Mount Paektu, North Korea 🇰🇵
#2145
40.43694, 125.61028
Nomad Score:
12%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
12%
Weight: 150
Extremely low availability of goods and services, with limited options for digital nomads.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
10%
Weight: 80
Very limited accommodation options, primarily state-controlled, making it difficult for nomads.
🍎 Food & Groceries
15%
Weight: 40
Food options are scarce and heavily regulated, with limited availability of international cuisine.
🚌 Transportation Cost
20%
Weight: 20
Public transport is limited and not designed for ease of use by foreigners.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
5%
Weight: 15
Very few entertainment options available, primarily state-run and not geared towards tourists.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
0%
Weight: 10
No gyms or fitness facilities available for foreigners.
💱 Currency Stability
25%
Weight: 30
Currency is highly unstable and not widely accepted outside of state-run establishments.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
5%
Weight: 100
Internet access is heavily restricted and very slow, with limited availability.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
0%
Weight: 40
No coworking spaces available; the concept is not recognized in North Korea.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
0%
Weight: 30
No cafes with WiFi; internet access is highly restricted.
💻☕ 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
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 not applicable in the traditional sense due to state control.
🌳 Environmental Quality
30%
Weight: 15
Limited environmental regulations lead to some pollution, but nature is preserved in certain areas.
🧼 Cleanliness
35%
Weight: 10
Cleanliness varies; urban areas may be less clean due to limited resources.
🗨️ Language Barrier
5%
Weight: 30
Language barrier is significant; English is not widely spoken.
💨 Air Quality
40%
Weight: 15
Air quality is generally acceptable, but industrial pollution can be an issue in certain areas.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
20%
Weight: 20
Healthcare is limited and not up to international standards, primarily available to locals.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
30%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is technically free, but quality is poor and access is limited.
🏥 Healthcare
20%
Weight: 20
Healthcare facilities are inadequate for serious medical issues.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
40%
Weight: 80
Cold winters and limited seasonal variety; not ideal for outdoor activities.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
50%
Weight: 10
Moderate risk from natural disasters, but not particularly high.
🏞️ Green Spaces
30%
Weight: 10
Limited green spaces in urban areas; some parks exist but are not well-maintained.
❄️ Air Conditioning
10%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is rare and not widely available.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
30%
Weight: 10
Limited seasonal variety; primarily cold winters and mild summers.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
15%
Weight: 20
Cultural experiences are heavily regulated and not accessible to foreigners.
🌃 Nightlife
5%
Weight: 15
Very limited nightlife options, primarily state-controlled.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
40%
Weight: 15
Some natural beauty exists, but access is restricted.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
0%
Weight: 10
No opportunities for language learning, especially for foreign languages.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
10%
Weight: 10
Tours are heavily regulated and do not provide authentic local experiences.
🎳 Indoors Fun
5%
Weight: 10
Very few indoor activities available for entertainment.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
10%
Weight: 25
Limited food scene with very few options for international cuisine.
🧠 Yoga Studios
0%
Weight: 10
No yoga studios or wellness facilities available.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
0%
Weight: 15
No fitness facilities available for foreigners.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
10%
Weight: 15
Limited healthy food options available; diet is primarily based on local staples.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
50%
Weight: 20
Time zone is neutral for many global markets, but not particularly favorable.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
0%
Weight: 25
No networking opportunities for digital nomads.
💻 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 or quality work environments available.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
0%
Weight: 15
No startup scene; all business is state-controlled.
💳 Local Payment Services
10%
Weight: 10
Limited payment services available, primarily state-run.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
0%
Weight: 15
No adoption of blockchain or cryptocurrency; illegal in North Korea.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
20%
Weight: 30
Limited international flights and connectivity; primarily state-controlled.
🚇 Public Transit
25%
Weight: 20
Public transit exists but is not reliable or user-friendly for foreigners.
🚶 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 and infrastructure is poor.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
15%
Weight: 15
Limited intercity travel options available, primarily state-controlled.
🛵 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 restricted.
🔒 VPN Reliability
0%
Weight: 20
VPNs are illegal and not reliable in North Korea.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
20%
Weight: 15
Power outages are common, affecting reliability.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
0%
Weight: 10
No public WiFi available; internet access is heavily restricted.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
5%
Weight: 40
Visa process is complex and not friendly to digital nomads.
📊 Tax Friendliness
10%
Weight: 30
Tax system is not favorable for foreigners; all income is heavily taxed.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
0%
Weight: 15
No freedom of speech; strict government control over all forms of expression.
🏛️ Political Stability
20%
Weight: 20
Political stability is tenuous; government control is strict but maintains order.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
0%
Weight: 15
Impossible for foreigners to open bank accounts.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
0%
Weight: 10
No business registration available for foreigners.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No digital nomad visa available; all visas are heavily restricted.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
0%
Weight: 50
Not a nomad-friendly environment; strict regulations in place.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
0%
Weight: 25
No events or meetups for digital nomads.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
0%
Weight: 20
No online community presence for digital nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
20%
Weight: 100
Safety is maintained by the state, but risks exist for foreigners.
♀️ Female Friendly
25%
Weight: 50
Limited female-friendly environments; gender roles are traditional.
✊ Racial Tolerance
10%
Weight: 50
Limited racial tolerance; the society is largely homogenous.