Moving to Laos from Greenland

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What to Expect

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

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GL
10.5t
LA
3.4t

Laos performs significantly better than Greenland across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GL
31.7
LA
2.4
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

GL
69.5%
LA
62.0%

Greenland 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

GL
9.1%
LA
1.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GL
$68,100
LA
$8,400

Greenland 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

GL
74.0 yrs
LA
68.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GL
8.8
LA
37.8

Greenland 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 Greenland 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.

Laos passport

Laos passport holder visiting Greenland

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

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 Greenland and Laos.

What language do they speak in Laos?

The official language in Laos is Lao. In Greenland, the official language is Greenlandic.

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At a Glance

GL LA
Population 57,792 7,749,595
Currency Danish Krone (DKK) Laotian Kip (LAK)
Languages Greenlandic Lao
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +299 +856
Time zones 4 1
Emergency number 191