Rason, North Korea 🇰🇵
#2149
42.249731, 130.311329
Nomad Score:
12%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
15%
Weight: 150
High costs associated with limited availability of goods and services due to strict regulations.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
20%
Weight: 80
Limited options for accommodation, primarily state-run, leading to higher prices.
🍎 Food & Groceries
25%
Weight: 40
Basic food items are available but often at inflated prices due to scarcity.
🚌 Transportation Cost
30%
Weight: 20
Transportation is limited and often state-controlled, making it less accessible.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
10%
Weight: 15
Very limited entertainment options available, primarily state-sanctioned.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
5%
Weight: 10
Very few gyms exist, and those that do are often not accessible to foreigners.
💱 Currency Stability
20%
Weight: 30
The North Korean won is highly unstable and not widely accepted outside the country.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
5%
Weight: 100
Internet access is extremely limited and heavily restricted, with very slow speeds.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
0%
Weight: 40
No coworking spaces available due to strict government control over business operations.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
0%
Weight: 30
No cafes with WiFi available for public use.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
0%
Weight: 30
No cafes that cater to digital nomads exist in Rason.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
0%
Weight: 100
Rason is not a popular destination for digital nomads due to restrictions.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
10%
Weight: 30
Work-life balance is heavily influenced by state control and limited personal freedom.
🌳 Environmental Quality
30%
Weight: 15
Environmental quality is poor due to industrial pollution and lack of regulations.
🧼 Cleanliness
25%
Weight: 10
Cleanliness varies, but overall maintenance is lacking in many areas.
🗨️ Language Barrier
10%
Weight: 30
Language barrier is significant as English is not widely spoken.
💨 Air Quality
20%
Weight: 15
Air quality is often poor due to industrial emissions and limited environmental controls.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
20%
Weight: 20
Healthcare quality is low, with limited access to modern medical facilities.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
30%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is nominally free, but quality is poor and access is limited.
🏥 Healthcare
20%
Weight: 20
Healthcare services are inadequate and often lack necessary supplies.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
40%
Weight: 80
Weather can be cold in winter, but summers are mild; however, seasonal extremes exist.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
50%
Weight: 10
Moderate risk of natural disasters, but not particularly high compared to other regions.
🏞️ Green Spaces
20%
Weight: 10
Limited green spaces available, primarily in state parks.
❄️ Air Conditioning
10%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is rare and typically only found in state facilities.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
40%
Weight: 10
Some seasonal variety exists, but extreme weather can be a drawback.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
10%
Weight: 20
Cultural experiences are heavily regulated and limited to state-sanctioned events.
🌃 Nightlife
5%
Weight: 15
Very limited nightlife options, primarily state-controlled entertainment.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
30%
Weight: 15
Limited outdoor activities available, mostly restricted to state-approved areas.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
5%
Weight: 10
Very few opportunities to learn local languages due to restrictions.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
10%
Weight: 10
Local experiences are heavily controlled and limited to state-approved tours.
🎳 Indoors Fun
5%
Weight: 10
Very few indoor activities available, mostly limited to state-run facilities.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
20%
Weight: 25
Food options are limited and often lack variety due to restrictions.
🧠 Yoga Studios
0%
Weight: 10
No yoga studios or wellness centers available.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
5%
Weight: 15
Very few fitness facilities exist, primarily for state employees.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
20%
Weight: 15
Limited healthy food options available due to scarcity of ingredients.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
40%
Weight: 20
Time zone is reasonable for some international communication, but not ideal.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
0%
Weight: 25
No networking opportunities available due to restrictions on foreign interactions.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
0%
Weight: 20
No remote job opportunities available due to strict regulations.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
0%
Weight: 20
No freelance ecosystem exists due to government control.
🏢 Coworking Quality
0%
Weight: 30
No coworking spaces available, thus no quality to assess.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
0%
Weight: 15
No startup scene exists due to government restrictions on entrepreneurship.
💳 Local Payment Services
10%
Weight: 10
Limited payment services available, primarily state-controlled.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
0%
Weight: 15
No adoption of blockchain or cryptocurrency due to government restrictions.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
20%
Weight: 30
Limited airport connectivity, primarily for state-approved travel.
🚇 Public Transit
20%
Weight: 20
Public transit options are limited and often unreliable.
🚶 Walkability
30%
Weight: 20
Some areas are walkable, but infrastructure is lacking in many parts.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
0%
Weight: 15
No ride-sharing services available due to government restrictions.
🚲 Cycling
10%
Weight: 10
Cycling is not common and infrastructure is lacking.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
10%
Weight: 15
Limited intercity travel options available, primarily state-controlled.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
0%
Weight: 10
No scooter or bike rental services available.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
10%
Weight: 20
Mobile network coverage is limited and heavily monitored.
🔒 VPN Reliability
0%
Weight: 20
VPNs are illegal and not reliable in North Korea.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
10%
Weight: 15
Power grid reliability is poor, with frequent outages.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
0%
Weight: 10
No public WiFi available due to strict government control.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
5%
Weight: 40
Visa processes are complex and restrictive for foreigners.
📊 Tax Friendliness
10%
Weight: 30
Tax policies are not favorable for foreigners and are heavily regulated.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
0%
Weight: 15
Freedom of speech is non-existent in North Korea.
🏛️ Political Stability
20%
Weight: 20
Political stability is tenuous, with potential for sudden changes.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
0%
Weight: 15
Opening a bank account is nearly impossible for foreigners.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
0%
Weight: 10
Business registration is heavily restricted and controlled by the state.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No digital nomad visa options available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
0%
Weight: 50
Rason is not a nomad-friendly city due to strict regulations.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
0%
Weight: 25
No events or meetups for nomads exist.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
0%
Weight: 20
No online community presence for nomads due to restrictions.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
20%
Weight: 100
Safety is a concern due to strict government control and potential for arbitrary actions.
♀️ Female Friendly
10%
Weight: 50
Limited rights and freedoms for women, making it less female-friendly.
✊ Racial Tolerance
10%
Weight: 50
Racial tolerance is low, with strict government control over societal interactions.