At a glance
 TH
Nong Khai
|
 LA
Vang Vieng
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Country | Thailand | Laos |
| Nomad score | 6.0 / 10 | 5.7 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $1,028 / mo | $1,361 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 31° / 25°C | 31° / 23°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 65 Moderate | 28 Good |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
|
TH
Nong Khai
|
LA
Vang Vieng
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Average high | 30.9°C | 30.2°C |
| Average low | 22.3°C | 20.9°C |
| Precipitation | 192 mm / mo | 268 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 284 h / mo | 283 h / mo |
| Humidity | 73% | 81% |
| Rain days | 13.8 / mo | 16.2 / mo |
| Wind speed | 13.6 km/h | 8 km/h |
TH
Nong Khai · average high by month
J 28
F 30
M 33
A 35
M 33
J 32
J 31
A 31
S 30
O 31
N 30
D 28
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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TH
Nong Khai
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LA
Vang Vieng
|
|
|---|---|---|
| US AQI | 65 | 28 |
| PM2.5 | 10.9 µg/m³ | 4.9 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 11.3 µg/m³ | 4.9 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 131 µg/m³ | 36 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 7.9 | 0 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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TH
Nong Khai
|
LA
Vang Vieng
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 3.0 | 1.9 |
| Local Payment Services | 6.3 | 3.4 |
| Startup Scene | 2.6 | 2.0 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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TH
Nong Khai
|
LA
Vang Vieng
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | 7.3 | 5.6 |
| Green Spaces | 5.8 | 8.0 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 6.3 | 5.3 |
| Noise Pollution | 6.2 | 5.6 |
| Seasonal Variety | 3.4 | 3.9 |
| Weather | 5.7 | 5.0 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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TH
Nong Khai
|
LA
Vang Vieng
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Network Coverage | 7.9 | 7.2 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 7.4 | 5.5 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 4.4 | 4.1 |
| VPN Reliability | 7.5 | 6.5 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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TH
Nong Khai
|
LA
Vang Vieng
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation Cost | 8.1 | 8.2 |
| Cost of Living | 8.2 | 8.1 |
| Currency Stability | 7.5 | 4.4 |
| Entertainment Cost | 7.4 | 7.7 |
| Food & Groceries | 8.4 | 8.0 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 7.5 | 6.8 |
| Transportation Cost | 8.0 | 7.6 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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TH
Nong Khai
|
LA
Vang Vieng
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Culture | 7.1 | 5.6 |
| Indoors Fun | 3.9 | 3.4 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 4.5 | 3.3 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 6.3 | 7.7 |
| Nightlife | 3.4 | 6.7 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 6.8 | 9.2 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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TH
Nong Khai
|
LA
Vang Vieng
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Nomad Events & Meetups | 2.1 | 2.7 |
| Nomad Friendly | 4.8 | 5.4 |
| Online Community Presence | 2.6 | 3.2 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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TH
Nong Khai
|
LA
Vang Vieng
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Cafes with WiFi | 5.7 | 5.8 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 2.1 | 3.4 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 4.0 | 5.2 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 2.4 | 4.2 |
| Internet Speed | 7.4 | 6.5 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 8.3 | 7.4 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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TH
Nong Khai
|
LA
Vang Vieng
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|
|---|---|---|
| Fitness Facilities | 5.2 | 4.4 |
| Food Scene | 6.7 | 6.0 |
| Healthy Food Options | 5.9 | 5.6 |
| Yoga Studios | 3.9 | 4.2 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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TH
Nong Khai
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LA
Vang Vieng
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 6.2 | 4.1 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 8.6 | 8.5 |
| Healthcare Quality | 5.6 | 3.1 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
|
TH
Nong Khai
|
LA
Vang Vieng
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 4.2 | 0.4 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 3.6 | 2.8 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 3.9 | 2.8 |
| Freedom of Speech | 4.3 | 2.7 |
| Political Stability | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Tax Friendliness | 5.3 | 4.5 |
| Visa Ease | 6.5 | 6.5 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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TH
Nong Khai
|
LA
Vang Vieng
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Air Quality | 5.5 | 5.7 |
| Cleanliness | 6.1 | 5.6 |
| Environmental Quality | 7.0 | 7.3 |
| Family Friendly | 6.8 | 5.5 |
| Language Barrier | 4.6 | 4.9 |
| Work-Life Balance | 8.1 | 7.5 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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TH
Nong Khai
|
LA
Vang Vieng
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Female Friendly | 7.5 | 7.1 |
| Racial Tolerance | 7.6 | 7.0 |
| Safety | 8.1 | 7.5 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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TH
Nong Khai
|
LA
Vang Vieng
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Airport Connectivity | 4.7 | 3.4 |
