Wonsan, North Korea 🇰🇵
#2146
39.172594, 127.428424
Nomad Score:
20%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
21%
Weight: 150
High due to limited availability of goods and services, with prices often inflated.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
35%
Weight: 80
Limited options available, with state-controlled pricing leading to higher costs.
🍎 Food & Groceries
28%
Weight: 40
Basic food items are available but often at inflated prices due to scarcity.
🚌 Transportation Cost
40%
Weight: 20
Public transport is available but not widely used; costs are moderate.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
15%
Weight: 15
Very limited entertainment options, mostly state-controlled and expensive.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
10%
Weight: 10
Limited access to gyms, and those available are often expensive and basic.
💱 Currency Stability
20%
Weight: 30
Highly unstable due to the economic situation and sanctions.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
10%
Weight: 100
Very slow and heavily restricted internet access, with limited availability.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
5%
Weight: 40
Almost non-existent due to strict regulations and lack of infrastructure.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
3%
Weight: 30
Very few cafes, and those that exist do not typically offer WiFi.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
2%
Weight: 30
No cafes cater to digital nomads due to restrictions on internet access.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
1%
Weight: 100
Extremely low popularity among digital nomads due to restrictive environment.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
25%
Weight: 30
Work-life balance is not a concept in the traditional sense; state control limits personal time.
🌳 Environmental Quality
45%
Weight: 15
Some areas are relatively clean, but pollution is an issue in urban centers.
🧼 Cleanliness
40%
Weight: 10
Cleanliness varies; some areas are well-maintained, while others are neglected.
🗨️ Language Barrier
80%
Weight: 30
Limited English speakers make communication difficult for foreigners.
💨 Air Quality
40%
Weight: 15
Air quality is moderate, with pollution from industrial areas affecting urban centers.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
30%
Weight: 20
Healthcare is basic and often inadequate, with limited access to modern facilities.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
50%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is state-provided but often lacks quality; costs can be high for better services.
🏥 Healthcare
30%
Weight: 20
Limited healthcare options with basic services available.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
55%
Weight: 80
Cold winters and mild summers; seasonal variation is present.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
60%
Weight: 10
Moderate risk from typhoons and flooding, but not frequent.
🏞️ Green Spaces
30%
Weight: 10
Limited green spaces available in urban areas.
❄️ Air Conditioning
20%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is not common; summers can be uncomfortable.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
50%
Weight: 10
Experiences all four seasons, but winters can be harsh.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
20%
Weight: 20
Cultural experiences are heavily regulated and limited.
🌃 Nightlife
10%
Weight: 15
Very limited nightlife options due to strict regulations.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
40%
Weight: 15
Some natural beauty exists, but access is restricted.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
10%
Weight: 10
Very few opportunities to learn the local language due to restrictions.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
15%
Weight: 10
Tours are state-controlled and limited in scope.
🎳 Indoors Fun
10%
Weight: 10
Very few indoor entertainment options available.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
25%
Weight: 25
Limited food options, mostly state-run with little variety.
🧠 Yoga Studios
5%
Weight: 10
No yoga studios available; fitness culture is minimal.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
10%
Weight: 15
Very few fitness facilities available, mostly basic.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
20%
Weight: 15
Limited access to healthy food options; diet is often basic.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
50%
Weight: 20
Time zone is neutral for many digital nomads, but not ideal.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
5%
Weight: 25
Very few networking opportunities due to restrictions on gatherings.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
2%
Weight: 20
Almost no remote job opportunities available.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
1%
Weight: 20
Non-existent freelance ecosystem due to strict regulations.
🏢 Coworking Quality
1%
Weight: 30
No coworking spaces available.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
1%
Weight: 15
No startup scene due to economic restrictions.
💳 Local Payment Services
20%
Weight: 10
Limited payment services available; cash is predominantly used.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
0%
Weight: 15
No adoption of blockchain or crypto due to government restrictions.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
20%
Weight: 30
Limited international flights and connectivity.
🚇 Public Transit
40%
Weight: 20
Basic public transit available but not widely used.
🚶 Walkability
30%
Weight: 20
Some areas are walkable, but infrastructure is lacking.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
0%
Weight: 15
No ride-sharing services available.
🚲 Cycling
10%
Weight: 10
Cycling is not common; infrastructure is lacking.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
30%
Weight: 15
Limited intercity travel options available.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
0%
Weight: 10
No rental services available.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
20%
Weight: 20
Very limited mobile network coverage and high restrictions.
🔒 VPN Reliability
5%
Weight: 20
VPNs are often blocked or unreliable.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
30%
Weight: 15
Power outages are common, affecting reliability.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
2%
Weight: 10
Very limited public WiFi access.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
10%
Weight: 40
Visa processes are complicated and restrictive.
📊 Tax Friendliness
20%
Weight: 30
Tax system is complex and not favorable for foreigners.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
0%
Weight: 15
No freedom of speech; strict government control.
🏛️ Political Stability
20%
Weight: 20
Political situation is unstable and unpredictable.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
5%
Weight: 15
Very difficult for foreigners to open bank accounts.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
1%
Weight: 10
Extremely difficult due to bureaucratic restrictions.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No digital nomad visa available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
1%
Weight: 50
Not friendly towards nomads due to restrictions.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
0%
Weight: 25
No events or meetups for nomads.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
0%
Weight: 20
No online community presence for nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
30%
Weight: 100
Safety is a concern due to political climate and restrictions.
♀️ Female Friendly
20%
Weight: 50
Limited rights and freedoms for women.
✊ Racial Tolerance
10%
Weight: 50
Very low tolerance for foreigners and different races.