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Pyongyang, North Korea 🇰🇵
#2143
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Nomad Score:
14%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
12%
Weight: 150
Extremely high cost for foreigners due to limited access and controlled economy; most goods are scarce and expensive.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
8%
Weight: 80
Accommodation options for foreigners are very limited and costly, mostly restricted to government-approved hotels.
🍎 Food & Groceries
10%
Weight: 40
Food options are limited and expensive for foreigners; local groceries are scarce and controlled.
🚌 Transportation Cost
20%
Weight: 20
Public transport is cheap for locals but largely inaccessible to foreigners; taxis and private transport are expensive.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
5%
Weight: 15
Entertainment options for foreigners are extremely limited and tightly controlled.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
0%
Weight: 10
No accessible gyms for foreigners; fitness facilities are virtually non-existent.
💱 Currency Stability
3%
Weight: 30
North Korean won is highly unstable and non-convertible; foreign currency use is tightly controlled.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
1%
Weight: 100
Internet access is extremely restricted, slow, and heavily censored; 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 exist.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
0%
Weight: 100
No digital nomad presence or community.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
0%
Weight: 25
Foreigners cannot obtain local SIM cards.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
10%
Weight: 30
Strict government control and surveillance limit personal freedom and work-life balance.
🌳 Environmental Quality
45%
Weight: 15
Air pollution is moderate; some green areas exist but industrial pollution affects quality.
🧼 Cleanliness
60%
Weight: 10
Public areas in Pyongyang are relatively clean due to strict regulations.
🗨️ Language Barrier
5%
Weight: 30
Almost all locals speak only Korean; English is rarely spoken, creating a significant language barrier.
💨 Air Quality
35%
Weight: 15
Air quality can be poor due to coal burning and industrial emissions.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
10%
Weight: 25
Not suitable for families due to restrictions and lack of amenities.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
10%
Weight: 20
Healthcare facilities are outdated and limited; foreigners have restricted access.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
5%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is state-provided but quality is low; private care for foreigners is expensive and limited.
🏥 Healthcare
10%
Weight: 20
Overall healthcare system is underdeveloped and inaccessible for foreigners.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
32%
Weight: 80
Cold winters and hot summers with moderate rainfall; not ideal for year-round outdoor activities.
🌪️ 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 in Pyongyang, but limited access for foreigners.
❄️ Air Conditioning
20%
Weight: 15
Limited availability of air conditioning in public and private spaces.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
65%
Weight: 10
Distinct four seasons with cold winters and warm summers.
🔊 Noise Pollution
60%
Weight: 10
Relatively low noise pollution due to controlled urban environment.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
40%
Weight: 20
Unique and isolated culture with limited exposure to foreigners.
🌃 Nightlife
0%
Weight: 15
No nightlife options for foreigners.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
35%
Weight: 15
Limited access to natural outdoor activities; some scenic areas exist but are restricted.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
10%
Weight: 10
No formal language learning opportunities for foreigners.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
20%
Weight: 10
Tours are highly controlled and scripted; limited authentic local experiences.
🎳 Indoors Fun
5%
Weight: 10
Very limited indoor entertainment options.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
15%
Weight: 25
Limited variety and availability of food for foreigners.
🧠 Yoga Studios
0%
Weight: 10
No yoga studios available.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
0%
Weight: 15
No accessible fitness facilities.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
10%
Weight: 15
Limited healthy food options for foreigners.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
50%
Weight: 20
UTC+9 time zone is moderately favorable for Asia-Pacific digital nomads but less so for others.
🤝 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 present.
🏢 Coworking Quality
0%
Weight: 30
No coworking spaces.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
0%
Weight: 15
No startup ecosystem.
💳 Local Payment Services
2%
Weight: 10
Very limited and controlled payment services; foreign cards not accepted.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
0%
Weight: 15
No known adoption or legal framework for blockchain or crypto.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
5%
Weight: 30
Pyongyang Sunan International Airport has very limited international flights.
🚇 Public Transit
30%
Weight: 20
Limited metro and bus system mainly for locals; foreigners have restricted access.
🚶 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
Very limited cycling infrastructure.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
15%
Weight: 15
Limited and controlled intercity travel options.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
0%
Weight: 10
No scooter or bike rental services.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
20%
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
30%
Weight: 15
Frequent power outages and unreliable electricity supply.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
0%
Weight: 10
No public WiFi accessible to foreigners.
⚖️ 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 and surveillance.
🏛️ Political Stability
50%
Weight: 20
Politically stable but under 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 or similar permits.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
0%
Weight: 50
Not friendly or accessible to digital nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
0%
Weight: 25
No events or meetups for digital nomads.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
0%
Weight: 20
No online community presence for digital nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
70%
Weight: 100
Low crime rates but heavy government surveillance and restrictions.
♀️ Female Friendly
10%
Weight: 50
Cultural and social restrictions limit female independence.
✊ Racial Tolerance
5%
Weight: 50
Very limited exposure to foreigners; potential for discrimination.