At a glance
 TH
Udon Thani
|
 LA
Vientiane
|
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|---|---|---|
| Country | Thailand | Laos |
| Nomad score | 6.3 / 10 | 5.7 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $1,207 / mo | $1,740 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 32° / 24°C | 31° / 25°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 52 Moderate | 56 Moderate |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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TH
Udon Thani
|
LA
Vientiane
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Average high | 31°C | 30.5°C |
| Average low | 22.1°C | 22.3°C |
| Precipitation | 153 mm / mo | 181 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 289 h / mo | 287 h / mo |
| Humidity | 72% | 74% |
| Rain days | 13.2 / mo | 13.8 / mo |
| Wind speed | 13 km/h | 13.1 km/h |
TH
Udon Thani · average high by month
J 28
F 30
M 33
A 35
M 33
J 32
J 31
A 31
S 30
O 30
N 30
D 28
LA
Vientiane · average high by month
J 27
F 30
M 32
A 34
M 33
J 31
J 31
A 31
S 30
O 30
N 30
D 28
Air quality
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TH
Udon Thani
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LA
Vientiane
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|---|---|---|
| US AQI | 52 | 56 |
| PM2.5 | 10.7 µg/m³ | 8.6 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 10.9 µg/m³ | 8.7 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 132 µg/m³ | 60 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 4.5 | 0 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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TH
Udon Thani
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LA
Vientiane
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|
|---|---|---|
| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 4.3 | 2.4 |
| Local Payment Services | 6.6 | 4.2 |
| Startup Scene | 3.1 | 3.0 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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TH
Udon Thani
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LA
Vientiane
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|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | 7.5 | 6.3 |
| Green Spaces | 5.6 | 5.2 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 6.2 | 5.6 |
| Noise Pollution | 5.2 | 5.8 |
| Seasonal Variety | 3.5 | 3.4 |
| Weather | 4.3 | 5.1 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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TH
Udon Thani
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LA
Vientiane
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|
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Network Coverage | 8.4 | 7.6 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 7.7 | 6.3 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 4.9 | 4.2 |
| VPN Reliability | 7.9 | 6.8 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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TH
Udon Thani
|
LA
Vientiane
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation Cost | 8.1 | 7.7 |
| Cost of Living | 8.2 | 7.9 |
| Currency Stability | 7.4 | 4.2 |
| Entertainment Cost | 7.4 | 7.2 |
| Food & Groceries | 8.4 | 8.1 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 7.3 | 6.6 |
| Transportation Cost | 7.9 | 7.4 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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TH
Udon Thani
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LA
Vientiane
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|
|---|---|---|
| Culture | 6.6 | 7.4 |
| Indoors Fun | 4.8 | 4.4 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 5.4 | 4.4 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 6.3 | 6.5 |
| Nightlife | 5.2 | 4.3 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 5.3 | 6.9 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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TH
Udon Thani
|
LA
Vientiane
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|---|---|---|
| Nomad Events & Meetups | 3.2 | 2.4 |
| Nomad Friendly | 5.7 | 5.2 |
| Online Community Presence | 3.3 | 3.1 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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TH
Udon Thani
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LA
Vientiane
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|
|---|---|---|
| Cafes with WiFi | 6.8 | 5.8 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 4.5 | 3.6 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 5.2 | 4.8 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 3.2 | 2.8 |
| Internet Speed | 7.6 | 6.1 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 8.3 | 7.8 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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TH
Udon Thani
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LA
Vientiane
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|---|---|---|
| Fitness Facilities | 5.9 | 5.0 |
| Food Scene | 7.3 | 6.8 |
| Healthy Food Options | 5.7 | 5.5 |
| Yoga Studios | 4.2 | 4.2 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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TH
Udon Thani
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LA
Vientiane
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|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 7.3 | 5.2 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 8.4 | 8.0 |
| Healthcare Quality | 6.7 | 4.5 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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TH
Udon Thani
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LA
Vientiane
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 5.5 | 2.6 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 3.6 | 3.0 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 4.4 | 3.1 |
| Freedom of Speech | 4.4 | 2.0 |
| Political Stability | 6.1 | 5.9 |
| Tax Friendliness | 6.0 | 5.8 |
| Visa Ease | 6.5 | 6.1 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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TH
Udon Thani
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LA
Vientiane
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|
|---|---|---|
| Air Quality | 5.1 | 5.4 |
| Cleanliness | 6.4 | 5.7 |
| Environmental Quality | 5.9 | 6.1 |
| Family Friendly | 6.7 | 6.2 |
| Language Barrier | 4.8 | 4.6 |
| Work-Life Balance | 7.5 | 7.2 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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TH
Udon Thani
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LA
Vientiane
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|---|---|---|
| Female Friendly | 7.5 | 7.2 |
| Racial Tolerance | 7.6 | 7.1 |
| Safety | 7.9 | 7.9 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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TH
