Top expat cities

Laos

Vang Vieng

#3 Top 5 cities

Vang Vieng has become more viable for slower remote living and nature-oriented stays, but it remains small and partly tourism-dependent.

Country overview

Year-round temperatures

Day: 28°C aΕΎ 35°C

Night: 15°C aΕΎ 24°C

Climate

A hot inland tropical climate with a humid summer and a warm winter.

Distance to the sea

620 km

Social atmosphere

7/10

Business friendliness

4/10

Scores

Scores

Safety 7/10
Housing cost 7/10
Food cost 8/10
Internet availability 6/10
Internet speed 5/10
Internet stability 5/10
Electricity stability 5/10

Community types

  • Digital nomads
  • Creatives
  • Couples
  • Seasonal expats

Largest nationality groups

  • πŸ‡«πŸ‡·French
  • πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§British
  • πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈAmericans
  • πŸ‡¦πŸ‡ΊAustralians

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Pleasant atmosphere
  • +Strong remote community
  • +Lower living costs
  • +Tourist infrastructure

Cons

  • βˆ’Tourism seasonality
  • βˆ’Smaller job market
  • βˆ’Smaller expat scene