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Vladivostok vs Chongjin

Vladivostok, Russia compared with Chongjin, North Korea: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
RU Vladivostok KP Chongjin
Country Russia North Korea
Nomad score 5.3 / 10 2.0 / 10
Cost of living $2,672 / mo $1,945 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 16° / 14°C 18° / 13°C
Air quality (AQI) 45 Good 38 Good
Community votes 0 0 0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
RU Vladivostok KP Chongjin
Average high 10.2°C 12.3°C
Average low 4.4°C 4.6°C
Precipitation 67 mm / mo 73 mm / mo
Sunshine 260 h / mo 256 h / mo
Humidity 73% 71%
Rain days 7.4 / mo 7.2 / mo
Wind speed 23.9 km/h 15 km/h

RU Vladivostok · average high by month

KP Chongjin · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
RU Vladivostok KP Chongjin
US AQI 45 38
PM2.5 10.8 µg/m³ 13.7 µg/m³
PM10 14.8 µg/m³ 25.1 µg/m³
Ozone 71 µg/m³ 80 µg/m³
UV index 0 0

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
RU Vladivostok KP Chongjin
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 3.9 0.3
Local Payment Services 4.2 0.2
Startup Scene 3.5 0.2

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
RU Vladivostok KP Chongjin
Air Conditioning 5.0 2.3
Green Spaces 5.7 3.3
Natural Disaster Risk 5.3 4.8
Noise Pollution 5.6 5.5
Seasonal Variety 7.8 6.4
Weather 5.4 4.4

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
RU Vladivostok KP Chongjin
Mobile Network Coverage 8.1 0.7
Power Grid Reliability 7.4 1.4
Public WiFi Availability 5.2 0.1
VPN Reliability 4.2 0.3

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
RU Vladivostok KP Chongjin
Accommodation Cost 6.6 4.6
Cost of Living 6.7 6.1
Currency Stability 3.3 1.3
Entertainment Cost 6.9 4.8
Food & Groceries 6.6 6.1
Gym Membership Cost 6.6 4.3
Transportation Cost 7.6 6.4

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
RU Vladivostok KP Chongjin
Culture 7.6 1.9
Indoors Fun 6.1 0.9
Language Learning Opportunities 5.5 0.9
Local Experiences & Tours 7.2 1.4
Nightlife 6.6 0.5
Outdoors & Nature 7.9 4.3

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
RU Vladivostok KP Chongjin
Nomad Events & Meetups 2.1 0.1
Nomad Friendly 3.4 0.2
Online Community Presence 2.2 0.1

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
RU Vladivostok KP Chongjin
Cafes with WiFi 6.6 0.1
Coworking Spaces Availability 4.8 0.0
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 4.5 0.0
Digital Nomad Popularity 2.6 0.0
Internet Speed 7.5 0.2
Local SIM Card Availability 8.0 0.4

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
RU Vladivostok KP Chongjin
Fitness Facilities 6.0 0.8
Food Scene 7.0 1.3
Healthy Food Options 5.6 0.7
Yoga Studios 4.3 0.1

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
RU Vladivostok KP Chongjin
Healthcare 6.7 1.2
Healthcare Affordability 7.7 3.4
Healthcare Quality 6.2 1.1

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
RU Vladivostok KP Chongjin
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 0.7 0.0
Ease of Business Registration 3.1 0.1
Ease of Opening Bank Account 2.4 0.2
Freedom of Speech 1.6 0.0
Political Stability 3.6 1.3
Tax Friendliness 5.5 0.6
Visa Ease 2.9 0.2

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
RU Vladivostok KP Chongjin
Air Quality 5.5 2.4
Cleanliness 5.7 2.7
Environmental Quality 6.2 2.9
Family Friendly 5.4 1.1
Language Barrier 3.3 0.7
Work-Life Balance 5.8 1.5

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
RU Vladivostok KP Chongjin
Female Friendly 5.8 1.9
Racial Tolerance 4.3 1.3
Safety 6.3 3.1

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
RU Vladivostok KP Chongjin
Airport Connectivity 6.1 1.2
Cycling 3.1 1.8
Intercity Travel Options 6.4 1.3
Public Transit 5.7 1.9
Ride-sharing Services 7.1 0.1
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 3.0 0.2
Walkability 5.5 3.4

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
RU Vladivostok KP Chongjin
Coworking Quality 3.4 0.0
Freelance Ecosystem 2.7 0.1
Networking Opportunities 3.1 0.1
Remote Job Opportunities 2.8 0.1
Time Zone Favorability 3.1 3.8

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
RU Vladivostok KP Chongjin
Jeans $90 per pair $32 per pair
Summer Dress $66 per dress $25 per dress
Running Shoes $143 per pair $45 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
RU Vladivostok KP Chongjin
Dining Out $96 per month $22 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
RU Vladivostok KP Chongjin
Cinema Ticket $6.58 per ticket $1.20 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
RU Vladivostok KP Chongjin
Coffee $3.83 per cup $2.80 per cup
Beer $5.38 per pint $0.85 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $10 per meal $3.10 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $54 per meal $22 per meal
Fast Food Combo $6.58 per meal $5.20 per meal
Apples $2.27 per kg $1.95 per kg
Bread $0.78 per loaf $0.90 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $0.90 per bottle $0.55 per bottle
Milk $1.37 per liter $2.40 per liter
Rice $1.67 per kg $0.82 per kg
Chicken Fillets $6.22 per kg $5.30 per kg
Beef $10 per kg $9.15 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $13 per bottle $12 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
RU Vladivostok KP Chongjin
Groceries $263 per month $55 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
RU Vladivostok KP Chongjin
Health Insurance $0.00 per month $2.00 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
RU Vladivostok KP Chongjin
Doctor Visit (GP) $42 per visit $0.00 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $10 per purchase $4.20 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
RU Vladivostok KP Chongjin
Housing $418 per month $45 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom) $658 per month $155 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $1,315 per month $0.00 per month
Coworking Space $179 per month $0.00 per month
Coliving Space $359 per month $0.00 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
RU Vladivostok KP Chongjin
Internet & Mobile $13 per month $8.00 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
RU Vladivostok KP Chongjin
Leisure Activities $60 per month $6.00 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
RU Vladivostok KP Chongjin
Haircut $24 per visit $2.10 per visit
Laundry $14 per kg $4.50 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
RU Vladivostok KP Chongjin
Mobile Plan $10 per month $12 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $11 per month $0.00 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $14 one-time $210 one-time
Gym Membership $54 per month $18 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $26 per hour $7.50 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
RU Vladivostok KP Chongjin
Transportation $33 per month $4.50 per month
Taxi Start $2.99 per trip $2.00 per trip
Taxi per km $0.54 per km $0.60 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $25 per month $0.50 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $5.74 per trip $5.00 per trip
Gasoline $0.75 per liter $1.85 per liter
Scooter Rental $7.77 per month $0.00 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
RU Vladivostok KP Chongjin
Utilities $78 per month $13 per month

Visa & Legal Fees

Local prices in US dollars

Visa & Legal Fees
RU Vladivostok KP Chongjin
Visa & Legal Fees $0.00 per month $1.00 per month