Laos
Southeast Asia · Asia
Population
7.78M
GDP (Nominal)
$16.5B
Capital City
Vientiane
Currency
LAK (₭)
Avg Salary
$160/mo
Region
Southeast Asia
Livability Index 2026
34.3/100
Cost of Living
2/100
Avg Salary
66/100
Safety
34.4/100
Healthcare
30/100
Education
45/100
Overall Livability
Institutional Summary
Laos is a beautiful, landlocked nation in Southeast Asia known for its laid-back lifestyle and pristine nature. While it offers a very low cost of living and high personal safety, the country is currently battling severe inflation and currency devaluation. Expats will find it highly affordable but must navigate an underdeveloped healthcare system.
Cost of Living
Monthly Rent (1BR)$300
Monthly Groceries$150
Monthly Transport$30
Utilities & Internet$60
Estimated Total Monthly
$540 /person
AI Algorithm Summary
Major Strengths
- • Extremely affordable cost of living
Algorithmic Red Flags
- • No severe algorithmic red flags
Economic Performance
📊 GrowingGDP Per Capita
$2,120
Inflation Rate
23.1%
Unemployment
1.2%
5-Year GDP Trend
Migration & Visa
Labor Visa (LA-B2)
Investor Visa (NI-B2)
Expert/NGO Visa (E-B2)
Visa Difficulty
4/10
PR Eligibility
Practically impossible for most expats
Employment Landscape
Avg Monthly Salary
$160
Trending
Top Performing Industries
Hydropower
Mining (Copper, Gold)
Agriculture
Tourism
Social Indicators
Life Expectancy
68.5 Yrs
Literacy Rate
84%
Top Universities (QS Rank)
National University of Laos (NUOL)#
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