative.