Wonsan, North Korea 🇰🇵
#2146
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Nomad Score:
14%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
5%
Weight: 150
Extremely limited market economy with state-controlled pricing; goods are scarce and often expensive for foreigners.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
2%
Weight: 80
Accommodation options for foreigners are very limited, mostly government-run hotels with high prices relative to local standards.
🍎 Food & Groceries
3%
Weight: 40
Food availability is limited and expensive for foreigners; local grocery options are minimal and controlled.
🚌 Transportation Cost
10%
Weight: 20
Public transport is cheap but limited; private transport options are nearly non-existent for foreigners.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
1%
Weight: 15
Entertainment options are extremely limited and mostly state-controlled with restricted access.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
0%
Weight: 10
No accessible gyms for foreigners; fitness facilities are virtually non-existent.
💱 Currency Stability
15%
Weight: 30
North Korean won is highly unstable and not convertible; foreign currencies are unofficially used.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
0%
Weight: 100
Internet access is heavily restricted, extremely slow, and monitored; no reliable high-speed internet.
👥 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 strict government restrictions.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
10%
Weight: 25
SIM cards available but heavily restricted and monitored.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
10%
Weight: 30
Work culture is state-controlled with limited personal freedom.
🌳 Environmental Quality
50%
Weight: 15
Wonsan has relatively clean air and environment compared to industrial cities, but data is limited.
🧼 Cleanliness
60%
Weight: 10
Public areas are generally clean due to strict regulations.
🗨️ Language Barrier
5%
Weight: 30
Almost all locals speak only Korean; English is very rare.
💨 Air Quality
55%
Weight: 15
Air quality is moderate; less industrial pollution than major cities but data is scarce.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
20%
Weight: 25
Basic family services but limited amenities for foreigners.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
10%
Weight: 20
Healthcare facilities are basic and not up to international standards.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
80%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is state-provided and free for locals; foreigners have limited access.
🏥 Healthcare
10%
Weight: 20
Limited quality and availability of healthcare services for foreigners.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
32%
Weight: 80
Cold winters and humid summers; significant seasonal variation with some rainy periods.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
70%
Weight: 10
Low risk of major natural disasters like earthquakes or hurricanes.
🏞️ Green Spaces
60%
Weight: 10
Wonsan has some parks and coastal green areas.
❄️ Air Conditioning
10%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is rare and mostly unavailable in public spaces.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
75%
Weight: 10
Distinct four seasons with cold winters and warm summers.
🔊 Noise Pollution
70%
Weight: 10
Generally low noise pollution due to limited traffic and industry.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
20%
Weight: 20
Rich traditional Korean culture but very restricted and state-controlled.
🌃 Nightlife
0%
Weight: 15
No nightlife for foreigners; all activities are state-regulated.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
65%
Weight: 15
Coastal city with mountains and beaches offering natural beauty.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
10%
Weight: 10
No formal language schools for foreigners; interaction is limited.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
20%
Weight: 10
Tours are highly controlled and guided by government-approved agencies.
🎳 Indoors Fun
5%
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
15%
Weight: 15
Limited fresh produce but some traditional healthy Korean foods.
💼 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.
🆓 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
Very limited payment services; cash and barter dominate.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
0%
Weight: 15
No known adoption or legal framework.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
5%
Weight: 30
Wonsan airport has very limited international flights.
🚇 Public Transit
10%
Weight: 20
Limited and basic public transport.
🚶 Walkability
40%
Weight: 20
City is small and walkable but infrastructure is basic.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
0%
Weight: 15
No ride-sharing services available.
🚲 Cycling
10%
Weight: 10
Limited cycling infrastructure.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
10%
Weight: 15
Very limited intercity travel options for foreigners.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
0%
Weight: 10
No scooter or bike rentals available.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
20%
Weight: 20
Mobile coverage exists but is limited and monitored.
🔒 VPN Reliability
0%
Weight: 20
VPN use is illegal and heavily restricted.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
30%
Weight: 15
Frequent power outages and unstable supply.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
0%
Weight: 10
No public WiFi available.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
1%
Weight: 40
Extremely difficult to obtain a visa; strict government control.
📊 Tax Friendliness
0%
Weight: 30
No tax system for foreigners; economic activity is restricted.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
0%
Weight: 15
No freedom of speech; strict censorship.
🏛️ Political Stability
90%
Weight: 20
Highly stable government but authoritarian regime.
🏦 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 similar programs.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
0%
Weight: 50
Not friendly to digital nomads in any aspect.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
0%
Weight: 25
No events or meetups for nomads.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
0%
Weight: 20
No online digital nomad community presence.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
70%
Weight: 100
Low crime rate but strict government surveillance.
♀️ Female Friendly
10%
Weight: 50
Traditional gender roles; limited freedom for women.
✊ Racial Tolerance
5%
Weight: 50
Very little exposure to foreigners; potential for discrimination.