Nampo, North Korea 🇰🇵
#2147
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Nomad Score:
15%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
12%
Weight: 150
Extremely limited market economy; most goods are state-controlled with scarcity and high unofficial costs.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
5%
Weight: 80
Accommodation is state-provided with no open market; foreigners have limited options and high unofficial costs.
🍎 Food & Groceries
10%
Weight: 40
Food availability is limited and controlled; imported goods are scarce and expensive.
🚌 Transportation Cost
20%
Weight: 20
Public transport is minimal and often unreliable; private transport options are extremely limited.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
3%
Weight: 15
Virtually no entertainment options for foreigners; state-controlled cultural events only.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
0%
Weight: 10
No commercial gyms available for foreigners.
💱 Currency Stability
5%
Weight: 30
North Korean won is highly unstable and not convertible; strict currency controls.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
1%
Weight: 100
Internet access is extremely limited, slow, and heavily censored; mostly unavailable for foreigners.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
0%
Weight: 40
No coworking spaces exist.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
0%
Weight: 30
No cafes with WiFi accessible to foreigners.
💻☕ 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 restrictions.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
10%
Weight: 25
Available only to select foreigners under strict controls.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
10%
Weight: 30
Strict government control and limited freedoms negatively impact work-life balance.
🌳 Environmental Quality
40%
Weight: 15
Industrial pollution exists but rural areas have relatively clean environment.
🧼 Cleanliness
50%
Weight: 10
Public areas are generally clean due to strict regulations.
🗨️ Language Barrier
5%
Weight: 30
Korean language only; no English signage or support.
💨 Air Quality
35%
Weight: 15
Air quality varies; some industrial pollution but less than major cities.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
10%
Weight: 25
Not suitable for families due to restrictions and lack of amenities.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
10%
Weight: 20
Healthcare is basic and outdated; not suitable for foreigners.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
80%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is state-provided and free but quality is very low.
🏥 Healthcare
10%
Weight: 20
Limited facilities and medical supplies; foreigners advised to have insurance elsewhere.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
30%
Weight: 80
Cold winters and hot summers; overall harsh continental climate.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
60%
Weight: 10
Low risk of major natural disasters like earthquakes or hurricanes.
🏞️ Green Spaces
50%
Weight: 10
Some parks and green areas, but limited public access.
❄️ Air Conditioning
5%
Weight: 15
Very limited availability of air conditioning in public and private spaces.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
70%
Weight: 10
Four distinct seasons with cold winters and warm summers.
🔊 Noise Pollution
60%
Weight: 10
Generally low noise pollution due to limited traffic and industry.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
30%
Weight: 20
Rich traditional culture but heavily state-controlled and isolated.
🌃 Nightlife
0%
Weight: 15
No nightlife for foreigners.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
55%
Weight: 15
Some natural scenic areas but limited access and infrastructure.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
10%
Weight: 10
No formal language schools for foreigners.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
20%
Weight: 10
Tours are strictly controlled and limited to government-approved itineraries.
🎳 Indoors Fun
5%
Weight: 10
Very limited indoor entertainment options.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
20%
Weight: 25
Limited variety and availability of food; mostly traditional Korean cuisine.
🧠 Yoga Studios
0%
Weight: 10
No yoga studios available.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
0%
Weight: 15
No commercial fitness facilities.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
20%
Weight: 15
Limited fresh produce; diet mostly traditional and basic.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
50%
Weight: 20
UTC+8:30, somewhat inconvenient for many global remote work hubs.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
0%
Weight: 25
No professional networking opportunities for foreigners.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
0%
Weight: 20
No local remote job market or freelance ecosystem.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
0%
Weight: 20
Nonexistent.
🏢 Coworking Quality
0%
Weight: 30
No coworking spaces.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
0%
Weight: 15
No startup ecosystem.
💳 Local Payment Services
5%
Weight: 10
No international payment services; cash and barter dominate.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
0%
Weight: 15
No adoption or legal framework.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
10%
Weight: 30
Limited flights mostly to China and Russia; very restricted.
🚇 Public Transit
10%
Weight: 20
Minimal public transit infrastructure.
🚶 Walkability
40%
Weight: 20
City is walkable but infrastructure is basic.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
0%
Weight: 15
No ride-sharing services.
🚲 Cycling
10%
Weight: 10
Limited cycling infrastructure.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
20%
Weight: 15
Limited train and bus services; travel is restricted.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
0%
Weight: 10
Not available.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
20%
Weight: 20
Mobile network exists but limited and heavily monitored.
🔒 VPN Reliability
0%
Weight: 20
VPNs are illegal and blocked.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
30%
Weight: 15
Frequent power outages common.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
0%
Weight: 10
No public WiFi accessible to foreigners.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
0%
Weight: 40
Extremely difficult to obtain visa; strict controls.
📊 Tax Friendliness
0%
Weight: 30
No tax system applicable to foreigners; no incentives.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
0%
Weight: 15
No freedom of speech; strict censorship.
🏛️ Political Stability
90%
Weight: 20
Highly stable regime but authoritarian.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
0%
Weight: 15
Foreigners cannot open bank accounts.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
0%
Weight: 10
No private business registration for foreigners.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No such visa available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
0%
Weight: 50
Not at all friendly to digital nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
0%
Weight: 25
None exist.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
0%
Weight: 20
No online digital nomad community.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
70%
Weight: 100
Low crime rates but high government surveillance.
♀️ Female Friendly
10%
Weight: 50
Traditional gender roles and restrictions limit female independence.
✊ Racial Tolerance
20%
Weight: 50
Very little exposure to foreigners; unknown tolerance levels.