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Nomad Score: 9%

πŸ’° Cost & Affordability

πŸ’Έ Cost of Living
2% Weight: 150
Extremely limited access to goods and services; prices are not market-driven and availability is scarce.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
1% Weight: 80
Accommodation is state-controlled with very limited options; not available for typical rental market.
🍎 Food & Groceries
3% Weight: 40
Food availability is highly restricted and quality is generally poor; imports are rare and expensive.
🚌 Transportation Cost
5% Weight: 20
Public transportation is minimal and heavily regulated; private transport options are nearly nonexistent.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
0% Weight: 15
No entertainment industry catering to foreigners; recreational activities are extremely limited.
πŸ‹οΈ Gym Membership Cost
0% Weight: 10
No commercial gyms or fitness centers available.
πŸ’± Currency Stability
10% Weight: 30
North Korean won is highly unstable and not convertible; strict currency controls in place.

πŸ’» Digital Nomad Essentials

πŸš€ Internet Speed
0% Weight: 100
Internet access is extremely limited, slow, and heavily censored; no reliable broadband for foreigners.
πŸ‘₯ Coworking Spaces Availability
0% Weight: 40
No coworking spaces exist.
β˜• Cafes with WiFi
0% Weight: 30
No cafes with WiFi accessible to foreigners.
πŸ’»β˜• Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
0% Weight: 30
No digital nomad infrastructure or cafes.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
0% Weight: 100
No digital nomads present due to strict travel and communication restrictions.
πŸ“± Local SIM Card Availability
0% Weight: 25
Foreigners cannot purchase local SIM cards.

🌟 Quality of Life

βš–οΈ Work-Life Balance
10% Weight: 30
Strict work culture with limited personal freedoms; no concept of work-life balance for foreigners.
🌳 Environmental Quality
35% Weight: 15
Remote mountainous area with generally clean environment but limited infrastructure.
🧼 Cleanliness
40% Weight: 10
Rural and natural areas are clean; urban areas may have limited sanitation services.
πŸ—¨οΈ Language Barrier
5% Weight: 30
Korean only; no English signage or services; extreme language barrier for foreigners.
πŸ’¨ Air Quality
60% Weight: 15
Remote mountainous location has relatively good air quality compared to urban North Korea.
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ Family Friendly
0% Weight: 25
Not suitable for families due to restrictions and lack of services.

πŸ₯ Healthcare

πŸ₯ Healthcare Quality
5% Weight: 20
Healthcare facilities are basic and under-resourced; not suitable for foreigners.
πŸ’‰ Healthcare Affordability
0% Weight: 25
Healthcare access is restricted and not available to foreigners in a typical sense.
πŸ₯ Healthcare
3% Weight: 20
Extremely limited healthcare infrastructure; emergency care for foreigners is nearly nonexistent.

🌿 Climate & Environment

β˜€οΈ Weather
20% Weight: 80
Cold, harsh winters and short summers; not ideal for outdoor activities year-round.
πŸŒͺ️ Natural Disaster Risk
70% Weight: 10
Low risk of major natural disasters such as earthquakes or hurricanes.
🏞️ Green Spaces
90% Weight: 10
Located in a mountainous, forested region with abundant natural green spaces.
❄️ Air Conditioning
0% Weight: 15
No air conditioning available in most buildings.
πŸ‚ Seasonal Variety
65% Weight: 10
Distinct seasons with cold winters and mild summers.
πŸ”Š Noise Pollution
80% Weight: 10
Very low noise pollution due to remote location and low population density.

🎭 Culture & Entertainment

🎭 Culture
10% Weight: 20
Highly controlled and isolated culture with no access to diverse cultural experiences.
πŸŒƒ Nightlife
0% Weight: 15
No nightlife or entertainment venues for foreigners.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
85% Weight: 15
Excellent for hiking and nature exploration in a remote, mountainous setting.
πŸ—£οΈ Language Learning Opportunities
2% Weight: 10
No formal language schools or opportunities for foreigners.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
5% Weight: 10
Tours are highly restricted and controlled; limited authentic local experiences.
🎳 Indoors Fun
0% Weight: 10
No indoor recreational facilities or entertainment.

