Moving to Bosnia and Herzegovina from Laos
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Laos to Bosnia and Herzegovina — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Laos to Bosnia and Herzegovina, and you’d need to navigate life in Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Sarajevo averages 62°F vs 88°F in Vientiane, making it significantly cooler.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Laos and Bosnia and Herzegovina stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Bosnia and Herzegovina performs significantly better than Laos across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Laos generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bosnia and Herzegovina leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Laos generally does better on environment, though Bosnia and Herzegovina leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Bosnia and Herzegovina performs significantly better than Laos across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on employment & economy, though Laos leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
percentage of adults who can read and write
Bosnia and Herzegovina performs significantly better than Laos across all family life metrics.
Data: Ministry of Finance, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Vientiane | Sarajevo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 87°/66°F (31°/19°C) | 45°/30°F (7°/-1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 91°/76°F (33°/24°C) | 70°/48°F (21°/9°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 88°/76°F (31°/24°C) | 79°/56°F (26°/13°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 85°/67°F (30°/20°C) | 51°/37°F (11°/3°C) |
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| Month | Vientiane | Sarajevo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 83°/62°F (28.4°/16.4°C) | 39°/27°F (4.1°/-2.9°C) |
| Feb | 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.5°C) | 44°/29°F (6.6°/-1.9°C) |
| Mar | 91°/71°F (33.0°/21.5°C) | 53°/35°F (11.5°/1.4°C) |
| Apr | 94°/75°F (34.3°/23.8°C) | 62°/41°F (16.5°/5.1°C) |
| May | 91°/76°F (33.0°/24.6°C) | 71°/48°F (21.4°/9.0°C) |
| Jun | 89°/77°F (31.9°/24.9°C) | 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.6°C) |
| Jul | 88°/76°F (31.3°/24.7°C) | 82°/58°F (27.8°/14.2°C) |
| Aug | 87°/76°F (30.8°/24.6°C) | 83°/58°F (28.3°/14.3°C) |
| Sep | 88°/75°F (30.9°/24.1°C) | 72°/51°F (22.5°/10.4°C) |
| Oct | 87°/73°F (30.8°/22.9°C) | 63°/44°F (17.3°/6.5°C) |
| Nov | 86°/67°F (29.8°/19.3°C) | 51°/37°F (10.6°/2.8°C) |
| Dec | 83°/62°F (28.1°/16.7°C) | 40°/29°F (4.3°/-1.7°C) |
Data:
Department of Meteorology and Hydrology (DMH), Lao PDR,
Federal Hydrometeorological Service of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Laos and Bosnia and Herzegovina. To live, work, or study long-term in Bosnia and Herzegovina, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Bosnia and Herzegovina's immigration authority.
Laos passport holder visiting Bosnia and Herzegovina
Visa Required
Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holder visiting Laos
Visa on ArrivalData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Bosnia and Herzegovina?
With 27.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Bosnia and Herzegovina can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Laos and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Is Bosnia and Herzegovina safe for expats?
Bosnia and Herzegovina performs significantly better than Laos across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Bosnia and Herzegovina compared to Laos?
Laos generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bosnia and Herzegovina leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 23.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Bosnia and Herzegovina, compared to 3.3 in Laos. Bosnia and Herzegovina scores 66 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Laos: 52).
What's the weather like in Bosnia and Herzegovina compared to Laos?
The average high temperature in Sarajevo is 62°F, compared to 88°F in Vientiane. Sarajevo receives around 37.4 in of rainfall per year, while Vientiane gets 65.4 in.
What language do they speak in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
The official languages in Bosnia and Herzegovina are Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian. In Laos, the official language is Lao.
