Moving to Laos from Georgia

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Georgia to Laos — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Georgia to Laos.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GE
12.7
LA
16.4

Georgia 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

GE
$1,679
LA
$123
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GE
56.1
LA
3.3

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

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

GE
69.0
LA
69.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GE
3.6t
LA
3.4t

Georgia generally does better on environment, though Laos leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GE
28.7
LA
2.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GE
5.2%
LA
4.8%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GE
11.6%
LA
1.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GE
$22,200
LA
$8,400

Georgia 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

GE
77.5 yrs
LA
68.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GE
14.8
LA
37.8

Georgia performs better than Laos across all family life metrics.

Data: Georgia Department of Revenue, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Tbilisi Rain: 19.5 in/yr (496 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tbilisi Vientiane
Jan–Mar 87°/66°F (31°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/76°F (33°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 88°/76°F (31°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/67°F (30°/20°C)
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Month Tbilisi Vientiane
Jan 83°/62°F (28.4°/16.4°C)
Feb 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.5°C)
Mar 91°/71°F (33.0°/21.5°C)
Apr 94°/75°F (34.3°/23.8°C)
May 91°/76°F (33.0°/24.6°C)
Jun 89°/77°F (31.9°/24.9°C)
Jul 88°/76°F (31.3°/24.7°C)
Aug 87°/76°F (30.8°/24.6°C)
Sep 88°/75°F (30.9°/24.1°C)
Oct 87°/73°F (30.8°/22.9°C)
Nov 86°/67°F (29.8°/19.3°C)
Dec 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 Georgia 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.

Georgia passport

Georgia passport holder visiting Laos

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

Laos passport holder visiting Georgia

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Laos passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Georgia.

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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Laos has 2.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Laos safe for expats?

Georgia performs better than Laos across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Laos compared to Georgia?

Georgia 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 56.1 in Georgia. Laos scores 52 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Georgia: 68).

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

The average high temperature in Vientiane is 88°F, compared to None°F in Tbilisi. Vientiane receives around 65.4 in of rainfall per year, while Tbilisi gets 19.5 in.

What language do they speak in Laos?

The official language in Laos is Lao. In Georgia, the official language is Georgian.

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At a Glance

GE LA
Population 4,935,518 7,749,595
Currency Georgian Lari (GEL) Laotian Kip (LAK)
Languages Georgian Lao
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +995 +856
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 191