North Korea36.94
Overall rating
Open country profileNorth Korea vs. United States: Country Comparison
United States leads the overall rating with 68.90 points, ahead of North Korea with 36.94 points. The largest measurable differences stand out especially in English Proficiency and Dual Citizenship Allowed.
North Korea
United States68.90
Overall rating
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Health Insurance for Foreigners
Residence Permit Ease
Digital Nomad Visa
Visa Processing Time
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
English Proficiency
City Rent per Square Meter
Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Top Personal Income Tax Rate (%)
Homicide Rate
Petty Crime Index
Healthcare Quality
Biggest Differences
United States scores clearly better than North Korea on English Proficiency.
United States scores clearly better than North Korea on Dual Citizenship Allowed.
United States scores clearly better than North Korea on Local Language Barrier.
United States scores clearly better than North Korea on Remote Job Market.
North Korea scores clearly better than United States on BAC Limit (‰).
United States scores clearly better than North Korea on Remote Income Potential.
United States scores clearly better than North Korea on Cultural Distance to West.
United States scores clearly better than North Korea on Cash Payment Limit.
Categories Compared
North Korea
34 points
🛡️ Safety & Risk
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United States
68 points
| Topic | North Korea | United States | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crime & Personal Safety | 56 | 64 | United States |
| Conflicts & Political Security | 45 | 79 | United States |
| Natural Hazards & Disasters | 51 | 42 | North Korea |
| Digital Freedom & Surveillance | 4 | 70 | United States |
| Legal Protection & Property | 7 | 70 | United States |
| Long-Term Stability & Resilience | 19 | 71 | United States |
North Korea
51 points
❤️ Health
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United States
76 points
| Topic | North Korea | United States | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare & Access | 28 | 70 | United States |
| Environmental Health | 55 | 88 | United States |
| Health Risks & Public Health | 68 | 69 | United States |
North Korea
32 points
💸 Finance & Taxes
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United States
73 points
| Topic | North Korea | United States | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Taxes | 89 | 58 | North Korea |
| Investment & Capital Access | 12 | 75 | United States |
| Banking & Fintech | 12 | 81 | United States |
| Bitcoin & Crypto | 14 | 80 | United States |
| Real Estate & Property | 9 | 69 | United States |
| Entrepreneurship & Business | 17 | 65 | United States |
| Macroeconomics | 42 | 70 | United States |
| Wages & Purchasing Power | 23 | 87 | United States |
North Korea
75 points
🏠 Costs
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United States
39 points
| Topic | North Korea | United States | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing & Utilities | 96 | 44 | North Korea |
| Food & Basic Goods | 97 | 18 | North Korea |
| Dining & Going Out | 87 | 35 | North Korea |
| Mobility Costs | 59 | 58 | North Korea |
| Communication & Digital Costs | 30 | 41 | United States |
| Personal Services | 79 | 39 | North Korea |
North Korea
34 points
🏗️ Infrastructure
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United States
74 points
| Topic | North Korea | United States | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Infrastructure & Logistics | 25 | 74 | United States |
| Roads & Traffic Infrastructure | 49 | 67 | United States |
| Electricity & Energy | 57 | 72 | United States |
| Internet & Connectivity | 3 | 91 | United States |
| Public Transport | 45 | 58 | United States |
North Korea
33 points
🌿 Lifestyle
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United States
65 points
| Topic | North Korea | United States | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work-Life Balance | 35 | 45 | United States |
| Climate & Weather | 64 | 70 | United States |
| Outdoor & Lifestyle | 40 | 65 | United States |
| Leisure & Recreation | 35 | 81 | United States |
| Arts & Entertainment | 18 | 80 | United States |
| Food & Culinary Culture | 8 | 68 | United States |
| Family-Friendly | 40 | 53 | United States |
| Pet-Friendly | 26 | 59 | United States |
North Korea
1 points
✈️ Relocation & Residency
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United States
79 points
| Topic | North Korea | United States | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residency & Bureaucracy | 6 | 73 | United States |
| Visa, Entry & Travel Freedom | 1 | 77 | United States |
| Remote Work & Freelancing | 0 | 78 | United States |
| Work & Self-Employment Abroad | 1 | 82 | United States |
| Permanent Residency & Family | 1 | 80 | United States |
| Language & Integration | 0 | 91 | United States |
| Welcome Culture & Anti-Discrimination | 0 | 77 | United States |
| Everyday Life for Foreigners | 1 | 76 | United States |
North Korea
37 points
🏖️ Travel & Vacation
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United States
81 points
| Topic | North Korea | United States | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Stay Quality | 21 | 87 | United States |
| Tourism Infrastructure | 17 | 89 | United States |
| Attractions & Activities | 24 | 90 | United States |
| Beaches, Nature & Relaxation | 34 | 90 | United States |
| Vacation Costs | 90 | 45 | North Korea |
| Season & Travel Comfort | 58 | 85 | United States |
North Korea
28 points
🌐 Society & Participation
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United States
74 points
| Topic | North Korea | United States | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Society & Freedom | 9 | 79 | United States |
| Education & Knowledge | 80 | 79 | North Korea |
| Social System & Social Cohesion | 31 | 57 | United States |
| Equality & Anti-Discrimination | 9 | 75 | United States |
| LGBTQ+ Friendliness | 0 | 86 | United States |
| Inclusion & Accessibility | 15 | 73 | United States |
| Religion & Worldviews | 26 | 74 | United States |
| Demography | 53 | 63 | United States |