Pyongyang, North Korea 🇰🇵
#2143
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Nomad Score:
16%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
12%
Weight: 150
Extremely high cost for foreigners due to controlled economy and limited access to goods.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
5%
Weight: 80
Very limited options for foreigners, often expensive and restricted to government-approved places.
🍎 Food & Groceries
10%
Weight: 40
Scarce variety and high prices for imported foods; local options are limited and basic.
🚌 Transportation Cost
30%
Weight: 20
Public transport is cheap but limited; private transport options are scarce and expensive.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
3%
Weight: 15
Very limited entertainment options for foreigners; most cultural events are state-controlled.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
1%
Weight: 10
Gyms are virtually non-existent or inaccessible for foreigners.
💱 Currency Stability
2%
Weight: 30
Highly unstable and controlled currency with strict exchange regulations.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
0%
Weight: 100
Internet access is extremely limited, slow, and heavily censored; no reliable broadband.
👥 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 due to strict regulations and lack of infrastructure.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
10%
Weight: 25
Available but restricted and monitored.
🌟 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
Air quality varies; some industrial pollution but generally less crowded than major cities.
🧼 Cleanliness
60%
Weight: 10
Public areas are relatively clean due to strict government enforcement.
🗨️ Language Barrier
5%
Weight: 30
Korean is the only language; English is almost non-existent, making communication very difficult.
💨 Air Quality
35%
Weight: 15
Moderate air pollution from industry and coal usage, but less severe than some neighboring cities.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
20%
Weight: 25
Limited amenities and services for families, especially foreigners.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
20%
Weight: 20
Healthcare is basic and outdated; limited access to modern facilities for foreigners.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
70%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is state-provided and free for locals; foreigners may face high costs for private care.
🏥 Healthcare
20%
Weight: 20
Limited quality and availability of healthcare services.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
42%
Weight: 80
Cold winters and hot summers; seasonal variation but harsh winter months.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
75%
Weight: 10
Low risk of natural disasters such as earthquakes or hurricanes.
🏞️ Green Spaces
50%
Weight: 10
Some parks and green areas, but limited access and development.
❄️ Air Conditioning
10%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is rare and not commonly available in public or private spaces.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
60%
Weight: 10
Four distinct seasons with cold winters and warm summers.
🔊 Noise Pollution
60%
Weight: 10
Relatively low noise pollution compared to major global cities.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
30%
Weight: 20
Rich traditional culture but heavily controlled and isolated from global influences.
🌃 Nightlife
2%
Weight: 15
Virtually no nightlife options for foreigners.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
40%
Weight: 15
Some natural areas nearby but limited access and infrastructure.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
10%
Weight: 10
No formal language schools for foreigners; very limited opportunities.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
20%
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
15%
Weight: 25
Limited variety and availability of international cuisine.
🧠 Yoga Studios
0%
Weight: 10
No known yoga studios.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
5%
Weight: 15
Very limited fitness facilities accessible to foreigners.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
20%
Weight: 15
Limited availability of fresh and healthy food options.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
65%
Weight: 20
UTC+9, favorable for East Asia but less so for Europe or Americas.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
0%
Weight: 25
No networking opportunities for digital nomads.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
0%
Weight: 20
No local remote job market or opportunities.
🆓 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
5%
Weight: 10
Extremely limited payment services; cash and state-controlled systems only.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
0%
Weight: 15
No adoption or legal framework for blockchain or cryptocurrencies.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
10%
Weight: 30
Very limited international flights with strict controls.
🚇 Public Transit
35%
Weight: 20
Basic metro and bus system, but limited coverage and accessibility.
🚶 Walkability
50%
Weight: 20
City center is walkable but limited pedestrian infrastructure.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
0%
Weight: 15
No ride-sharing services available.
🚲 Cycling
10%
Weight: 10
Cycling infrastructure is minimal and not common.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
20%
Weight: 15
Limited train and bus services with restricted access.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
0%
Weight: 10
No scooter or bike rental services.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
20%
Weight: 20
Mobile coverage exists but limited and heavily monitored.
🔒 VPN Reliability
0%
Weight: 20
VPNs are banned and unreliable.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
40%
Weight: 15
Frequent power outages and unstable 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 system for foreigners; not applicable.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
0%
Weight: 15
No freedom of speech; strict censorship.
🏛️ Political Stability
90%
Weight: 20
Highly stable politically due to authoritarian regime.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
0%
Weight: 15
Foreigners cannot open 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 aspect.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
0%
Weight: 25
No events or meetups for nomads.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
0%
Weight: 20
No online community presence for digital nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
75%
Weight: 100
Very safe in terms of crime due to strict government control.
♀️ Female Friendly
10%
Weight: 50
Gender roles are traditional; limited freedoms for women.
✊ Racial Tolerance
5%
Weight: 50
Very little exposure to foreigners; potential for discrimination.