At a glance
 LA
Savannakhet
|
LA
Thakhek
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|
|---|---|---|
| Country | Laos | Laos |
| Nomad score | 5.2 / 10 | 5.1 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $1,112 / mo | $488 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 33° / 25°C | 33° / 26°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 45 Good | 58 Moderate |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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LA
Savannakhet
|
LA
Thakhek
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Average high | 30.9°C | 30.9°C |
| Average low | 22.1°C | 21.7°C |
| Precipitation | 150 mm / mo | 189 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 293 h / mo | 287 h / mo |
| Humidity | 74% | 74% |
| Rain days | 13.5 / mo | 14.3 / mo |
| Wind speed | 16.2 km/h | 14 km/h |
LA
Savannakhet · average high by month
J 29
F 31
M 34
A 35
M 33
J 32
J 31
A 31
S 30
O 30
N 30
D 29
LA
Thakhek · average high by month
J 28
F 30
M 33
A 35
M 33
J 31
J 30
A 30
S 30
O 31
N 30
D 29
Air quality
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LA
Savannakhet
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LA
Thakhek
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|---|---|---|
| US AQI | 45 | 58 |
| PM2.5 | 6.9 µg/m³ | 9.3 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 8.6 µg/m³ | 11.8 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 92 µg/m³ | 103 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 9.2 | 9.2 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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LA
Savannakhet
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LA
Thakhek
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 1.7 | 1.5 |
| Local Payment Services | 3.7 | 3.0 |
| Startup Scene | 2.3 | 1.7 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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LA
Savannakhet
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LA
Thakhek
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|
|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | 5.7 | 4.8 |
| Green Spaces | 5.6 | 5.6 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 5.1 | 5.9 |
| Noise Pollution | 6.0 | 5.9 |
| Seasonal Variety | 3.8 | 3.7 |
| Weather | 4.2 | 5.3 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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LA
Savannakhet
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LA
Thakhek
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Network Coverage | 6.7 | 6.6 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 5.8 | 5.5 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 3.4 | 3.4 |
| VPN Reliability | 7.0 | 6.7 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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LA
Savannakhet
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LA
Thakhek
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|
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation Cost | 8.7 | 8.6 |
| Cost of Living | 8.9 | 8.6 |
| Currency Stability | 4.5 | 3.4 |
| Entertainment Cost | 7.5 | 7.4 |
| Food & Groceries | 8.5 | 8.2 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 7.3 | 6.5 |
| Transportation Cost | 8.0 | 7.9 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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LA
Savannakhet
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LA
Thakhek
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|
|---|---|---|
| Culture | 5.6 | 6.0 |
| Indoors Fun | 3.0 | 2.7 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 3.8 | 3.2 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 5.4 | 7.1 |
| Nightlife | 2.8 | 2.9 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 6.7 | 8.7 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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LA
Savannakhet
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LA
Thakhek
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|---|---|---|
| Nomad Events & Meetups | 1.2 | 1.3 |
| Nomad Friendly | 3.4 | 4.1 |
| Online Community Presence | 1.7 | 1.6 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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LA
Savannakhet
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LA
Thakhek
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Cafes with WiFi | 4.1 | 3.3 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 2.1 | 1.7 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 2.5 | 2.4 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 2.0 | 1.9 |
| Internet Speed | 5.5 | 5.1 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 6.8 | 6.6 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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LA
Savannakhet
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LA
Thakhek
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|---|---|---|
| Fitness Facilities | 3.7 | 2.7 |
| Food Scene | 5.1 | 4.8 |
| Healthy Food Options | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| Yoga Studios | 1.6 | 1.3 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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LA
Savannakhet
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LA
Thakhek
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|
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 4.5 | 4.2 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 7.8 | 8.5 |
| Healthcare Quality | 4.0 | 3.2 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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LA
Savannakhet
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LA
Thakhek
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 2.8 | 2.9 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 3.3 | 3.1 |
| Freedom of Speech | 2.7 | 2.4 |
| Political Stability | 6.2 | 6.1 |
| Tax Friendliness | 5.9 | 5.7 |
| Visa Ease | 6.4 | 5.9 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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LA
Savannakhet
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LA
Thakhek
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|---|---|---|
| Air Quality | 6.1 | 5.9 |
| Cleanliness | 5.4 | 5.5 |
| Environmental Quality | 6.9 | 6.9 |
| Family Friendly | 6.4 | 5.3 |
| Language Barrier | 4.3 | 4.3 |
| Work-Life Balance | 7.7 | 7.5 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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LA
Savannakhet
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LA
Thakhek
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|---|---|---|
| Female Friendly | 6.5 | 7.0 |
