Rason, North Korea 🇰🇵
#2149
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Nomad Score:
11%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
2%
Weight: 150
Extremely limited market economy with high prices for foreigners due to scarcity and sanctions; local prices not accessible to foreigners.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
1%
Weight: 80
Very limited accommodation options for foreigners, mostly government-controlled with very high costs and strict regulations.
🍎 Food & Groceries
3%
Weight: 40
Scarce availability of diverse food items; imported goods are expensive and local produce is limited.
🚌 Transportation Cost
5%
Weight: 20
Public transport is minimal and unreliable; private transport options are scarce and expensive for foreigners.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
1%
Weight: 15
Virtually no entertainment options available for foreigners; strict controls on leisure activities.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
0%
Weight: 10
No accessible gyms or fitness centers for foreigners.
💱 Currency Stability
0%
Weight: 30
North Korean won is not freely convertible and highly unstable; foreign currency use is restricted.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
0%
Weight: 100
Internet access is extremely limited, slow, and heavily censored; no public WiFi.
👥 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 due to restrictions and lack of infrastructure.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
0%
Weight: 25
Foreigners cannot obtain local SIM cards.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
1%
Weight: 30
Strict government control and limited freedoms negatively impact work-life balance.
🌳 Environmental Quality
40%
Weight: 15
Rason is a coastal city with relatively better air quality compared to industrial areas inland.
🧼 Cleanliness
30%
Weight: 10
Basic cleanliness maintained in public areas but infrastructure is outdated.
🗨️ Language Barrier
5%
Weight: 30
Korean is the only language spoken; English is almost nonexistent.
💨 Air Quality
45%
Weight: 15
Coastal location provides somewhat better air quality, though industrial pollution exists.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
10%
Weight: 25
Limited facilities and services for families; strict controls.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
2%
Weight: 20
Healthcare facilities are basic and not up to international standards.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
0%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is government-controlled but inaccessible and unreliable for foreigners.
🏥 Healthcare
1%
Weight: 20
Limited healthcare services, especially for foreigners.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
32%
Weight: 80
Cold winters and hot summers with moderate rainfall; not ideal for those preferring mild climates.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
70%
Weight: 10
Low risk of major natural disasters such as earthquakes or typhoons.
🏞️ Green Spaces
25%
Weight: 10
Limited public parks and green spaces accessible to foreigners.
❄️ Air Conditioning
0%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is rare and mostly unavailable in public or residential buildings.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
60%
Weight: 10
Four distinct seasons with cold winters and warm summers.
🔊 Noise Pollution
60%
Weight: 10
Generally low noise pollution due to limited traffic and industrial activity.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
20%
Weight: 20
Unique and isolated culture but very restricted access and interaction for foreigners.
🌃 Nightlife
0%
Weight: 15
No nightlife options for foreigners.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
50%
Weight: 15
Coastal and mountainous surroundings offer some outdoor activities but access is limited.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
10%
Weight: 10
Very limited opportunities to learn Korean or other languages due to isolation.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
15%
Weight: 10
Tours are highly controlled and limited to government-approved itineraries.
🎳 Indoors Fun
1%
Weight: 10
No indoor entertainment venues accessible to foreigners.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
10%
Weight: 25
Very limited variety and availability of food for foreigners.
🧠 Yoga Studios
0%
Weight: 10
No yoga studios available.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
0%
Weight: 15
No fitness facilities accessible.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
10%
Weight: 15
Limited fresh produce; diet is basic and restricted.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
50%
Weight: 20
UTC+8:30 time zone is neutral for Asia-Pacific digital nomads but less favorable for Europe/Americas.
🤝 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
0%
Weight: 10
No accessible local payment services for foreigners.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
0%
Weight: 15
No known adoption or legal framework for blockchain or crypto.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
1%
Weight: 30
Rason has a small airport with very limited international flights.
🚇 Public Transit
2%
Weight: 20
Minimal public transit options; mostly limited to buses with irregular schedules.
🚶 Walkability
30%
Weight: 20
Small city with some walkable areas but infrastructure is basic.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
0%
Weight: 15
No ride-sharing services available.
🚲 Cycling
10%
Weight: 10
Limited cycling infrastructure and safety concerns.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
1%
Weight: 15
Very limited intercity travel options; restricted movement for foreigners.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
0%
Weight: 10
No scooter or bike rental services.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
10%
Weight: 20
Mobile coverage exists but is limited and heavily monitored.
🔒 VPN Reliability
0%
Weight: 20
VPN use is illegal and heavily restricted.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
20%
Weight: 15
Frequent power outages and unstable electricity supply.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
0%
Weight: 10
No public WiFi available.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
0%
Weight: 40
Extremely difficult visa process with strict controls; no digital nomad visa.
📊 Tax Friendliness
0%
Weight: 30
No tax framework for foreigners; taxation is opaque.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
0%
Weight: 15
No freedom of speech; strict government censorship.
🏛️ Political Stability
80%
Weight: 20
Highly stable politically due to authoritarian regime, though not favorable for personal freedoms.
🏦 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 available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
0%
Weight: 50
Not friendly for 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
75%
Weight: 100
Low crime rate due to strict government control, but personal freedoms are limited.
♀️ Female Friendly
5%
Weight: 50
Traditional gender roles and restrictions limit female independence.
✊ Racial Tolerance
10%
Weight: 50
Very little exposure to foreigners; societal attitudes are unknown but likely limited tolerance.