Laos
Savannakhet
#5 Top 5 cities
Savannakhet has some cross-border and local relevance, but for most expats it remains a fringe option.
Country overview
Population
125Β 760
Year-round temperatures
Day: 29°C aΕΎ 36°C
Night: 18°C aΕΎ 25°C
Climate
A hot tropical climate with distinct dry and rainy seasons.
Distance to the sea
250 km
Social atmosphere
6/10
Costs
Housing cost
8/10
Food cost
8/10
Business friendliness
3/10
Safety
5/10
Savannakhet is generally manageable in established areas, but theft, poor road safety, limited emergency care, crime on Route 9, and extensive unexploded ordnance in the province require careful route choices.
Natural disaster resilience
2/10
Savannakhet faces seasonal Mekong and river flooding, intense monsoon rain, storms, heat, drought, and disease after floods; flat low-lying areas, roads, power, and water services are vulnerable.
Other scores
Other scores
Internet availability
4/10
Internet speed
3/10
Internet stability
3/10
Electricity stability
5/10
Community types
Largest nationality groups
- πΉπThais
- π»π³Vietnamese
- π«π·French
Pros / Cons
Pros
- +Lower living costs
- +Quiet atmosphere
- +Good for long-term stay
Cons
- βSmaller job market
- βSmaller expat scene
- βLess dynamic environment