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Wonsan, North Korea 🇰🇵
#2146
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Nomad Score:
16%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
12%
Weight: 150
Extremely limited market economy; most goods are state-controlled and scarce, leading to unpredictable and often high costs for foreigners.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
5%
Weight: 80
Accommodation options for foreigners are very limited and expensive relative to local standards, mostly confined to government-approved hotels.
🍎 Food & Groceries
10%
Weight: 40
Food availability is limited and mostly state-rationed; imported or foreign-style groceries are rare and costly.
🚌 Transportation Cost
20%
Weight: 20
Public transport is minimal and mostly for locals; foreigners rely on arranged transport which is expensive.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
3%
Weight: 15
Entertainment options for foreigners are extremely limited and tightly controlled.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
0%
Weight: 10
No accessible gyms for foreigners; fitness facilities are virtually non-existent.
💱 Currency Stability
2%
Weight: 30
North Korean won is not freely convertible and subject to strict government control, with no stable exchange market.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
1%
Weight: 100
Internet access is heavily restricted, slow, and monitored; no reliable high-speed internet 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
Virtually no digital nomads present due to restrictions.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
10%
Weight: 25
Local SIM cards are available but heavily restricted and monitored.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
10%
Weight: 30
Strict government control and limited freedoms negatively impact work-life balance.
🌳 Environmental Quality
55%
Weight: 15
Wonsan has relatively good natural environment with coastal air and less industrial pollution.
🧼 Cleanliness
40%
Weight: 10
Public areas are generally clean due to strict government policies, but infrastructure is outdated.
🗨️ Language Barrier
5%
Weight: 30
Almost all locals speak only Korean; English is rarely spoken, creating a significant barrier.
💨 Air Quality
60%
Weight: 15
Air quality is moderate; less industrial pollution compared to Pyongyang but still affected by regional factors.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
10%
Weight: 25
Not suitable for families due to restrictions and lack of facilities.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
10%
Weight: 20
Healthcare infrastructure is basic and outdated; not suitable for foreigners.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
70%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is state-provided and free for locals, but foreigners must pay and services are limited.
🏥 Healthcare
10%
Weight: 20
Overall healthcare services are poor and not reliable for foreigners.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
42%
Weight: 80
Wonsan has a humid continental climate with cold winters and warm summers; some seasonal variety but winters can be harsh.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
75%
Weight: 10
Low risk of major natural disasters like earthquakes or hurricanes.
🏞️ Green Spaces
60%
Weight: 10
Some parks and coastal green areas exist, but urban green spaces are limited.
❄️ Air Conditioning
10%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is rare and not commonly available in public or private buildings.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
60%
Weight: 10
Distinct four 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
30%
Weight: 20
Unique and tightly controlled cultural environment with limited exposure to global influences.
🌃 Nightlife
1%
Weight: 15
No nightlife for foreigners; all entertainment is state-controlled.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
65%
Weight: 15
Coastal location offers natural beauty and 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
20%
Weight: 10
Tours are highly controlled and scripted; limited authentic local experiences.
🎳 Indoors Fun
5%
Weight: 10
Few indoor entertainment options for foreigners.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
15%
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
20%
Weight: 15
Limited fresh produce and healthy options due to supply constraints.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
50%
Weight: 20
UTC+9 time zone; neutral for many global digital nomads.
🤝 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
5%
Weight: 10
Payment systems are state-controlled with no international integration.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
0%
Weight: 15
No known adoption or legal framework for blockchain or crypto.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
2%
Weight: 30
Wonsan has an airport but international flights are extremely limited and restricted.
🚇 Public Transit
10%
Weight: 20
Limited and unreliable public transit options.
🚶 Walkability
40%
Weight: 20
Small city with some walkable areas but infrastructure is basic.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
0%
Weight: 15
No ride-sharing services available.
🚲 Cycling
15%
Weight: 10
Limited cycling infrastructure and cultural acceptance.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
10%
Weight: 15
Very limited intercity travel options for foreigners.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
0%
Weight: 10
No scooter or bike rental services.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
20%
Weight: 20
Mobile coverage exists but is limited and heavily monitored; foreigners have restricted access.
🔒 VPN Reliability
0%
Weight: 20
VPN use is illegal and blocked.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
30%
Weight: 15
Frequent power outages and unstable electricity supply.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
0%
Weight: 10
No public WiFi available.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
1%
Weight: 40
Extremely difficult to obtain visas; strict government control.
📊 Tax Friendliness
0%
Weight: 30
No tax system applicable to foreigners; no incentives.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
0%
Weight: 15
No freedom of speech; strict censorship and surveillance.
🏛️ Political Stability
90%
Weight: 20
Highly stable regime, though authoritarian.
🏦 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.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
0%
Weight: 25
No events or meetups for nomads.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
0%
Weight: 20
No online community presence for digital nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
80%
Weight: 100
Low crime rates and safe for foreigners under strict supervision.
♀️ Female Friendly
10%
Weight: 50
Traditional gender roles and limited freedoms for women.
✊ Racial Tolerance
20%
Weight: 50
Limited exposure to foreigners; some reports of discrimination.