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Vientiane vs Khon Kaen

LA Laos TH Thailand

Vientiane, Laos compared with Khon Kaen, Thailand: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
LA Vientiane TH Khon Kaen
Country Laos Thailand
Nomad score 5.7 / 10 6.5 / 10
Cost of living $1,740 / mo $1,441 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 33° / 26°C 33° / 25°C
Air quality (AQI) 56 Moderate 56 Moderate
Community votes 0 0 0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
LA Vientiane TH Khon Kaen
Average high 30.5°C 31.5°C
Average low 22.3°C 22.7°C
Precipitation 181 mm / mo 122 mm / mo
Sunshine 287 h / mo 298 h / mo
Humidity 74% 70%
Rain days 13.8 / mo 12.2 / mo
Wind speed 13.1 km/h 14 km/h

LA Vientiane · average high by month

TH Khon Kaen · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
LA Vientiane TH Khon Kaen
US AQI 56 56
PM2.5 7.3 µg/m³ 10.8 µg/m³
PM10 8 µg/m³ 13.8 µg/m³
Ozone 56 µg/m³ 104 µg/m³
UV index 0 8.8

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
LA Vientiane TH Khon Kaen
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 2.4 3.1
Local Payment Services 4.2 7.2
Startup Scene 3.0 3.9

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
LA Vientiane TH Khon Kaen
Air Conditioning 6.3 7.6
Green Spaces 5.2 5.9
Natural Disaster Risk 5.6 7.3
Noise Pollution 5.8 5.5
Seasonal Variety 3.4 3.6
Weather 5.1 5.2

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
LA Vientiane TH Khon Kaen
Mobile Network Coverage 7.6 8.7
Power Grid Reliability 6.3 7.8
Public WiFi Availability 4.2 5.3
VPN Reliability 6.8 7.7

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
LA Vientiane TH Khon Kaen
Accommodation Cost 7.7 8.1
Cost of Living 7.9 8.2
Currency Stability 4.2 7.4
Entertainment Cost 7.2 7.5
Food & Groceries 8.1 8.4
Gym Membership Cost 6.6 7.7
Transportation Cost 7.4 7.9

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
LA Vientiane TH Khon Kaen
Culture 7.4 7.0
Indoors Fun 4.4 5.0
Language Learning Opportunities 4.4 5.2
Local Experiences & Tours 6.5 6.3
Nightlife 4.3 6.0
Outdoors & Nature 6.9 5.2

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
LA Vientiane TH Khon Kaen
Nomad Events & Meetups 2.4 2.6
Nomad Friendly 5.2 5.7
Online Community Presence 3.1 3.2

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
LA Vientiane TH Khon Kaen
Cafes with WiFi 5.8 6.8
Coworking Spaces Availability 3.6 5.0
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 4.8 5.6
Digital Nomad Popularity 2.8 3.1
Internet Speed 6.1 7.9
Local SIM Card Availability 7.8 8.8

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
LA Vientiane TH Khon Kaen
Fitness Facilities 5.0 6.0
Food Scene 6.8 7.2
Healthy Food Options 5.5 5.4
Yoga Studios 4.2 4.5

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
LA Vientiane TH Khon Kaen
Healthcare 5.2 7.7
Healthcare Affordability 8.0 8.6
Healthcare Quality 4.5 7.4

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
LA Vientiane TH Khon Kaen
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 2.6 8.0
Ease of Business Registration 3.0 3.6
Ease of Opening Bank Account 3.1 4.2
Freedom of Speech 2.0 4.3
Political Stability 5.9 6.0
Tax Friendliness 5.8 5.3
Visa Ease 6.1 7.1

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
LA Vientiane TH Khon Kaen
Air Quality 5.4 5.2
Cleanliness 5.7 6.3
Environmental Quality 6.1 6.1
Family Friendly 6.2 7.2
Language Barrier 4.6 4.6
Work-Life Balance 7.2 7.8

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
LA Vientiane TH Khon Kaen
Female Friendly 7.2 7.9
Racial Tolerance 7.1 7.4
Safety 7.9 8.3

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
LA Vientiane TH Khon Kaen
Airport Connectivity 5.6 6.5
Cycling 4.1 5.4
Intercity Travel Options 5.6 6.9
Public Transit 3.3 4.6
Ride-sharing Services 5.7 6.7
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 7.3 5.9
Walkability 5.3 4.9

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
LA Vientiane TH Khon Kaen
Coworking Quality 3.4 4.8
Freelance Ecosystem 2.9 3.7
Networking Opportunities 3.7 4.2
Remote Job Opportunities 2.8 3.7
Time Zone Favorability 7.0 6.7

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
LA Vientiane TH Khon Kaen
Jeans $58 per pair $46 per pair
Summer Dress $31 per dress $20 per dress
Running Shoes $111 per pair $85 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
LA Vientiane TH Khon Kaen
Dining Out $74 per month $73 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
LA Vientiane TH Khon Kaen
Cinema Ticket $5.08 per ticket $6.70 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
LA Vientiane TH Khon Kaen
Coffee $2.54 per cup $1.98 per cup
Beer $1.16 per pint $2.59 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $3.00 per meal $1.68 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $35 per meal $26 per meal
Fast Food Combo $7.63 per meal $5.94 per meal
Apples $3.47 per kg $2.89 per kg
Bread $1.48 per loaf $1.46 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $0.55 per bottle $0.49 per bottle
Milk $2.22 per liter $1.77 per liter
Rice $1.29 per kg $1.28 per kg
Chicken Fillets $5.78 per kg $5.33 per kg
Beef $11 per kg $10 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $16 per bottle $20 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
LA Vientiane TH Khon Kaen
Groceries $129 per month $107 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
LA Vientiane TH Khon Kaen
Health Insurance $15 per month $0.00 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
LA Vientiane TH Khon Kaen
Doctor Visit (GP) $39 per visit $27 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $6.24 per purchase $3.66 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
LA Vientiane TH Khon Kaen
Housing $203 per month $137 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom) $485 per month $259 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $994 per month $564 per month
Coworking Space $132 per month $116 per month
Coliving Space $545 per month $350 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
LA Vientiane TH Khon Kaen
Internet & Mobile $10 per month $14 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
LA Vientiane TH Khon Kaen
Leisure Activities $25 per month $18 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
LA Vientiane TH Khon Kaen
Haircut $8.55 per visit $9.14 per visit
Laundry $1.16 per kg $1.52 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
LA Vientiane TH Khon Kaen
Mobile Plan $8.32 per month $14 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $29 per month $19 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $6.70 one-time $9.11 one-time
Gym Membership $44 per month $43 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $10 per hour $7.62 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
LA Vientiane TH Khon Kaen
Transportation $21 per month $24 per month
Taxi Start $1.85 per trip $1.22 per trip
Taxi per km $1.02 per km $0.30 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $21 per month $23 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $5.32 per trip $2.89 per trip
Gasoline $1.46 per liter $1.26 per liter
Scooter Rental $8.32 per month $7.62 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
LA Vientiane TH Khon Kaen
Utilities $30 per month $37 per month