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Mount Paektu, North Korea π°π΅
#2145
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Nomad Score:
9%
π° Cost & Affordability
πΈ Cost of Living
2%
Weight: 150
Extremely limited access to goods and services; prices are not market-driven and availability is scarce.
π Accommodation Cost
1%
Weight: 80
Accommodation is state-controlled with very limited options; not available for typical rental market.
π Food & Groceries
3%
Weight: 40
Food availability is highly restricted and quality is generally poor; imports are rare and expensive.
π Transportation Cost
5%
Weight: 20
Public transportation is minimal and heavily regulated; private transport options are nearly nonexistent.
ποΈ Entertainment Cost
0%
Weight: 15
No entertainment industry catering to foreigners; recreational activities are extremely limited.
ποΈ Gym Membership Cost
0%
Weight: 10
No commercial gyms or fitness centers available.
π± Currency Stability
10%
Weight: 30
North Korean won is highly unstable and not convertible; strict currency controls in place.
π» Digital Nomad Essentials
π Internet Speed
0%
Weight: 100
Internet access is extremely limited, slow, and heavily censored; no reliable broadband for foreigners.
π₯ Coworking Spaces Availability
0%
Weight: 40
No coworking spaces exist.
β Cafes with WiFi
0%
Weight: 30
No cafes with WiFi accessible to foreigners.
π»β Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
0%
Weight: 30
No digital nomad infrastructure or cafes.
π Digital Nomad Popularity
0%
Weight: 100
No digital nomads present due to strict travel and communication restrictions.
π± Local SIM Card Availability
0%
Weight: 25
Foreigners cannot purchase local SIM cards.
π Quality of Life
βοΈ Work-Life Balance
10%
Weight: 30
Strict work culture with limited personal freedoms; no concept of work-life balance for foreigners.
π³ Environmental Quality
35%
Weight: 15
Remote mountainous area with generally clean environment but limited infrastructure.
π§Ό Cleanliness
40%
Weight: 10
Rural and natural areas are clean; urban areas may have limited sanitation services.
π¨οΈ Language Barrier
5%
Weight: 30
Korean only; no English signage or services; extreme language barrier for foreigners.
π¨ Air Quality
60%
Weight: 15
Remote mountainous location has relatively good air quality compared to urban North Korea.
π¨βπ©βπ§βπ¦ Family Friendly
0%
Weight: 25
Not suitable for families due to restrictions and lack of services.
π₯ Healthcare
π₯ Healthcare Quality
5%
Weight: 20
Healthcare facilities are basic and under-resourced; not suitable for foreigners.
π Healthcare Affordability
0%
Weight: 25
Healthcare access is restricted and not available to foreigners in a typical sense.
π₯ Healthcare
3%
Weight: 20
Extremely limited healthcare infrastructure; emergency care for foreigners is nearly nonexistent.
πΏ Climate & Environment
βοΈ Weather
20%
Weight: 80
Cold, harsh winters and short summers; not ideal for outdoor activities year-round.
πͺοΈ Natural Disaster Risk
70%
Weight: 10
Low risk of major natural disasters such as earthquakes or hurricanes.
ποΈ Green Spaces
90%
Weight: 10
Located in a mountainous, forested region with abundant natural green spaces.
βοΈ Air Conditioning
0%
Weight: 15
No air conditioning available in most buildings.
π Seasonal Variety
65%
Weight: 10
Distinct seasons with cold winters and mild summers.
π Noise Pollution
80%
Weight: 10
Very low noise pollution due to remote location and low population density.
π Culture & Entertainment
π Culture
10%
Weight: 20
Highly controlled and isolated culture with no access to diverse cultural experiences.
π Nightlife
0%
Weight: 15
No nightlife or entertainment venues for foreigners.
ποΈ Outdoors & Nature
85%
Weight: 15
Excellent for hiking and nature exploration in a remote, mountainous setting.
