Wonsan, North Korea 🇰🇵
#2146
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Nomad Score:
14%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
12%
Weight: 150
Due to North Korea's isolated economy and limited market access, cost of living is difficult to assess but generally high for foreigners due to scarcity of goods.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
5%
Weight: 80
Accommodation options for foreigners are extremely limited and expensive relative to local standards, mostly confined to government-approved hotels.
🍎 Food & Groceries
8%
Weight: 40
Food availability is limited and mostly imported; local groceries are scarce and expensive for foreigners.
🚌 Transportation Cost
10%
Weight: 20
Public transport is limited and not accessible to foreigners; private transport options are scarce and costly.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
3%
Weight: 15
Entertainment options for foreigners are minimal and tightly controlled, making costs irrelevant or prohibitive.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
0%
Weight: 10
No accessible gyms for foreigners; fitness facilities are virtually nonexistent.
💱 Currency Stability
2%
Weight: 30
North Korean won is highly unstable and not freely convertible; foreign currency usage is tightly controlled.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
0%
Weight: 100
Internet access for foreigners is extremely limited, slow, and heavily censored.
👥 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 strict travel restrictions.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
1%
Weight: 30
Work-life balance is not applicable as foreigners cannot work remotely or freely.
🌳 Environmental Quality
50%
Weight: 15
Wonsan is coastal with relatively clean air and environment compared to industrial cities in the region.
🧼 Cleanliness
60%
Weight: 10
Public areas are generally clean due to strict government control.
🗨️ Language Barrier
5%
Weight: 30
English is almost nonexistent; Korean language barrier is very high with no support for foreigners.
💨 Air Quality
65%
Weight: 15
Coastal city with relatively good air quality, less industrial pollution.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
10%
Weight: 20
Healthcare facilities are basic and not up to international standards.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
70%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is state-provided and theoretically free but limited in quality and access.
🏥 Healthcare
10%
Weight: 20
Limited healthcare services available for foreigners; emergency care is minimal.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
32%
Weight: 80
Wonsan has cold winters and humid summers; not ideal for year-round outdoor activities.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
70%
Weight: 10
Low risk of major natural disasters such as earthquakes or hurricanes.
🏞️ Green Spaces
55%
Weight: 10
Some parks and coastal green areas available but limited urban green spaces.
❄️ Air Conditioning
5%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is rare and not commonly available in accommodations.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
60%
Weight: 10
Distinct four seasons with cold winters and warm summers.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
20%
Weight: 20
Unique but highly controlled cultural experiences with limited access for foreigners.
🌃 Nightlife
0%
Weight: 15
No nightlife options for foreigners.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
65%
Weight: 15
Coastal scenery and nearby mountains offer some outdoor activities.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
5%
Weight: 10
No formal language schools for foreigners; language learning is difficult.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
15%
Weight: 10
Tours are strictly controlled and limited to government-approved itineraries.
🎳 Indoors Fun
2%
Weight: 10
Very limited indoor entertainment options.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
10%
Weight: 25
Limited variety and availability of food for foreigners.
🧠 Yoga Studios
0%
Weight: 10
No yoga studios available.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
0%
Weight: 15
No accessible fitness facilities.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
10%
Weight: 15
Limited fresh produce and healthy food options.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
60%
Weight: 20
UTC+8:30 time zone is moderately favorable for Asian and some European time zones.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
0%
Weight: 25
No networking opportunities for digital nomads.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
0%
Weight: 20
No remote job market or opportunities locally.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
0%
Weight: 20
No freelance ecosystem exists.
🏢 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 accessible local payment services for foreigners.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
0%
Weight: 15
No adoption or legal framework for blockchain or crypto.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
3%
Weight: 30
Wonsan airport has very limited international flights, mostly domestic or chartered.
🚇 Public Transit
5%
Weight: 20
Limited public transit options, not accessible to foreigners.
🚶 Walkability
40%
Weight: 20
Small city with some walkable areas but limited pedestrian infrastructure.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
0%
Weight: 15
No ride-sharing services available.
🚲 Cycling
20%
Weight: 10
Some cycling possible but infrastructure is minimal.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
5%
Weight: 15
Limited intercity travel options; foreigners face restrictions.
🛵 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 restricted for foreigners.
🔒 VPN Reliability
0%
Weight: 20
VPN use is illegal and heavily monitored.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
30%
Weight: 15
Frequent power outages and unstable electricity supply.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
0%
Weight: 10
No public WiFi accessible to foreigners.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
1%
Weight: 40
Visa process is highly restrictive and controlled.
📊 Tax Friendliness
0%
Weight: 30
No tax framework for foreigners or digital nomads.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
0%
Weight: 15
No freedom of speech; strict censorship.
🏛️ Political Stability
70%
Weight: 20
Highly stable politically but under authoritarian regime.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
0%
Weight: 15
Foreigners cannot 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 or accessible to 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
Low crime rate for foreigners due to strict government control.
♀️ Female Friendly
5%
Weight: 50
Cultural and legal restrictions make it challenging for female travelers.
✊ Racial Tolerance
2%
Weight: 50
Highly insular society with limited exposure to foreigners.