| Cycling | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 6.0 | 6.5 |
| Public Transit | 2.7 | 2.3 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 3.4 | 1.3 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 6.6 | 7.5 |
| Walkability | 5.2 | 5.7 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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TH
Nong Khai
|
LA
Vang Vieng
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Coworking Quality | 3.3 | 3.2 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 3.5 | 2.8 |
| Networking Opportunities | 3.4 | 3.5 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 3.4 | 2.8 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 7.3 | 7.2 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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TH
Nong Khai
|
LA
Vang Vieng
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Jeans | $20 per pair | $35 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $12 per dress | $20 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $61 per pair | $86 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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TH
Nong Khai
|
LA
Vang Vieng
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Dining Out | $46 per month | $55 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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TH
Nong Khai
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LA
Vang Vieng
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Cinema Ticket | $4.58 per ticket | $5.32 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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TH
Nong Khai
|
LA
Vang Vieng
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Coffee | $1.53 per cup | $2.08 per cup |
| Beer | $1.83 per pint | $1.62 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $1.83 per meal | $2.54 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $18 per meal | $24 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $6.71 per meal | $6.70 per meal |
| Apples | $3.05 per kg | $3.14 per kg |
| Bread | $1.22 per loaf | $1.02 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.31 per bottle | $0.55 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.53 per liter | $1.94 per liter |
| Rice | $0.92 per kg | $1.11 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $2.44 per kg | $5.78 per kg |
| Beef | $7.63 per kg | $9.01 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $15 per bottle | $13 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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TH
Nong Khai
|
LA
Vang Vieng
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Groceries | $137 per month | $102 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
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TH
Nong Khai
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LA
Vang Vieng
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|
|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $0.00 per month | $12 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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TH
Nong Khai
|
LA
Vang Vieng
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Doctor Visit (GP) | $21 per visit | $21 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $1.83 per purchase | $3.93 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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TH
Nong Khai
|
LA
Vang Vieng
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Housing | $92 per month | $116 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $183 per month | $283 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $549 per month | $656 per month |
| Coworking Space | $107 per month | $105 per month |
| Coliving Space | $366 per month | $393 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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TH
Nong Khai
|
LA
Vang Vieng
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Internet & Mobile | $12 per month | $6.93 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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TH
Nong Khai
|
LA
Vang Vieng
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Leisure Activities | $15 per month | $18 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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TH
Nong Khai
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LA
Vang Vieng
|
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|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $4.58 per visit | $4.16 per visit |
| Laundry | $1.22 per kg | $1.16 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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TH
Nong Khai
|
LA
Vang Vieng
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Plan | $9.15 per month | $8.09 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $18 per month | $20 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $6.10 one-time | $5.78 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $31 per month | $30 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $9.15 per hour | $9.71 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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TH
Nong Khai
|
LA
Vang Vieng
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | $18 per month | $28 per month |
| Taxi Start | $1.22 per trip | $2.08 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $0.46 per km | $1.16 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $18 per month | $22 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $3.05 per trip | $5.08 per trip |
| Gasoline | $1.37 per liter | $1.50 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $7.63 per month | $8.55 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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TH
Nong Khai
|
LA
Vang Vieng
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | $24 per month | $21 per month |