Mount Paektu, North Korea 🇰🇵
#2145
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Nomad Score:
11%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
12%
Weight: 150
Extremely limited market economy; most goods are state-controlled and scarce, making cost of living unpredictable and generally high for foreigners.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
5%
Weight: 80
Accommodation options for foreigners are very limited, typically confined to government-approved hotels with high prices and low availability.
🍎 Food & Groceries
10%
Weight: 40
Food options are limited, with most groceries being state-supplied; foreign food items are rare and expensive.
🚌 Transportation Cost
20%
Weight: 20
Public transportation is minimal and mostly restricted; private transport is scarce and expensive for foreigners.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
3%
Weight: 15
Entertainment options are extremely limited and controlled by the state; foreign-style entertainment is virtually nonexistent.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
0%
Weight: 10
No accessible gyms for foreigners; fitness facilities are virtually nonexistent.
💱 Currency Stability
2%
Weight: 30
North Korean won is highly unstable and non-convertible; foreign currencies are used unofficially.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
1%
Weight: 100
Internet access is heavily restricted, extremely slow, and monitored; no reliable broadband for foreigners.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
0%
Weight: 40
No coworking spaces available.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
0%
Weight: 30
No cafes with WiFi accessible to foreigners.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
0%
Weight: 30
No digital nomad friendly cafes.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
0%
Weight: 100
No digital nomad presence.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
10%
Weight: 30
Strict government control and limited freedoms negatively impact work-life balance.
🌳 Environmental Quality
45%
Weight: 15
Remote mountainous area with relatively clean air but limited infrastructure.
🧼 Cleanliness
30%
Weight: 10
Basic cleanliness maintained in tourist areas but overall infrastructure is poor.
🗨️ Language Barrier
5%
Weight: 30
Korean only; no English signage or services for foreigners.
💨 Air Quality
50%
Weight: 15
Remote location with generally good air quality due to low industrial activity.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
5%
Weight: 20
Healthcare is basic and not up to international standards; foreigners have limited access.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
20%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is state-provided but foreigners must pay high fees for limited services.
🏥 Healthcare
5%
Weight: 20
Very limited healthcare facilities and services for foreigners.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
10%
Weight: 80
Harsh, cold winters and short summers; often cloudy and rainy.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
70%
Weight: 10
Low risk of major natural disasters such as earthquakes or hurricanes.
🏞️ Green Spaces
80%
Weight: 10
Located in a mountainous, forested area with abundant natural green spaces.
❄️ Air Conditioning
0%
Weight: 15
Very limited availability of air conditioning in accommodations.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
60%
Weight: 10
Distinct seasons with cold winters and mild summers.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
30%
Weight: 20
Unique and isolated culture but heavily controlled and not open to foreigners.
🌃 Nightlife
0%
Weight: 15
No nightlife options for foreigners.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
90%
Weight: 15
Excellent natural surroundings with mountains, forests, and hiking opportunities.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
10%
Weight: 10
No formal language schools or opportunities for foreigners.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
20%
Weight: 10
Tours are highly controlled and limited to government-approved itineraries.
🎳 Indoors Fun
0%
Weight: 10
No indoor entertainment options for foreigners.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
10%
Weight: 25
Very limited food options, mostly traditional Korean with no variety.
🧠 Yoga Studios
0%
Weight: 10
No yoga studios available.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
0%
Weight: 15
No fitness facilities accessible to foreigners.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
20%
Weight: 15
Limited fresh produce but generally traditional Korean diet is healthy.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
50%
Weight: 20
UTC+8:30 is inconvenient for many global time zones.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
0%
Weight: 25
No networking opportunities for digital nomads.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
0%
Weight: 20
No local remote job market.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
0%
Weight: 20
No freelance ecosystem.
🏢 Coworking Quality
0%
Weight: 30
No coworking spaces.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
0%
Weight: 15
No startup ecosystem.
💳 Local Payment Services
1%
Weight: 10
No accessible local payment services for foreigners; cash and foreign currency only.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
0%
Weight: 15
No adoption or legal framework for blockchain or crypto.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
2%
Weight: 30
Nearest airports are limited and flights are heavily restricted.
🚇 Public Transit
0%
Weight: 20
No public transit available in the area.
🚶 Walkability
30%
Weight: 20
Small area but infrastructure is poor and pedestrian facilities limited.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
0%
Weight: 15
No ride-sharing services.
🚲 Cycling
20%
Weight: 10
Possible in rural areas but no dedicated cycling infrastructure.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
5%
Weight: 15
Very limited and controlled intercity travel options.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
0%
Weight: 10
No scooter or bike rentals.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
10%
Weight: 20
Mobile coverage exists but is limited and heavily monitored.
🔒 VPN Reliability
0%
Weight: 20
VPN use is illegal and blocked.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
20%
Weight: 15
Frequent power outages and unreliable electricity supply.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
0%
Weight: 10
No public WiFi available.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
1%
Weight: 40
Extremely difficult to obtain a visa; strict government control.
📊 Tax Friendliness
0%
Weight: 30
No tax information available; foreign income taxation unclear.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
0%
Weight: 15
No freedom of speech; strict government censorship.
🏛️ Political Stability
30%
Weight: 20
Stable government but highly authoritarian and unpredictable policies.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
0%
Weight: 15
Foreigners cannot open local bank accounts.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
0%
Weight: 10
No possibility for foreigners to register businesses.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No digital nomad visa available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
0%
Weight: 50
Not friendly to digital nomads in any capacity.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
0%
Weight: 25
No events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
0%
Weight: 20
No online community presence.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
60%
Weight: 100
Low crime rates but strict government surveillance and control.
♀️ Female Friendly
10%
Weight: 50
Highly restrictive society with limited freedoms for women.
✊ Racial Tolerance
5%
Weight: 50
Very homogeneous society with limited exposure to foreigners; potential discrimination.