Moving to Laos from Andorra

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Andorra to Laos — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Andorra to Laos, and you’d need to navigate life in Lao.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Andorra and Laos stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AD
2.5
LA
16.4

Andorra performs better than Laos across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AD
$5,519
LA
$123
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

AD
36.3
LA
3.3

Andorra generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Laos leads in healthcare spending per person.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AD
51.1
LA
2.4
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

AD
94.0%
LA
62.0%

Andorra performs better than Laos across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AD
3.7%
LA
1.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AD
$64,500
LA
$8,400

Andorra generally does better on employment & economy, though Laos leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AD
83.4 yrs
LA
68.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AD
3.4
LA
37.8

Andorra performs better than Laos across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Andorra and Laos. To live, work, or study long-term in Laos, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Laos's immigration authority.

Andorra passport

Andorra passport holder visiting Laos

Visa on Arrival
Andorra passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Laos.
Laos passport

Laos passport holder visiting Andorra

Visa Required
Laos passport holders need a visa to enter Andorra.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Laos?

With 2.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Laos can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Andorra and Laos.

Is Laos safe for expats?

Andorra performs better than Laos across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Laos compared to Andorra?

Andorra generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Laos leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 3.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Laos, compared to 36.3 in Andorra. Laos scores 52 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Andorra: 79).

What language do they speak in Laos?

The official language in Laos is Lao. In Andorra, the official language is Catalan.

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At a Glance

AD LA
Population 85,560 7,749,595
Currency Euro (€) Laotian Kip (LAK)
Languages Catalan Lao
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +376 +856
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 191