Makild nomad city guide

Pyongyang, North Korea

Compare Pyongyang, North Korea for nomads: rent, monthly living cost, internet, safety, visa practicality, seasons and scenic places.

Parks
Monthly estimateINR 77,000
Studio rentINR 20,000-INR 38,000
Internet50 Mbps
Safety51/100
Air qualityPolluted periods (44)
PowerBackup advised (48)
CoworkingLimited work spots (42)
Best seasonApr-Jun, Sep-Oct
Minimum stay1-6 months

Nomad fit in Pyongyang

Pyongyang is listed in Makild's nomad travel table for people comparing rental cost, internet practicality, visa planning, safety, local transport and seasonal comfort before choosing a medium-stay destination.

The central rental areas tracked for this guide are P’yŏngyang central districts. A typical studio or compact 1BHK range is 35-70 sqm, with deposit expectations around 1 month and common lease flexibility of 1-6 months.

Scenic places and lifestyle

Parks, historic areas, weekend nature trips

Cultural scenery with old streets, landmarks, temples, museums, or architecture.

The best timing is usually Apr-Jun, Sep-Oct. Watch out for peak heat/cold season when planning longer stays.

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Remote-work lifestyle

These Makild planning scores summarize day-to-day livability for remote work in Pyongyang. They are comparison estimates, so verify critical items like healthcare, power backup, water, and safety before booking.

Cleanliness
Challenging (40)
Crime rate
Elevated (51)
Air quality
Polluted periods (44)
Power reliability
Backup advised (48)
Mobile data / eSIM
Patchy / slower (57)
Coworking / cafe work
Limited work spots (42)
Healthcare access
Limited access (39)
English usability
Translation helpful (50)
Walkability / transit
Manageable (61)
Airport access
Good airport access (75)
Accommodation availability
Limited options (55)
Payment/card friendliness
Cash often needed (48)
Food delivery / convenience
Limited convenience (50)
Social / nomad community
Sparse community (37)
Noise comfort
Moderate noise (73)
Tap water / water quality
Bottled safer (45)
Political/civil stability
Disruption risk (47)

Cost breakdown

Rent range
INR 20,000-INR 38,000 / month
Food estimate/person
INR 19,500 / month
Utilities + WiFi
INR 5,600 / month
Cab estimate
INR 170 per 5 km
Flight from Mumbai
INR 58,000 roundtrip estimate, 9-15h one stop

Common food prices

These are planning estimates for everyday grocery and casual meal costs in Pyongyang, derived from the city food baseline. Check local grocery apps and markets before booking a longer stay.

Eggs
INR 140 / 12 eggs
Chicken breast
INR 360 / kg
Rice
INR 80 / kg
Milk
INR 90 / litre
Local lunch
INR 210 / meal
Cafe coffee
INR 105 / cup

Country context

Airport code
FNJ
GDP per person estimate
$9,000
City conservatism estimate
52/100

All table data for Pyongyang

Cost and housing

Monthly estimate/person
INR 77,000
Studio/1BHK rent range
INR 20,000-INR 38,000 / month
Average rent
INR 29,000
Rent per sq ft/month
INR 51 / sq ft
Apartment size
35-70 sqm
Average apartment size
53 sqm / 570 sq ft
Deposit
1 month
Minimum contract
1-6 months
Areas to start with
P’yŏngyang central districts

Food and daily life

Food/month expected/person
INR 19,500
Common food basket
Eggs INR 140, chicken INR 360/kg, rice INR 80/kg, milk INR 90/L
Eggs
INR 140 / 12 eggs
Chicken breast
INR 360 / kg
Rice
INR 80 / kg
Milk
INR 90 / litre
Local lunch
INR 210 / meal
Cafe coffee
INR 105 / cup
Cab estimate
INR 170 per 5 km
Utilities
INR 4,500 / month
Home Wi-Fi
INR 1,100 / month
Internet speed
50 Mbps

Travel and seasons

Airport code
FNJ
Flight from Mumbai
INR 58,000 roundtrip estimate, 9-15h one stop
Flight duration estimate
~12h one-way
Airport distance
22.4 km from city coordinate
Best season
Apr-Jun, Sep-Oct
Avoid / bad season
Peak heat/cold season
Scenic places
Parks, historic areas, weekend nature trips
Scenic description
Cultural scenery with old streets, landmarks, temples, museums, or architecture.

Lifestyle and scoring

Decision score inputs
INR 77,000/month, 50 Mbps, 51/100 safety
General safety estimate
51/100
Women safety estimate
59/100
City conservatism estimate
52/100
Beach access
No
Development estimate
Emerging (45)
Cleanliness
Challenging (40)
Crime rate
Elevated (51)
Air quality
Polluted periods (44)
Power reliability
Backup advised (48)
Mobile data / eSIM
Patchy / slower (57)
Coworking / cafe work
Limited work spots (42)
Healthcare access
Limited access (39)
English usability
Translation helpful (50)
Walkability / transit
Manageable (61)
Airport access
Good airport access (75)
Accommodation availability
Limited options (55)
Payment/card friendliness
Cash often needed (48)
Food delivery / convenience
Limited convenience (50)
Social / nomad community
Sparse community (37)
Noise comfort
Moderate noise (73)
Tap water / water quality
Bottled safer (45)
Political/civil stability
Disruption risk (47)
City population
3,222,000
City coordinates
39.03385, 125.75432

Country and source context

Country
North Korea
Country code
KP
Country cities tracked
51
Country GDP
$80B
GDP per person estimate
$9,000
Country conservatism estimate
52/100 city signal
Women per 100 men
Estimate pending
GeoNames ID
1871859
Search phrase
Pyongyang North Korea Parks, historic areas, weekend nature trips
Data quality
curated
Sources
Makild curated baseline | https://download.geonames.org/export/dump/cities5000.zip | https://download.geonames.org/export/dump/countryInfo.txt | https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv

Complete destination record

City
Pyongyang
Country Code
KP
Country
North Korea
Iata
FNJ
Rent Low
20000
Rent High
38000
Internet
50
Food Daily
1300
Cab5km
170
Utilities
4500
Wifi
1100
Flight Inr
58000
Flight Time
9-15h one stop
Area
P’yŏngyang central districts
Size
35-70 sqm
Deposit
1 month
Minimum
1-6 months
Best Season
Apr-Jun, Sep-Oct
Avoid Season
Peak heat/cold season
Safety
51
City Conservative
52
Country Gdp Pc
9000
Country Gdp B
80
Title Name
Pyongyang, North Korea
Scenic
Parks, historic areas, weekend nature trips
Scenic Description
Cultural scenery with old streets, landmarks, temples, museums, or architecture.
Average Rent
29000
Average Sqm
53
Monthly Estimate
77000
Search Phrase
Pyongyang North Korea Parks, historic areas, weekend nature trips
Latitude
39.03385
Longitude
125.75432
Population
3222000
Geo Name Id
1871859
Airport Distance Km
22.370051865061924
Data Quality
curated
Sources
Makild curated baseline | https://download.geonames.org/export/dump/cities5000.zip | https://download.geonames.org/export/dump/countryInfo.txt | https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv
Timezone
Asia/Pyongyang

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