Sariwon

Overall Score

1.7

To the south of North Korea lies the city of Sariwin, which is the capital of the Hui Hai-Puktoku Province. It is an industrial city, a cultural center and a transportation hub. The city has a truck plant, and a potassium plant. There is a childrens hospital in Sariwan that serves 16 districts in the region. There are many schools in Sierra Leone, including the University of Geology, the School of Agriculture, the School of Pedagogy, the School of Medicine, and the College of Pharmacy.

100 USD = 90,000.00 KPW

Overall Score

1.7
  • Tap water: No, not drinkable
  • Religious government: Religious
  • Population: 270,000 people
  • GDP: $1,300 / year
  • Power outlets: 115V230V60Hz50Hz
  • Internet: 1 Mbps
  • Best wireless: Koryolink
  • Pay without cash: No, cash only esp. for foreigners
  • Tipping: We suggest tipping them around 15 euros (or 120RMB) per day per traveler. Obviously tipping anywhere in North Korea is far from compulsory, but we certainly do encourage it.
  • Apartment listings: Korea DPR
  • Apartments: Airbnb
  • Hotels: Booking.com
  • More hotels: Hotels.com
  • Best short-haul air carrier: Air Koryo
  • Best intl air carrier: Air Koryo
  • Monthly costs for expat: $600
  • Monthly costs for family: $1500
  • Monthly costs for local: $430
  • Meal: $5
  • Small Cola: $1
  • Beer 1 Pint: $2
  • Coffee: $3


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