π£οΈ Language Learning Opportunities
2%
Weight: 10
No formal language schools or opportunities for foreigners.
π§ Local Experiences & Tours
5%
Weight: 10
Tours are highly restricted and controlled; limited authentic local experiences.
π³ Indoors Fun
0%
Weight: 10
No indoor recreational facilities or entertainment.
π Food & Fitness
π½οΈ Food Scene
3%
Weight: 25
Very limited food options, mostly traditional and basic; no international cuisine.
π§ Yoga Studios
0%
Weight: 10
No yoga studios or wellness centers.
ποΈ Fitness Facilities
0%
Weight: 15
No fitness centers or gyms.
π₯ Healthy Food Options
10%
Weight: 15
Limited fresh produce available; diet is basic and lacks variety.
πΌ Work Environment
π°οΈ Time Zone Favorability
50%
Weight: 20
UTC+8:30 time zone is moderately compatible with East Asia but less so for Western countries.
π€ Networking Opportunities
0%
Weight: 25
No networking events or communities for digital nomads.
π» Remote Job Opportunities
0%
Weight: 20
No local remote job market or opportunities.
π Freelance Ecosystem
0%
Weight: 20
No freelance ecosystem or support.
π’ Coworking Quality
0%
Weight: 30
No coworking spaces.
π Business & Economy
π Startup Scene
0%
Weight: 15
No startup ecosystem.
π³ Local Payment Services
0%
Weight: 10
No accessible local payment services for foreigners.
π Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
0%
Weight: 15
No adoption or legal framework for blockchain or cryptocurrencies.
π Transportation
βοΈ Airport Connectivity
0%
Weight: 30
No nearby international airports; access is extremely limited.
π Public Transit
0%
Weight: 20
No public transit infrastructure in the area.
πΆ Walkability
30%
Weight: 20
Small rural area, walkable but lacks infrastructure.
π Ride-sharing Services
0%
Weight: 15
No ride-sharing services available.
π² Cycling
20%
Weight: 10
Limited cycling infrastructure; mountainous terrain.
π Intercity Travel Options
0%
Weight: 15
No accessible intercity travel options for foreigners.
π΅ Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
0%
Weight: 10
No rental services available.
π‘ Connectivity
π± Mobile Network Coverage
10%
Weight: 20
Mobile coverage is limited and restricted; foreigners generally cannot access local SIMs.
π VPN Reliability
0%
Weight: 20
VPN use is illegal and blocked.
β‘ Power Grid Reliability
20%
Weight: 15
Frequent power outages and unreliable electricity supply.
πΆ Public WiFi Availability
0%
Weight: 10
No public WiFi available.
βοΈ Legal & Administrative
π Visa Ease
0%
Weight: 40
Extremely difficult to obtain a visa; strict government controls.
π Tax Friendliness
0%
Weight: 30
No tax system accessible or relevant for foreigners.
π£οΈ Freedom of Speech
0%
Weight: 15
No freedom of speech; strict government censorship.
ποΈ Political Stability
30%
Weight: 20
Stable government but highly authoritarian and isolated.
π¦ Ease of Opening Bank Account
0%
Weight: 15
Foreigners cannot open bank accounts.
π Ease of Business Registration
0%
Weight: 10
No possibility for foreigners to register businesses.
πβοΈ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No digital nomad visa or equivalent.
π Digital Nomad Community
π Nomad Friendly
0%
Weight: 50
Not friendly or accessible to digital nomads.
π€ Nomad Events & Meetups
0%
Weight: 25
No events or meetups.
ππ₯ Online Community Presence
0%
Weight: 20
No online community presence for digital nomads.
π‘οΈ Safety & Tolerance
π‘οΈ Safety
50%
Weight: 100
Physically safe due to isolation, but political risks and surveillance are high.
βοΈ Female Friendly
0%
Weight: 50
Not female friendly; strict societal controls.
β Racial Tolerance
0%
Weight: 50
Highly homogeneous society with little tolerance for foreigners.