Places · North Korea
The best places to live in North Korea
Arcadia scores 10 places in North Korea, from Sinuiju at about $1,390 a month to Pyongyang at about $1,680. 2 are by the sea, 10 are in the mountains. The climate is mostly temperate. Across the country the typical ratings are safety 3/5, healthcare 3/5 and internet 5/5.
The standouts in North Korea
Cheapest, safest and best connected are within the 10 places Arcadia scores in North Korea, not the whole country.
All 10 places in North Korea
Questions, answered
How much does it cost to live in North Korea?
Across the 10 places Arcadia scores in North Korea the median is about $1,600 a month for one person, from Sinuiju at around $1,390 to Pyongyang at around $1,680. These are estimates for everyday living, rent included, not quotes.
What is the cheapest place to live in North Korea?
Sinuiju, at about $1,390 a month. It is the cheapest of the 10 places Arcadia scores in North Korea, which is not the same as the cheapest in the country.
Which place in North Korea has the best internet?
Pyongyang, rated 5 out of 5. The typical rating across the 10 places is 5 out of 5.
How safe are the places Arcadia scores in North Korea?
The typical safety rating is 3 out of 5, and the highest-rated is Pyongyang. These are broad country-level estimates meant for comparing places, not local advice for a particular street or moment.
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