Pyongyang, North Korea 🇰🇵
#2143
39.016797, 125.74736
Nomad Score:
14%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
12%
Weight: 150
High costs due to limited availability of goods and services, with most prices set by the government.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
15%
Weight: 80
Very limited options for foreigners, with high prices for basic accommodations.
🍎 Food & Groceries
10%
Weight: 40
Limited variety and high prices for food, heavily regulated by the state.
🚌 Transportation Cost
20%
Weight: 20
Public transport is available but not widely used by foreigners; costs are relatively low.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
5%
Weight: 15
Very few entertainment options available, and those that exist are expensive and state-controlled.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
3%
Weight: 10
Limited access to gyms, with very few options available for foreigners.
💱 Currency Stability
25%
Weight: 30
The North Korean won is highly unstable and not widely accepted outside the country.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
1%
Weight: 100
Extremely limited internet access, with very slow speeds and heavy restrictions.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
0%
Weight: 40
No coworking spaces available for digital nomads.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
0%
Weight: 30
No cafes with WiFi accessible to foreigners.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
0%
Weight: 30
No cafes that cater to digital nomads.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
0%
Weight: 100
Pyongyang is not a destination for digital nomads.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
10%
Weight: 30
Work-life balance is heavily influenced by state control and regulations.
🌳 Environmental Quality
30%
Weight: 15
Some green spaces exist, but pollution is an issue in urban areas.
🧼 Cleanliness
40%
Weight: 10
Some areas are maintained, but overall cleanliness varies significantly.
🗨️ Language Barrier
90%
Weight: 30
Very few people speak English, creating a significant barrier for communication.
💨 Air Quality
35%
Weight: 15
Air quality is poor in urban areas due to industrial pollution.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
20%
Weight: 20
Healthcare facilities are limited and often lack necessary supplies.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
30%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is nominally free, but quality is very low.
🏥 Healthcare
20%
Weight: 20
Limited access to quality healthcare for foreigners.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
50%
Weight: 80
Cold winters and warm summers, with a moderate climate overall.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
40%
Weight: 10
Some risk from flooding and typhoons, but not a major concern.
🏞️ Green Spaces
30%
Weight: 10
Limited green spaces available, mostly in public parks.
❄️ Air Conditioning
10%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is rare and typically only found in high-end hotels.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
50%
Weight: 10
Four distinct seasons, but harsh winters can be challenging.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
20%
Weight: 20
Cultural experiences are limited and heavily controlled by the state.
🌃 Nightlife
5%
Weight: 15
Very limited nightlife options, mostly state-run.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
30%
Weight: 15
Some natural beauty exists, but access is restricted.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
0%
Weight: 10
No opportunities for learning the local language in a supportive environment.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
10%
Weight: 10
Tours are heavily regulated and limited to state-approved experiences.
🎳 Indoors Fun
5%
Weight: 10
Very few indoor activities available for entertainment.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
10%
Weight: 25
Limited food options, mostly state-controlled and lacking variety.
🧠 Yoga Studios
0%
Weight: 10
No yoga studios available.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
5%
Weight: 15
Very limited fitness facilities, mostly for state officials.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
10%
Weight: 15
Limited access to healthy food options due to food scarcity.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
50%
Weight: 20
Time zone is neutral for international communication.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
0%
Weight: 25
No networking opportunities for digital nomads.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
0%
Weight: 20
No remote job opportunities available.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
0%
Weight: 20
No freelance ecosystem exists.
🏢 Coworking Quality
0%
Weight: 30
No coworking spaces available.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
0%
Weight: 15
No startup scene due to strict government regulations.
💳 Local Payment Services
10%
Weight: 10
Limited payment options available, mostly cash-based.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
0%
Weight: 15
No adoption of blockchain or cryptocurrency.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
20%
Weight: 30
Limited international flights and connectivity.
🚇 Public Transit
30%
Weight: 20
Public transit exists but is not reliable or widely used by foreigners.
🚶 Walkability
40%
Weight: 20
Some areas are walkable, but overall infrastructure is lacking.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
0%
Weight: 15
No ride-sharing services available.
🚲 Cycling
10%
Weight: 10
Cycling is not common and infrastructure is poor.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
20%
Weight: 15
Limited intercity travel options, mostly by train.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
0%
Weight: 10
No rental services available.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
10%
Weight: 20
Very limited mobile network coverage for foreigners.
🔒 VPN Reliability
0%
Weight: 20
VPNs are illegal and not reliable.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
20%
Weight: 15
Power outages are common, affecting reliability.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
0%
Weight: 10
No public WiFi available for foreigners.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
10%
Weight: 40
Visa process is complicated and restrictive.
📊 Tax Friendliness
10%
Weight: 30
Tax system is complex and not favorable for foreigners.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
0%
Weight: 15
No freedom of speech; heavily censored environment.
🏛️ Political Stability
20%
Weight: 20
Political situation is tense and unpredictable.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
0%
Weight: 15
Very difficult for foreigners to open bank accounts.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
0%
Weight: 10
Almost impossible 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
Pyongyang is not a nomad-friendly city.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
0%
Weight: 25
No events or meetups for digital nomads.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
0%
Weight: 20
No online community presence for nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
30%
Weight: 100
Safety is a concern due to strict government control and surveillance.
♀️ Female Friendly
20%
Weight: 50
Limited opportunities and freedoms for women.
✊ Racial Tolerance
10%
Weight: 50
Limited tolerance for foreigners and different ethnicities.