Cebu City vs Luang Namtha
PH
Philippines
LA
LaosCebu City, Philippines compared with Luang Namtha, Laos: cost of living, scores, climate and more.
At a glance
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PH
Cebu City
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LA
Luang Namtha
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| Country | Philippines | Laos |
| Nomad score | 6.5 / 10 | 5.1 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $1,325 / mo | $360 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 32° / 25°C | 21° / 17°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 23 Good | 23 Good |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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PH
Cebu City
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LA
Luang Namtha
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|---|---|---|
| Average high | 30.1°C | 23.8°C |
| Average low | 25.1°C | 16.7°C |
| Precipitation | 239 mm / mo | 186 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 297 h / mo | 286 h / mo |
| Humidity | 84% | 80% |
| Rain days | 24 / mo | 19.3 / mo |
| Wind speed | 15.4 km/h | 9.5 km/h |
PH
Cebu City · average high by month
J 29
F 29
M 30
A 31
M 31
J 30
J 30
A 30
S 30
O 30
N 30
D 30
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
Air quality
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PH
Cebu City
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LA
Luang Namtha
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| US AQI | 23 | 23 |
| PM2.5 | 2.3 µg/m³ | 2 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 3.4 µg/m³ | 2 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 51 µg/m³ | 83 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 0 | 3.1 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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PH
Cebu City
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LA
Luang Namtha
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| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 5.2 | 1.3 |
| Local Payment Services | 7.3 | 2.7 |
| Startup Scene | 6.4 | 1.6 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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PH
Cebu City
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LA
Luang Namtha
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| Air Conditioning | 7.3 | 4.5 |
| Green Spaces | 5.2 | 8.0 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 3.4 | 5.3 |
| Noise Pollution | 3.8 | 6.6 |
| Seasonal Variety | 3.4 | 4.1 |
| Weather | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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PH
Cebu City
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LA
Luang Namtha
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Network Coverage | 7.8 | 6.6 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 5.3 | 3.3 |
| VPN Reliability | 7.4 | 7.3 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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PH
Cebu City
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LA
Luang Namtha
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| Accommodation Cost | 7.6 | 8.5 |
| Cost of Living | 7.9 | 8.6 |
| Currency Stability | 6.1 | 4.1 |
| Entertainment Cost | 7.3 | 7.7 |
| Food & Groceries | 7.5 | 8.5 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 6.8 | 6.8 |
| Transportation Cost | 7.9 | 8.0 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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PH
Cebu City
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LA
Luang Namtha
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| Culture | 7.1 | 6.5 |
| Indoors Fun | 6.7 | 3.3 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 7.3 | 3.4 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 8.1 | 7.7 |
| Nightlife | 7.1 | 2.6 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 7.9 | 8.8 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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PH
Cebu City
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LA
Luang Namtha
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| Nomad Events & Meetups | 6.5 | 1.2 |
| Nomad Friendly | 7.3 | 3.4 |
| Online Community Presence | 6.4 | 1.2 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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PH
Cebu City
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LA
Luang Namtha
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| Cafes with WiFi | 7.6 | 3.2 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 7.5 | 1.1 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 6.8 | 2.1 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 6.5 | 1.6 |
| Internet Speed | 7.2 | 5.0 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 8.4 | 6.5 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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PH
Cebu City
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LA
Luang Namtha
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| Fitness Facilities | 6.7 | 3.0 |
| Food Scene | 7.2 | 4.7 |
| Healthy Food Options | 6.2 | 4.1 |
| Yoga Studios | 5.8 | 2.0 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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PH
Cebu City
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LA
Luang Namtha
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|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 6.8 | 3.6 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| Healthcare Quality | 6.3 | 3.0 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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PH
Cebu City
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LA
Luang Namtha
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|---|---|---|
| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 2.0 | 0.5 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 4.2 | 2.5 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 3.7 | 2.7 |
| Freedom of Speech | 4.7 | 2.4 |
| Political Stability | 3.5 | 6.2 |
| Tax Friendliness | 5.5 | 6.3 |
| Visa Ease | 6.7 | 5.3 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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PH
Cebu City
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LA
Luang Namtha
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|---|---|---|
| Air Quality | 5.0 | 6.8 |
| Cleanliness | 4.0 | 6.1 |
| Environmental Quality | 4.2 | 8.4 |
| Family Friendly | 6.4 | 5.8 |
| Language Barrier | 8.3 | 4.3 |
| Work-Life Balance | 6.5 | 7.8 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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PH
Cebu City
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LA
Luang Namtha
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| Female Friendly | 6.3 | 7.3 |
