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Rason, North Korea 🇰🇵
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Nomad Score:
14%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
12%
Weight: 150
Extremely limited market economy; most goods are scarce and expensive due to sanctions and isolation.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
5%
Weight: 80
Accommodation is state-controlled with very limited options for foreigners, often costly and restricted.
🍎 Food & Groceries
10%
Weight: 40
Food availability is limited; imported goods are rare and expensive; local food options are basic and scarce.
🚌 Transportation Cost
20%
Weight: 20
Public transportation is minimal and unreliable; private transport options are nearly nonexistent for foreigners.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
3%
Weight: 15
Entertainment options are extremely limited and mostly state-controlled; no commercial entertainment venues.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
0%
Weight: 10
No accessible gyms or fitness centers for foreigners.
💱 Currency Stability
2%
Weight: 30
North Korean won is highly unstable and not convertible; strict currency controls in place.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
1%
Weight: 100
Internet access is heavily restricted, extremely slow, and monitored; 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 nomads present due to travel restrictions and lack of infrastructure.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
5%
Weight: 25
SIM cards are available but only for locals; foreigners have restricted access.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
10%
Weight: 30
Work-life balance is irrelevant for foreigners; locals face strict work regimes.
🌳 Environmental Quality
40%
Weight: 15
Rason has relatively better environmental conditions compared to other parts of North Korea, with some coastal air quality benefits.
🧼 Cleanliness
35%
Weight: 10
Basic cleanliness maintained in public areas but infrastructure is outdated.
🗨️ Language Barrier
5%
Weight: 30
Almost all locals speak Korean only; English is virtually nonexistent.
💨 Air Quality
42%
Weight: 15
Coastal location helps air quality; however, industrial pollution exists.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
10%
Weight: 25
Not suitable for families due to lack of amenities and services.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
5%
Weight: 20
Healthcare facilities are basic and outdated; not suitable for foreigners.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
70%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is state-provided and theoretically free but quality is poor.
🏥 Healthcare
5%
Weight: 20
Limited healthcare services with minimal access for foreigners.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
30%
Weight: 80
Cold winters and humid summers; not ideal for those preferring warm, sunny climates.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
65%
Weight: 10
Low risk of major natural disasters like earthquakes or hurricanes.
🏞️ Green Spaces
30%
Weight: 10
Some parks and coastal areas but limited public green spaces.
❄️ Air Conditioning
2%
Weight: 15
Very limited availability of air conditioning in public or private spaces.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
50%
Weight: 10
Four distinct seasons with cold winters and warm summers.
🔊 Noise Pollution
70%
Weight: 10
Generally low noise pollution due to limited traffic and industrial activity.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
20%
Weight: 20
Culture is highly controlled and isolated; limited exposure to global cultural trends.
🌃 Nightlife
0%
Weight: 15
No nightlife options for foreigners.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
55%
Weight: 15
Coastal location offers some natural beauty and outdoor activities, but access is restricted.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
10%
Weight: 10
No formal language schools for foreigners; Korean language is difficult to learn locally.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
15%
Weight: 10
Tours are highly controlled and limited to approved itineraries.
🎳 Indoors Fun
5%
Weight: 10
Very limited indoor entertainment options.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
10%
Weight: 25
Limited variety and availability of food; mostly traditional Korean cuisine with few options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
0%
Weight: 10
No yoga studios available.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
0%
Weight: 15
No fitness facilities accessible to foreigners.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
15%
Weight: 15
Basic fresh produce available but limited variety and quality.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
50%
Weight: 20
UTC+8:30 time zone is unusual and may be inconvenient for global communication.
🤝 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
1%
Weight: 10
No modern payment services; cash and barter dominate.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
0%
Weight: 15
No adoption or legal framework for blockchain or crypto.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
2%
Weight: 30
Rason has a small airport with very limited flights, mostly domestic or to China.
🚇 Public Transit
10%
Weight: 20
Very limited public transit options.
🚶 Walkability
40%
Weight: 20
Small city with walkable areas but infrastructure is basic.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
0%
Weight: 15
No ride-sharing services available.
🚲 Cycling
20%
Weight: 10
Some cycling possible but limited infrastructure.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
10%
Weight: 15
Very 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
15%
Weight: 20
Mobile coverage exists but is limited and heavily monitored.
🔒 VPN Reliability
0%
Weight: 20
VPNs are illegal and blocked.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
20%
Weight: 15
Frequent power outages and unreliable electricity supply.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
0%
Weight: 10
No public WiFi available.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
0%
Weight: 40
Extremely difficult to obtain a visa; strict government controls.
📊 Tax Friendliness
0%
Weight: 30
No tax system accessible to foreigners.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
0%
Weight: 15
No freedom of speech; strict censorship and surveillance.
🏛️ Political Stability
90%
Weight: 20
Highly stable politically due to authoritarian regime, but stability comes with severe restrictions.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
0%
Weight: 15
Impossible for foreigners to 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 equivalent.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
0%
Weight: 50
Not friendly at all for digital nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
0%
Weight: 25
No events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
0%
Weight: 20
No online community presence.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
80%
Weight: 100
Very safe in terms of crime due to strict government control.
♀️ Female Friendly
10%
Weight: 50
Not particularly female friendly; strict societal norms and restrictions.
✊ Racial Tolerance
5%
Weight: 50
Very limited exposure to foreigners; potential for discrimination.