The 24 Best places to live in North Korea

North Korea is the 23rd most expensive and the 190th most liveable country.

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North Korea Quality of life Rank
😃 Human freedom index
1.4
197
💵 GDP per capita
$1700
158
🛍️ GDPPC based on purchasing power
$1700
188
❤️ Life expectancy
73.3
83
☠️ Homicide rate
4.4
115
🚧 Road traffic mortality
24.2
149
👮 Corruption perceptions index
17
188
🏙️ Population
25.5M
53
🌐 English speaking %
0%
192
😷 Air quality
Moderate
112
✈️ Airport proximity index
18
164
💰 Cost of living
$1595
175
💳 After-tax salary
$396
140
💸 Salary to expenses ratio
0.2
191
🎓 Higher education index
18
164

Below is the list of 24 best cities to live and work in North Korea for singles and families ranked by quality & cost of living.

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