| Racial Tolerance | 6.7 | 7.2 |
| Safety | 7.2 | 7.6 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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LA
Savannakhet
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LA
Thakhek
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|---|---|---|
| Airport Connectivity | 3.8 | 2.6 |
| Cycling | 3.7 | 4.2 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 5.3 | 4.3 |
| Public Transit | 2.5 | 1.9 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 1.5 | 0.7 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 4.5 | 6.7 |
| Walkability | 4.7 | 4.6 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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LA
Savannakhet
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LA
Thakhek
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|---|---|---|
| Coworking Quality | 1.9 | 1.8 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 2.4 | 2.6 |
| Networking Opportunities | 2.2 | 2.6 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 2.5 | 2.6 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 7.0 | 7.0 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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LA
Savannakhet
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LA
Thakhek
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|
|---|---|---|
| Jeans | $39 per pair | $23 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $22 per dress | $14 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $81 per pair | $32 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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LA
Savannakhet
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LA
Thakhek
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|
|---|---|---|
| Dining Out | $55 per month | $9.12 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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LA
Savannakhet
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LA
Thakhek
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Cinema Ticket | $3.93 per ticket | $3.19 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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LA
Savannakhet
|
LA
Thakhek
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|
|---|---|---|
| Coffee | $2.08 per cup | $0.46 per cup |
| Beer | $1.02 per pint | $0.55 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $3.00 per meal | $1.14 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $27 per meal | $23 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $7.17 per meal | $1.82 per meal |
| Apples | $2.87 per kg | $1.82 per kg |
| Bread | $1.02 per loaf | $0.36 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.55 per bottle | $0.36 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.90 per liter | $1.37 per liter |
| Rice | $1.29 per kg | $0.55 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $6.70 per kg | $2.73 per kg |
| Beef | $12 per kg | $5.47 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $15 per bottle | $9.12 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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LA
Savannakhet
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LA
Thakhek
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|
|---|---|---|
| Groceries | $83 per month | $36 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
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LA
Savannakhet
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LA
Thakhek
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|
|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $6.93 per month | $0.00 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
|
LA
Savannakhet
|
LA
Thakhek
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Doctor Visit (GP) | $19 per visit | $11 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $4.39 per purchase | $2.28 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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LA
Savannakhet
|
LA
Thakhek
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Housing | $102 per month | $55 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $255 per month | $137 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $532 per month | $228 per month |
| Coworking Space | $97 per month | $23 per month |
| Coliving Space | $333 per month | $182 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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LA
Savannakhet
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LA
Thakhek
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Internet & Mobile | $6.93 per month | $6.84 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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LA
Savannakhet
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LA
Thakhek
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|
|---|---|---|
| Leisure Activities | $18 per month | $4.56 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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LA
Savannakhet
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LA
Thakhek
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|
|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $5.08 per visit | $1.37 per visit |
| Laundry | $1.16 per kg | $0.91 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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LA
Savannakhet
|
LA
Thakhek
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Plan | $8.55 per month | $4.56 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $25 per month | $23 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $4.39 one-time | $2.28 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $31 per month | $18 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $10 per hour | $4.56 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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LA
Savannakhet
|
LA
Thakhek
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|---|---|---|
| Transportation | $14 per month | $6.84 per month |
| Taxi Start | $1.62 per trip | $0.91 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $0.83 per km | $0.46 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $21 per month | $14 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $3.47 per trip | $2.28 per trip |
| Gasoline | $1.59 per liter | $1.00 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $6.93 per month | $6.84 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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LA
Savannakhet
|
LA
Thakhek
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | $21 per month | $14 per month |