At a glance
 LA
Luang Namtha
|
LA
Vang Vieng
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|---|---|---|
| Country | Laos | Laos |
| Nomad score | 5.1 / 10 | 5.7 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $360 / mo | $1,361 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 30° / 22°C | 32° / 23°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 57 Moderate | 28 Good |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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LA
Luang Namtha
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LA
Vang Vieng
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|
|---|---|---|
| Average high | 23.8°C | 30.2°C |
| Average low | 16.7°C | 20.9°C |
| Precipitation | 186 mm / mo | 268 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 286 h / mo | 283 h / mo |
| Humidity | 80% | 81% |
| Rain days | 19.3 / mo | 16.2 / mo |
| Wind speed | 9.5 km/h | 8 km/h |
LA
Luang Namtha · average high by month
J 19
F 22
M 26
A 27
M 26
J 25
J 25
A 25
S 25
O 24
N 22
D 20
LA
Vang Vieng · average high by month
J 27
F 29
M 32
A 33
M 32
J 31
J 30
A 30
S 30
O 31
N 30
D 28
Air quality
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LA
Luang Namtha
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LA
Vang Vieng
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|---|---|---|
| US AQI | 57 | 28 |
| PM2.5 | 15.1 µg/m³ | 4.9 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 16.2 µg/m³ | 4.9 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 105 µg/m³ | 36 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 7.5 | 0 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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LA
Luang Namtha
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LA
Vang Vieng
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|---|---|---|
| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 1.3 | 1.9 |
| Local Payment Services | 2.7 | 3.4 |
| Startup Scene | 1.6 | 2.0 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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LA
Luang Namtha
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LA
Vang Vieng
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|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | 4.5 | 5.6 |
| Green Spaces | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Noise Pollution | 6.6 | 5.6 |
| Seasonal Variety | 4.1 | 3.9 |
| Weather | 4.8 | 5.0 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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LA
Luang Namtha
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LA
Vang Vieng
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Network Coverage | 6.6 | 7.2 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 5.8 | 5.5 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 3.3 | 4.1 |
| VPN Reliability | 7.3 | 6.5 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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LA
Luang Namtha
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LA
Vang Vieng
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|---|---|---|
| Accommodation Cost | 8.5 | 8.2 |
| Cost of Living | 8.6 | 8.1 |
| Currency Stability | 4.1 | 4.4 |
| Entertainment Cost | 7.7 | 7.7 |
| Food & Groceries | 8.5 | 8.0 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 6.8 | 6.8 |
| Transportation Cost | 8.0 | 7.6 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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LA
Luang Namtha
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LA
Vang Vieng
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|---|---|---|
| Culture | 6.5 | 5.6 |
| Indoors Fun | 3.3 | 3.4 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 3.4 | 3.3 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 7.7 | 7.7 |
| Nightlife | 2.6 | 6.7 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 8.8 | 9.2 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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LA
Luang Namtha
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LA
Vang Vieng
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|---|---|---|
| Nomad Events & Meetups | 1.2 | 2.7 |
| Nomad Friendly | 3.4 | 5.4 |
| Online Community Presence | 1.2 | 3.2 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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LA
Luang Namtha
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LA
Vang Vieng
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|---|---|---|
| Cafes with WiFi | 3.2 | 5.8 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 1.1 | 3.4 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 2.1 | 5.2 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 1.6 | 4.2 |
| Internet Speed | 5.0 | 6.5 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 6.5 | 7.4 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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LA
Luang Namtha
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LA
Vang Vieng
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|---|---|---|
| Fitness Facilities | 3.0 | 4.4 |
| Food Scene | 4.7 | 6.0 |
| Healthy Food Options | 4.1 | 5.6 |
| Yoga Studios | 2.0 | 4.2 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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LA
Luang Namtha
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LA
Vang Vieng
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|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 3.6 | 4.1 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 8.0 | 8.5 |
| Healthcare Quality | 3.0 | 3.1 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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LA
Luang Namtha
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LA
Vang Vieng
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|---|---|---|
| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 0.5 | 0.4 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 2.5 | 2.8 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 2.7 | 2.8 |
| Freedom of Speech | 2.4 | 2.7 |
| Political Stability | 6.2 | 5.9 |
| Tax Friendliness | 6.3 | 4.5 |
| Visa Ease | 5.3 | 6.5 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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LA
Luang Namtha
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LA
Vang Vieng
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|---|---|---|
| Air Quality | 6.8 | 5.7 |
| Cleanliness | 6.1 | 5.6 |
| Environmental Quality | 8.4 | 7.3 |
| Family Friendly | 5.8 | 5.5 |
| Language Barrier | 4.3 | 4.9 |
| Work-Life Balance | 7.8 | 7.5 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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LA
Luang Namtha
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LA
Vang Vieng
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|---|---|---|
| Female Friendly | 7.3 | 7.1 |
| Racial Tolerance | 7.2 | 7.0 |
| Safety | 8.0 | 7.5 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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LA
