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 World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

GE
56.4
LA
3.3

Laos generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Georgia leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

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
3.5t
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 World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GE
30.4
LA
2.7
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GE
4.2%
LA
4.8%

Georgia performs better than Laos across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

GE
12.1%
LA
1.2%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

GE
$9,692
LA
$2,325

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

GE
74.7 yrs
LA
69.2 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GE
7.5
LA
27.2

Georgia performs better than Laos across all family life metrics.

Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Georgia Department of Revenue (2016), Ministry of Finance (2016). How we calculate this

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 2.7 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?

Laos generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Georgia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 3.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Laos, compared to 56.4 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 3,935,766 7,873,046
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