Udon Thani
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LA
Vientiane
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|---|---|---|
| Airport Connectivity | 6.8 | 5.6 |
| Cycling | 4.0 | 4.1 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 7.0 | 5.6 |
| Public Transit | 3.8 | 3.3 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 6.3 | 5.7 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 7.2 | 7.3 |
| Walkability | 4.8 | 5.3 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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TH
Udon Thani
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LA
Vientiane
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|---|---|---|
| Coworking Quality | 4.3 | 3.4 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 4.1 | 2.9 |
| Networking Opportunities | 4.4 | 3.7 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 3.8 | 2.8 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 7.5 | 7.0 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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TH
Udon Thani
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LA
Vientiane
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|---|---|---|
| Jeans | $24 per pair | $58 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $15 per dress | $31 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $46 per pair | $111 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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TH
Udon Thani
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LA
Vientiane
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|---|---|---|
| Dining Out | $18 per month | $74 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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TH
Udon Thani
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LA
Vientiane
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|---|---|---|
| Cinema Ticket | $3.67 per ticket | $5.08 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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TH
Udon Thani
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LA
Vientiane
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|---|---|---|
| Coffee | $1.38 per cup | $2.54 per cup |
| Beer | $1.38 per pint | $1.16 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $1.53 per meal | $3.00 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $15 per meal | $35 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $4.58 per meal | $7.63 per meal |
| Apples | $2.75 per kg | $3.47 per kg |
| Bread | $1.07 per loaf | $1.48 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.37 per bottle | $0.55 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.53 per liter | $2.22 per liter |
| Rice | $0.92 per kg | $1.29 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $2.60 per kg | $5.78 per kg |
| Beef | $7.64 per kg | $11 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $15 per bottle | $16 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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TH
Udon Thani
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LA
Vientiane
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|---|---|---|
| Groceries | $153 per month | $129 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
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TH
Udon Thani
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LA
Vientiane
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|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $9.17 per month | $15 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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TH
Udon Thani
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LA
Vientiane
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|---|---|---|
| Doctor Visit (GP) | $15 per visit | $39 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $4.58 per purchase | $6.24 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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TH
Udon Thani
|
LA
Vientiane
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|---|---|---|
| Housing | $122 per month | $203 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $138 per month | $485 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $458 per month | $994 per month |
| Coworking Space | $107 per month | $132 per month |
| Coliving Space | $245 per month | $545 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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TH
Udon Thani
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LA
Vientiane
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|---|---|---|
| Internet & Mobile | $12 per month | $10 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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TH
Udon Thani
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LA
Vientiane
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|---|---|---|
| Leisure Activities | $15 per month | $25 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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TH
Udon Thani
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LA
Vientiane
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|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $3.06 per visit | $8.55 per visit |
| Laundry | $0.92 per kg | $1.16 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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TH
Udon Thani
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LA
Vientiane
|
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Plan | $9.17 per month | $8.32 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $15 per month | $29 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $4.58 one-time | $6.70 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $24 per month | $44 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $6.11 per hour | $10 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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TH
Udon Thani
|
LA
Vientiane
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | $31 per month | $21 per month |
| Taxi Start | $1.22 per trip | $1.85 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $0.31 per km | $1.02 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $24 per month | $21 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $1.83 per trip | $5.32 per trip |
| Gasoline | $0.98 per liter | $1.46 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $7.64 per month | $8.32 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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TH
Udon Thani
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LA
Vientiane
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|---|---|---|
| Utilities | $24 per month | $30 per month |