Luang Namtha
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LA
Vang Vieng
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|---|---|---|
| Airport Connectivity | 3.1 | 3.4 |
| Cycling | 5.1 | 5.4 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 4.4 | 6.5 |
| Public Transit | 2.2 | 2.3 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 0.9 | 1.3 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 6.1 | 7.5 |
| Walkability | 6.4 | 5.7 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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LA
Luang Namtha
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LA
Vang Vieng
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|---|---|---|
| Coworking Quality | 1.8 | 3.2 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 2.0 | 2.8 |
| Networking Opportunities | 1.8 | 3.5 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 1.6 | 2.8 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 5.8 | 7.2 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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LA
Luang Namtha
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LA
Vang Vieng
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|---|---|---|
| Jeans | $14 per pair | $35 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $9.12 per dress | $20 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $27 per pair | $86 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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LA
Luang Namtha
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LA
Vang Vieng
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|---|---|---|
| Dining Out | $9.12 per month | $55 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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LA
Luang Namtha
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LA
Vang Vieng
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|---|---|---|
| Cinema Ticket | $1.60 per ticket | $5.32 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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LA
Luang Namtha
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LA
Vang Vieng
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|---|---|---|
| Coffee | $0.55 per cup | $2.08 per cup |
| Beer | $0.68 per pint | $1.62 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $1.14 per meal | $2.54 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $9.12 per meal | $24 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $2.05 per meal | $6.70 per meal |
| Apples | $2.05 per kg | $3.14 per kg |
| Bread | $0.68 per loaf | $1.02 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.23 per bottle | $0.55 per bottle |
| Milk | $0.91 per liter | $1.94 per liter |
| Rice | $0.46 per kg | $1.11 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $2.28 per kg | $5.78 per kg |
| Beef | $3.65 per kg | $9.01 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $6.84 per bottle | $13 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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LA
Luang Namtha
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LA
Vang Vieng
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|---|---|---|
| Groceries | $27 per month | $102 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
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LA
Luang Namtha
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LA
Vang Vieng
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|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $2.28 per month | $12 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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LA
Luang Namtha
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LA
Vang Vieng
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|---|---|---|
| Doctor Visit (GP) | $6.84 per visit | $21 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $1.14 per purchase | $3.93 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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LA
Luang Namtha
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LA
Vang Vieng
|
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|---|---|---|
| Housing | $18 per month | $116 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $82 per month | $283 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $182 per month | $656 per month |
| Coworking Space | $27 per month | $105 per month |
| Coliving Space | $114 per month | $393 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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LA
Luang Namtha
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LA
Vang Vieng
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|---|---|---|
| Internet & Mobile | $2.28 per month | $6.93 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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LA
Luang Namtha
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LA
Vang Vieng
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|---|---|---|
| Leisure Activities | $2.28 per month | $18 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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LA
Luang Namtha
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LA
Vang Vieng
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|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $1.82 per visit | $4.16 per visit |
| Laundry | $0.46 per kg | $1.16 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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LA
Luang Namtha
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LA
Vang Vieng
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Plan | $1.37 per month | $8.09 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $9.12 per month | $20 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $1.37 one-time | $5.78 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $6.84 per month | $30 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $3.65 per hour | $9.71 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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LA
Luang Namtha
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LA
Vang Vieng
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|---|---|---|
| Transportation | $3.65 per month | $28 per month |
| Taxi Start | $0.68 per trip | $2.08 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $0.36 per km | $1.16 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $4.56 per month | $22 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $1.14 per trip | $5.08 per trip |
| Gasoline | $0.55 per liter | $1.50 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $5.47 per month | $8.55 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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LA
Luang Namtha
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LA
Vang Vieng
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|---|---|---|
| Utilities | $4.56 per month | $21 per month |