Top 5 expat cities in
Laos
Generated: 2026-05-27
Country overview
- Laos has clear expat relevance mainly in Vientiane, Luang Prabang, and to a lesser extent Vang Vieng; the lower-ranked cities are more situational.
- Internet and electricity are scored cautiously because service quality outside the capital can be uneven.
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Top 5 cities
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City cost | Safety | Year-round temperatures | Distance to the sea | Internet speed | Largest nationality groups |
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| #1 Vientiane | 7.4/10 | 7/10 | 35°C | 500 km | 6/10 |
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| #2 Luang Prabang | 6.7/10 | 8/10 | 35°C | 750 km | 5/10 |
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| #3 Vang Vieng | 7.4/10 | 7/10 | 35°C | 620 km | 5/10 |
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| #4 Pakse | 8/10 | 7/10 | 36°C | 380 km | 5/10 |
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| #5 Savannakhet | 8/10 | 7/10 | 36°C | 250 km | 4/10 |
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