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About Vientiane

Vientiane is a laid-back, affordable capital with a slow pace that suits digital nomads who prefer calm over chaos. ☕️🌿 You’ll find decent cafés, growing coworking options, and reliable enough internet in central areas. 🛜 It’s best for focused work, low costs, and easy access to nature, though nightlife and infrastructure are more limited than in bigger hubs.

Through the year

Best in January (72) · now 69
0° 10° 20° 30° 40° Jan: 10 mm Feb: 25 mm Mar: 40 mm Apr: 80 mm May: 244 mm Jun: 350 mm Jul: 391 mm Aug: 357 mm Sep: 469 mm Oct: 162 mm Nov: 39 mm Dec: 4 mm Jan: 27°C / 17°C Feb: 30°C / 19°C Mar: 32°C / 22°C Apr: 34°C / 25°C May: 33°C / 25°C Jun: 31°C / 25°C Jul: 31°C / 25°C Aug: 31°C / 24°C Sep: 30°C / 24°C Oct: 30°C / 23°C Nov: 30°C / 21°C Dec: 28°C / 18°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 7.9
Internet Speed 6.1
Digital Nomad Popularity 2.8
Safety 7.9
Weather 5.1
Accommodation Cost 7.7
Nomad Friendly 5.2
Female Friendly 7.2
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Quick costs

Quick costs in Vientiane
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $485.39 per month
Coworking Space $131.75 per month
Coffee $2.54 per cup
Beer $1.16 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $3.00 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $20.80 per month
Mobile Plan $8.32 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $28.66 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 Pakse $1,671 5.3 Compare
4 Savannakhet $1,112 5.2 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Nong Khai TH Thailand $1,028 6.0 Compare
2 Udon Thani TH Thailand $1,207 6.3 Compare
3 Vang Vieng LA Laos $1,361 5.7 Compare
4 Khon Kaen TH Thailand $1,441 6.5 Compare

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