Moving to Georgia from North Korea

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from North Korea to Georgia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from North Korea to Georgia, and you’d need to navigate life in Georgian.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from North Korea to Georgia.

How's the healthcare?

Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

KP
36.7
GE
56.1
Health coverage index United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access

KP
68
GE
68

North Korea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Georgia leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

KP
86.0
GE
69.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

KP
2.5t
GE
3.6t

North Korea generally does better on environment, though Georgia leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

KP
27.7%
GE
5.2%
Electricity per capita World Bank, 2023

annual consumption — reflects grid capacity

KP
830 kWh
GE
3,382 kWh

Georgia performs significantly better than North Korea across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

KP
3.0%
GE
11.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

KP
$1,700
GE
$22,200

North Korea generally does better on employment & economy, though Georgia leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

KP
71.8 yrs
GE
77.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KP
22.2
GE
14.8

Georgia generally does better on family life, though North Korea leads in literacy rate.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

P'yongyang Rain: 37.0 in/yr (940 mm)
60° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

Tbilisi Rain: 19.5 in/yr (496 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months P'yongyang Tbilisi
Jan–Mar 38°/20°F (4°/-7°C)
Apr–Jun 72°/52°F (22°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/65°F (27°/18°C)
Oct–Dec 50°/31°F (10°/0°C)
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Month P'yongyang Tbilisi
Jan 31°/13°F (-0.8°/-10.7°C)
Feb 36°/18°F (2.4°/-7.8°C)
Mar 48°/29°F (8.9°/-1.8°C)
Apr 63°/41°F (17.1°/4.9°C)
May 73°/52°F (22.6°/10.9°C)
Jun 80°/62°F (26.7°/16.5°C)
Jul 83°/69°F (28.6°/20.7°C)
Aug 84°/69°F (28.9°/20.5°C)
Sep 76°/58°F (24.7°/14.3°C)
Oct 65°/44°F (18.2°/6.7°C)
Nov 49°/31°F (9.4°/-0.3°C)
Dec 35°/19°F (1.7°/-7.2°C)

Data:

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between North Korea and Georgia. To live, work, or study long-term in Georgia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Georgia's immigration authority.

North Korea passport

North Korea passport holder visiting Georgia

Visa Online (e-Visa)
North Korea passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Georgia.
Georgia passport

Georgia passport holder visiting North Korea

Visa Required
Georgia passport holders need a visa to enter North Korea.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Georgia?

Usually fine from major cities in Georgia. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

How is healthcare in Georgia compared to North Korea?

North Korea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Georgia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 56.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Georgia, compared to 36.7 in North Korea. Georgia scores 68 on the WHO universal health coverage index (North Korea: 68).

What's the weather like in Georgia compared to North Korea?

The average high temperature in Tbilisi is None°F, compared to 60°F in P'yongyang. Tbilisi receives around 19.5 in of rainfall per year, while P'yongyang gets 37.0 in.

What language do they speak in Georgia?

The official language in Georgia is Georgian. In North Korea, the official language is Korean.

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At a Glance

KP GE
Population 25,955,138 4,935,518
Currency North Korean Won (KPW) Georgian Lari (GEL)
Languages Korean Georgian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +850 +995
Time zones 1 1