Moving to Laos from Armenia

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Armenia to Laos? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Armenia to Laos, and you’d need to navigate life in Lao. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Vientiane averages 88°F vs 65°F in Yerevan, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Laos compared to Armenia.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deathsUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AM
13.6
LA
16.4

Armenia performs better than Laos across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per personWorld Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AM
$2,033
LA
$123
Doctors per 10,000 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

AM
31.2
LA
3.3

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

What about the environment?

Air pollution deathsUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

AM
70.0
LA
69.0
CO₂ emissions per capitaWorld Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AM
2.5t
LA
3.4t

Armenia generally does better on environment, though Laos leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AM
18.4
LA
2.4
Water stress levelUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AM
59.9%
LA
4.8%

Armenia generally does better on infrastructure, though Laos leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateThe World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AM
8.6%
LA
1.2%
GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AM
$20,800
LA
$8,400

Laos generally does better on employment & economy, though Armenia leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyThe World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AM
76.1 yrs
LA
68.2 yrs
Infant mortalityThe World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AM
12.2
LA
37.8

Armenia performs better than Laos across all family life metrics.

Data: Tax Service of Republic of Armenia, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

YerevanRain: 10.9 in/yr (277 mm)
65°/42°F

Avg. annual high / low

VientianeRain: 65.4 in/yr (1660 mm)
88°/71°F

Avg. annual high / low

MonthsYerevanVientiane
Jan–Mar42°/24°F (5°/-5°C)87°/66°F (31°/19°C)
Apr–Jun75°/50°F (24°/10°C)91°/76°F (33°/24°C)
Jul–Sep88°/60°F (31°/15°C)88°/76°F (31°/24°C)
Oct–Dec54°/35°F (12°/1°C)85°/67°F (30°/20°C)
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MonthYerevanVientiane
Jan34°/18°F (1.0°/-8.0°C)83°/62°F (28.4°/16.4°C)
Feb39°/21°F (4.0°/-6.0°C)87°/65°F (30.3°/18.5°C)
Mar52°/32°F (11.0°/0.0°C)91°/71°F (33.0°/21.5°C)
Apr66°/43°F (19.0°/6.0°C)94°/75°F (34.3°/23.8°C)
May75°/50°F (24.0°/10.0°C)91°/76°F (33.0°/24.6°C)
Jun84°/57°F (29.0°/14.0°C)89°/77°F (31.9°/24.9°C)
Jul91°/63°F (33.0°/17.0°C)88°/76°F (31.3°/24.7°C)
Aug90°/63°F (32.0°/17.0°C)87°/76°F (30.8°/24.6°C)
Sep82°/54°F (28.0°/12.0°C)88°/75°F (30.9°/24.1°C)
Oct70°/45°F (21.0°/7.0°C)87°/73°F (30.8°/22.9°C)
Nov54°/34°F (12.0°/1.0°C)86°/67°F (29.8°/19.3°C)
Dec39°/25°F (4.0°/-4.0°C)83°/62°F (28.1°/16.7°C)

Data: Department of Meteorology and Hydrology (DMH), Lao PDR Department of Meteorology and Hydrology (DMH), Lao PDR

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Armenia 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.

Armenia passport

Armenia passport holder visiting Laos

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

Laos passport holder visiting Armenia

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

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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Laos: 2.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Laos offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Laos safe for expats?

Armenia performs better than Laos across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Laos compared to Armenia?

Armenia 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 31.2 in Armenia. Laos scores 52 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Armenia: 68).

What's the weather like in Laos compared to Armenia?

The average high temperature in Vientiane is 88°F, compared to 65°F in Yerevan. Vientiane receives around 65.4 in of rainfall per year, while Yerevan gets 10.9 in.

What language do they speak in Laos?

The official language in Laos is Lao. In Armenia, the official language is Armenian.

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At a Glance

AM LA
Population3,000,7567,749,595
CurrencyArmenian Dram (AMD)Laotian Kip (LAK)
LanguagesArmenianLao
Driving sideRightRight
Calling code+374+856
Time zones11
Emergency number191