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Pyongyang, North Korea 🇰🇵
#2143
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Nomad Score:
17%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
12%
Weight: 150
Extremely high cost for foreigners due to limited access and reliance on expensive imported goods.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
10%
Weight: 80
Very limited accommodation options for foreigners, mostly government-controlled and expensive.
🍎 Food & Groceries
15%
Weight: 40
Scarce variety and high prices for imported food; local food 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
5%
Weight: 15
Very limited entertainment options available for foreigners, often restricted.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
0%
Weight: 10
No accessible gyms for foreigners; fitness facilities are virtually non-existent.
💱 Currency Stability
20%
Weight: 30
Highly controlled currency with limited convertibility and frequent fluctuations.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
3%
Weight: 100
Extremely slow and heavily censored internet access; no reliable broadband for foreigners.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
0%
Weight: 40
No coworking spaces available.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
0%
Weight: 30
No cafes with public WiFi accessible to foreigners.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
0%
Weight: 30
No digital nomad friendly cafes.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
0%
Weight: 100
Virtually no digital nomads present due to strict regulations and lack of infrastructure.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
20%
Weight: 25
SIM cards available but only for locals; foreigners face restrictions.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
20%
Weight: 30
Strict societal controls and limited leisure options negatively impact work-life balance.
🌳 Environmental Quality
40%
Weight: 15
Moderate air and environmental quality; some industrial pollution but generally clean urban areas.
🧼 Cleanliness
60%
Weight: 10
City is generally clean due to strict regulations and controlled urban management.
🗨️ Language Barrier
5%
Weight: 30
Severe language barrier; English is rarely spoken and no widespread language support.
💨 Air Quality
45%
Weight: 15
Air quality is moderate; some pollution from industry but less than major industrial cities.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
30%
Weight: 25
Limited family-friendly amenities and activities.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
20%
Weight: 20
Healthcare is basic and limited; foreigners have restricted access to quality services.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
50%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is state-subsidized but foreigners must pay out-of-pocket at high rates.
🏥 Healthcare
20%
Weight: 20
Limited healthcare infrastructure and services, especially 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
70%
Weight: 10
Low risk of major natural disasters like earthquakes or hurricanes.
🏞️ Green Spaces
50%
Weight: 10
Some parks and green areas, but limited access and variety.
❄️ Air Conditioning
10%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is rare and not widely available in public or private spaces.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
65%
Weight: 10
Distinct four seasons with cold winters and warm summers.
🔊 Noise Pollution
60%
Weight: 10
Generally low noise pollution due to controlled urban environment.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
30%
Weight: 20
Rich traditional culture but highly controlled and limited exposure for foreigners.
🌃 Nightlife
0%
Weight: 15
No nightlife options for foreigners.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
40%
Weight: 15
Limited access to natural outdoor activities; some mountainous areas but restricted.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
5%
Weight: 10
No formal language learning opportunities for foreigners.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
20%
Weight: 10
Tours are highly controlled and limited to government-approved itineraries.
🎳 Indoors Fun
10%
Weight: 10
Very limited indoor entertainment options.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
20%
Weight: 25
Basic local cuisine with very limited variety and no international options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
0%
Weight: 10
No yoga studios available.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
0%
Weight: 15
No accessible fitness facilities for foreigners.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
25%
Weight: 15
Limited healthy food options; mostly traditional Korean dishes with limited fresh produce.
💼 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 available.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
0%
Weight: 15
No startup ecosystem.
💳 Local Payment Services
10%
Weight: 10
Very limited payment services; cash-based economy with restricted foreign card usage.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
0%
Weight: 15
No adoption or legal framework for blockchain or cryptocurrencies.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
10%
Weight: 30
Limited international flights and connectivity; strict travel restrictions.
🚇 Public Transit
40%
Weight: 20
Basic metro and bus system available but limited coverage and reliability.
🚶 Walkability
50%
Weight: 20
City center is walkable but limited pedestrian infrastructure elsewhere.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
0%
Weight: 15
No ride-sharing services available.
🚲 Cycling
10%
Weight: 10
Cycling infrastructure is minimal and not promoted.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
20%
Weight: 15
Limited intercity travel options, mostly by train or bus with restrictions.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
0%
Weight: 10
No scooter or bike rental services.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
30%
Weight: 20
Mobile coverage exists but is limited and heavily monitored.
🔒 VPN Reliability
0%
Weight: 20
VPN use is illegal and unreliable due to government censorship.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
40%
Weight: 15
Power supply is generally stable in Pyongyang but occasional outages occur.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
0%
Weight: 10
No public WiFi available.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
0%
Weight: 40
Extremely difficult visa process with strict controls and limited duration.
📊 Tax Friendliness
0%
Weight: 30
No tax incentives or clarity for foreigners.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
0%
Weight: 15
No freedom of speech; strict government censorship and surveillance.
🏛️ Political Stability
80%
Weight: 20
Highly stable government but authoritarian regime.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
0%
Weight: 15
Foreigners cannot open local 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 equivalent.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
0%
Weight: 50
Not friendly to digital nomads due to restrictions and lack of infrastructure.
🤝 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
Traditional gender roles and limited freedoms for women.
✊ Racial Tolerance
5%
Weight: 50
Highly insular society with limited tolerance for foreigners.