Nampo, North Korea 🇰🇵
#2147
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Nomad Score:
13%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
5%
Weight: 150
Extremely limited market economy and sanctions cause scarcity and high prices for foreign goods; local prices are controlled but availability is poor.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
2%
Weight: 80
Accommodation is state-controlled with very limited options for foreigners; costs are not market-driven but access is highly restricted.
🍎 Food & Groceries
3%
Weight: 40
Food availability is limited and often of low variety; imported goods are rare and expensive.
🚌 Transportation Cost
10%
Weight: 20
Public transportation is very cheap but extremely limited and unreliable for foreigners.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
1%
Weight: 15
Entertainment options are minimal and heavily regulated; foreign-style entertainment is virtually nonexistent.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
0%
Weight: 10
No commercial gyms available for foreigners.
💱 Currency Stability
0%
Weight: 30
North Korean won is highly unstable and not convertible; strict currency controls in place.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
0%
Weight: 100
Internet access is extremely limited, slow, and heavily censored; no public WiFi.
👥 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 exist.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
0%
Weight: 100
No digital nomad presence due to restrictions and lack of infrastructure.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
10%
Weight: 30
Work-life balance is not applicable; strict state control over daily life.
🌳 Environmental Quality
35%
Weight: 15
Moderate air and water quality in coastal Nampo, but industrial pollution exists.
🧼 Cleanliness
40%
Weight: 10
Public areas are generally clean due to strict government control.
🗨️ Language Barrier
5%
Weight: 30
Almost all locals speak only Korean; no English signage or services.
💨 Air Quality
30%
Weight: 15
Industrial pollution affects air quality; coastal location helps somewhat.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
10%
Weight: 20
Healthcare infrastructure is basic and outdated; not suitable for foreigners.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
50%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is state-provided and free but of very low quality.
🏥 Healthcare
10%
Weight: 20
Limited access to modern medical care; foreigners advised to have insurance and seek care abroad.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
40%
Weight: 80
Temperate climate with cold winters and warm summers; moderate rainfall.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
70%
Weight: 10
Low risk of major natural disasters; occasional flooding possible.
🏞️ Green Spaces
20%
Weight: 10
Limited public parks and green spaces in urban areas.
❄️ Air Conditioning
5%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is rare and not commonly available.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
60%
Weight: 10
Four distinct seasons with cold winters and warm summers.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
20%
Weight: 20
Unique and isolated culture but heavily controlled and not accessible to foreigners.
🌃 Nightlife
0%
Weight: 15
No nightlife for foreigners; strict curfews and regulations.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
30%
Weight: 15
Some coastal and rural natural areas nearby but limited access.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
10%
Weight: 10
No formal language schools for foreigners; Korean is difficult to learn locally.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
15%
Weight: 10
Tours are highly controlled and limited to government-approved itineraries.
🎳 Indoors Fun
5%
Weight: 10
Very limited indoor entertainment options.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
10%
Weight: 25
Local cuisine is basic and limited; no international food options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
0%
Weight: 10
No yoga studios available.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
0%
Weight: 15
No commercial fitness facilities.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
10%
Weight: 15
Limited fresh produce; diet is basic and carbohydrate-heavy.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
50%
Weight: 20
UTC+8:30 time zone is moderately convenient for Asia but less so for Europe/Americas.
🤝 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
0%
Weight: 10
No accessible local payment services for foreigners.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
0%
Weight: 15
No known adoption or legal framework.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
1%
Weight: 30
Nampo has limited airport facilities; international access is highly restricted.
🚇 Public Transit
10%
Weight: 20
Limited and unreliable public transit.
🚶 Walkability
30%
Weight: 20
City is small and walkable but infrastructure is basic.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
0%
Weight: 15
No ride-sharing services.
🚲 Cycling
20%
Weight: 10
Cycling possible but limited infrastructure.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
10%
Weight: 15
Intercity travel is highly restricted and controlled.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
0%
Weight: 10
No rental services available.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
10%
Weight: 20
Mobile network exists but is limited and censored; foreigners have no access.
🔒 VPN Reliability
0%
Weight: 20
VPNs are illegal and blocked.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
20%
Weight: 15
Frequent power outages and unreliable supply.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
0%
Weight: 10
No public WiFi available.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
0%
Weight: 40
Extremely difficult to obtain visa; strict government control.
📊 Tax Friendliness
0%
Weight: 30
No tax system applicable for foreigners.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
0%
Weight: 15
No freedom of speech; strict censorship.
🏛️ Political Stability
90%
Weight: 20
Highly stable government but authoritarian regime.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
0%
Weight: 15
Foreigners cannot open bank accounts.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
0%
Weight: 10
No business registration possible for foreigners.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No digital nomad visa or equivalent.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
0%
Weight: 50
Not friendly to digital nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
0%
Weight: 25
No events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
0%
Weight: 20
No online community presence.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
80%
Weight: 100
Very safe in terms of crime, but political risks exist.
♀️ Female Friendly
10%
Weight: 50
Traditional gender roles and restrictions; not friendly for foreign women.
✊ Racial Tolerance
5%
Weight: 50
Very little exposure to foreigners; potential for discrimination.