Mount Kumgang, North Korea 🇰🇵
#2148
38.77411, 127.936745
Nomad Score:
14%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
10%
Weight: 150
Extremely high due to limited availability of goods and services, coupled with state-controlled pricing.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
15%
Weight: 80
Very limited options available, primarily state-run hotels with high prices for foreigners.
🍎 Food & Groceries
20%
Weight: 40
Limited variety and availability of food; prices are high for imported goods.
🚌 Transportation Cost
25%
Weight: 20
Public transportation is limited and often unreliable; costs are relatively high for what is available.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
10%
Weight: 15
Very few entertainment options available, mostly state-controlled and expensive.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
5%
Weight: 10
Very few gyms available, and those that exist are often not accessible to foreigners.
💱 Currency Stability
20%
Weight: 30
The North Korean won is highly unstable and not widely accepted outside the country.
💻 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 foreign business operations.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
0%
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 due to restrictions on foreign presence.
🌟 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 influenced by state control and limited personal freedom.
🌳 Environmental Quality
30%
Weight: 15
Environmental quality is poor in urban areas, with limited green spaces.
🧼 Cleanliness
40%
Weight: 10
Some areas are maintained, but overall cleanliness is inconsistent.
🗨️ Language Barrier
80%
Weight: 30
English is rarely spoken, creating a significant barrier for communication.
💨 Air Quality
40%
Weight: 15
Air quality is generally poor in urban areas due to industrial pollution.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
20%
Weight: 20
Healthcare facilities are limited and often lack modern equipment.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
30%
Weight: 25
While basic healthcare is free, quality is often lacking and private options are expensive.
🏥 Healthcare
20%
Weight: 20
Healthcare is state-run and often inadequate for serious conditions.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
50%
Weight: 80
Experiences four seasons, but winters can be harsh and long.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
40%
Weight: 10
Moderate risk from floods and typhoons, particularly in certain regions.
🏞️ Green Spaces
20%
Weight: 10
Limited green spaces available, mostly in urban areas.
❄️ Air Conditioning
10%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is rare and typically only found in high-end hotels.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
50%
Weight: 10
Experiences distinct seasons, but extreme temperatures can be challenging.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
30%
Weight: 20
Cultural experiences are heavily regulated and limited to state-approved activities.
🌃 Nightlife
5%
Weight: 15
Very limited nightlife options, primarily state-controlled.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
40%
Weight: 15
Some natural beauty exists, but access is restricted and limited.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
0%
Weight: 10
No opportunities for language learning due to restrictions on foreign education.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
10%
Weight: 10
Tours are heavily regulated and limited to state-approved itineraries.
🎳 Indoors Fun
5%
Weight: 10
Very few indoor activities available, mostly state-run.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
10%
Weight: 25
Limited food scene with few options for variety or quality.
🧠 Yoga Studios
0%
Weight: 10
No yoga studios available due to restrictions on fitness activities.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
5%
Weight: 15
Very few fitness facilities available, mostly in state-run hotels.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
10%
Weight: 15
Limited access to healthy food options; diet is often lacking in variety.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
50%
Weight: 20
Time zone is reasonable for communication with many countries, but limited connectivity.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
0%
Weight: 25
No networking opportunities available due to restrictions on foreign interactions.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
0%
Weight: 20
No remote job opportunities available due to strict regulations.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
0%
Weight: 20
No freelance ecosystem exists due to government control.
🏢 Coworking Quality
0%
Weight: 30
No coworking spaces available, making it impossible to assess quality.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
0%
Weight: 15
No startup scene exists due to government restrictions on entrepreneurship.
💳 Local Payment Services
10%
Weight: 10
Limited payment options available, primarily state-controlled.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
0%
Weight: 15
No adoption of blockchain or cryptocurrency due to government regulations.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
10%
Weight: 30
Limited international flights and connectivity; heavily regulated.
🚇 Public Transit
20%
Weight: 20
Public transit is limited and often unreliable.
🚶 Walkability
30%
Weight: 20
Some areas are walkable, but overall infrastructure is lacking.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
0%
Weight: 15
No ride-sharing services available due to government restrictions.
🚲 Cycling
10%
Weight: 10
Cycling is not common and infrastructure is lacking.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
20%
Weight: 15
Limited intercity travel options available, primarily state-controlled.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
0%
Weight: 10
No rental services available due to restrictions.
📡 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 due to government restrictions.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
20%
Weight: 15
Power outages are common, affecting reliability.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
0%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is virtually non-existent due to strict regulations.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
10%
Weight: 40
Visa processes are complex and restrictive for foreigners.
📊 Tax Friendliness
0%
Weight: 30
Tax policies are not favorable for foreigners, with high state control.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
0%
Weight: 15
Freedom of speech is severely restricted in North Korea.
🏛️ Political Stability
20%
Weight: 20
Political stability is tenuous, with potential for sudden changes.
🏦 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 heavily restricted and controlled by the state.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No digital nomad visa options available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
0%
Weight: 50
North Korea is not a nomad-friendly destination.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
0%
Weight: 25
No events or meetups for nomads due to restrictions.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
0%
Weight: 20
No online community presence for nomads due to internet restrictions.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
20%
Weight: 100
Safety is a concern due to strict government control and potential for arbitrary detention.
♀️ Female Friendly
20%
Weight: 50
Gender equality is limited, and women face significant societal restrictions.
✊ Racial Tolerance
10%
Weight: 50
Racial tolerance is low, with a homogenous society and strict control over foreign interactions.