| Racial Tolerance | 7.4 | 7.2 |
| Safety | 5.5 | 8.0 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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PH
Cebu City
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LA
Luang Namtha
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| Airport Connectivity | 7.8 | 3.1 |
| Cycling | 2.7 | 5.1 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 6.9 | 4.4 |
| Public Transit | 5.2 | 2.2 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 7.7 | 0.9 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 6.7 | 6.1 |
| Walkability | 4.6 | 6.4 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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PH
Cebu City
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LA
Luang Namtha
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| Coworking Quality | 7.5 | 1.8 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 5.3 | 2.0 |
| Networking Opportunities | 6.2 | 1.8 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 5.6 | 1.6 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 5.5 | 5.8 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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PH
Cebu City
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LA
Luang Namtha
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| Jeans | $63 per pair | $14 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $21 per dress | $9.12 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $79 per pair | $27 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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PH
Cebu City
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LA
Luang Namtha
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| Dining Out | $50 per month | $9.12 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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PH
Cebu City
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LA
Luang Namtha
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| Cinema Ticket | $4.92 per ticket | $1.60 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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PH
Cebu City
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LA
Luang Namtha
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| Coffee | $2.79 per cup | $0.55 per cup |
| Beer | $1.63 per pint | $0.68 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $4.12 per meal | $1.14 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $4.33 per meal | $2.05 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $25 per meal | $9.12 per meal |
| Apples | $3.52 per kg | $2.05 per kg |
| Bread | $0.97 per loaf | $0.68 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.44 per bottle | $0.23 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.57 per liter | $0.91 per liter |
| Rice | $0.82 per kg | $0.46 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $4.60 per kg | $2.28 per kg |
| Beef | $5.36 per kg | $3.65 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $7.29 per bottle | $6.84 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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PH
Cebu City
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LA
Luang Namtha
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| Groceries | $117 per month | $27 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
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PH
Cebu City
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LA
Luang Namtha
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|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $8.34 per month | $2.28 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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PH
Cebu City
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LA
Luang Namtha
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| Doctor Visit (GP) | $13 per visit | $6.84 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $3.80 per purchase | $1.14 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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PH
Cebu City
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LA
Luang Namtha
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $349 per month | $82 per month |
| Housing | $222 per month | $18 per month |
| Coworking Space | $95 per month | $27 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $950 per month | $182 per month |
| Coliving Space | $87 per month | $114 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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PH
Cebu City
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LA
Luang Namtha
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| Internet & Mobile | $15 per month | $2.28 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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PH
Cebu City
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LA
Luang Namtha
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| Leisure Activities | $45 per month | $2.28 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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PH
Cebu City
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LA
Luang Namtha
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| Haircut | $3.96 per visit | $1.82 per visit |
| Laundry | $0.44 per kg | $0.46 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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PH
Cebu City
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LA
Luang Namtha
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Plan | $4.74 per month | $1.37 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $24 per month | $9.12 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $3.95 one-time | $1.37 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $40 per month | $6.84 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $6.34 per hour | $3.65 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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PH
Cebu City
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LA
Luang Namtha
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| Taxi Start | $0.79 per trip | $0.68 per trip |
| Transportation | $21 per month | $3.65 per month |
| Taxi per km | $0.21 per km | $0.36 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $13 per month | $4.56 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $2.62 per trip | $1.14 per trip |
| Gasoline | $1.35 per liter | $0.55 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $127 per month | $5.47 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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PH
Cebu City
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LA
Luang Namtha
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| Utilities | $76 per month | $4.56 per month |