🍎 Food & Fitness

🍽️ Food Scene
3% Weight: 25
Very limited food options, mostly traditional and basic; no international cuisine.
🧠 Yoga Studios
0% Weight: 10
No yoga studios or wellness centers.
πŸ‹οΈ Fitness Facilities
0% Weight: 15
No fitness centers or gyms.
πŸ₯— Healthy Food Options
10% Weight: 15
Limited fresh produce available; diet is basic and lacks variety.

πŸ’Ό Work Environment

πŸ•°οΈ Time Zone Favorability
50% Weight: 20
UTC+8:30 time zone is moderately compatible with East Asia but less so for Western countries.
🀝 Networking Opportunities
0% Weight: 25
No networking events or communities for digital nomads.
πŸ’» Remote Job Opportunities
0% Weight: 20
No local remote job market or opportunities.
πŸ†“ Freelance Ecosystem
0% Weight: 20
No freelance ecosystem or support.
🏒 Coworking Quality
0% Weight: 30
No coworking spaces.

πŸ“ˆ Business & Economy

πŸš€ Startup Scene
0% Weight: 15
No startup ecosystem.
πŸ’³ Local Payment Services
0% Weight: 10
No accessible local payment services for foreigners.
πŸ”— Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
0% Weight: 15
No adoption or legal framework for blockchain or cryptocurrencies.

πŸš† Transportation

✈️ Airport Connectivity
0% Weight: 30
No nearby international airports; access is extremely limited.
πŸš‡ Public Transit
0% Weight: 20
No public transit infrastructure in the area.
🚢 Walkability
30% Weight: 20
Small rural area, walkable but lacks infrastructure.
πŸš— Ride-sharing Services
0% Weight: 15
No ride-sharing services available.
🚲 Cycling
20% Weight: 10
Limited cycling infrastructure; mountainous terrain.
πŸš„ Intercity Travel Options
0% Weight: 15
No accessible intercity travel options for foreigners.
πŸ›΅ Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
0% Weight: 10
No rental services available.

πŸ“‘ Connectivity

πŸ“± Mobile Network Coverage
10% Weight: 20
Mobile coverage is limited and restricted; foreigners generally cannot access local SIMs.
πŸ”’ VPN Reliability
0% Weight: 20
VPN use is illegal and blocked.
⚑ Power Grid Reliability
20% Weight: 15
Frequent power outages and unreliable electricity supply.
πŸ“Ά Public WiFi Availability
0% Weight: 10
No public WiFi available.

βš–οΈ Legal & Administrative

πŸ›‚ Visa Ease
0% Weight: 40
Extremely difficult to obtain a visa; strict government controls.
πŸ“Š Tax Friendliness
0% Weight: 30
No tax system accessible or relevant for foreigners.
πŸ—£οΈ Freedom of Speech
0% Weight: 15
No freedom of speech; strict government censorship.
πŸ›οΈ Political Stability
30% Weight: 20
Stable government but highly authoritarian and isolated.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
0% Weight: 15
Foreigners cannot open bank accounts.
πŸ“„ Ease of Business Registration
0% Weight: 10
No possibility for foreigners to register businesses.
πŸ“„βœˆοΈ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0% Weight: 35
No digital nomad visa or equivalent.

🌍 Digital Nomad Community

🌍 Nomad Friendly
0% Weight: 50
Not friendly or accessible to digital nomads.
🀝 Nomad Events & Meetups
0% Weight: 25
No events or meetups.
🌐πŸ‘₯ Online Community Presence
0% Weight: 20
No online community presence for digital nomads.

πŸ›‘οΈ Safety & Tolerance

πŸ›‘οΈ Safety
50% Weight: 100
Physically safe due to isolation, but political risks and surveillance are high.
♀️ Female Friendly
0% Weight: 50
Not female friendly; strict societal controls.
✊ Racial Tolerance
0% Weight: 50
Highly homogeneous society with little tolerance for foreigners.

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