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About Luang Namtha

Luang Namtha, Laos is a laid-back jungle town great for nomads who love nature and slow travel 🌿🏞️. It offers affordable living, friendly locals, and easy access to trekking, cycling, and eco-adventures. Internet can be patchy compared to big cities, so it’s best for flexible remote workers seeking a quiet, offbeat base.

Through the year

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0° 10° 20° 30° Jan: 60 mm Feb: 83 mm Mar: 44 mm Apr: 110 mm May: 276 mm Jun: 300 mm Jul: 385 mm Aug: 372 mm Sep: 292 mm Oct: 153 mm Nov: 102 mm Dec: 59 mm Jan: 19°C / 12°C Feb: 22°C / 14°C Mar: 26°C / 17°C Apr: 27°C / 19°C May: 26°C / 19°C Jun: 25°C / 19°C Jul: 25°C / 19°C Aug: 25°C / 19°C Sep: 25°C / 18°C Oct: 24°C / 17°C Nov: 22°C / 15°C Dec: 20°C / 13°C Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Average high and low, °C Rainfall, mm

Key scores

Cost of Living 8.6
Internet Speed 5.0
Digital Nomad Popularity 1.6
Safety 8.0
Weather 4.8
Accommodation Cost 8.5
Nomad Friendly 3.4
Female Friendly 7.3
Updated 3 weeks ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in Luang Namtha
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $82.05 per month
Coworking Space $27.35 per month
Coffee $0.55 per cup
Beer $0.68 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $1.14 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $4.56 per month
Mobile Plan $1.37 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $9.12 per month

Other cities in Laos

Other cities in Laos
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Luang Prabang $1,713 6.0 Compare
2 Vang Vieng $1,361 5.7 Compare
3 Vientiane $1,740 5.7 Compare
4 Pakse $1,671 5.3 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Luang Prabang LA Laos $1,713 6.0 Compare
2 Nong Khiaw LA Laos $452 5.0 Compare
3 Nan TH Thailand $1,205 5.9 Compare
4 Chiang Rai TH Thailand $1,441 6.5 Compare

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