Moving to Brazil from Laos

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What to Expect

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Laos to Brazil, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
5 ↓ 17% vs 2015

people born in Laos live in Brazil · UN DESA

Who's moving to Brazil?

Top countries of origin for Brazil's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LA
16.4
BR
15.7

Brazil performs significantly better than Laos across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

LA
$123
BR
$2,070
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

LA
3.3
BR
21.4

Laos generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Brazil 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

LA
69.0
BR
23.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LA
3.4t
BR
2.3t

Brazil performs significantly better than Laos 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

LA
2.4
BR
21.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LA
4.8%
BR
1.5%

Brazil performs significantly 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

LA
1.2%
BR
8.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LA
$8,400
BR
$18,600

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

LA
68.2 yrs
BR
75.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LA
37.8
BR
13.3

Brazil 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.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Brasilia Rain: 61.1 in/yr (1552 mm)
80° / 61°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Vientiane Brasilia
Jan–Mar 87°/66°F (31°/19°C) 80°/63°F (27°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/76°F (33°/24°C) 78°/59°F (26°/15°C)
Jul–Sep 88°/76°F (31°/24°C) 80°/58°F (27°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/67°F (30°/20°C) 80°/64°F (27°/17°C)
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Month Vientiane Brasilia
Jan 83°/62°F (28.4°/16.4°C) 80°/63°F (26.9°/17.4°C)
Feb 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.5°C) 80°/63°F (26.7°/17.4°C)
Mar 91°/71°F (33.0°/21.5°C) 81°/64°F (27.1°/17.5°C)
Apr 94°/75°F (34.3°/23.8°C) 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C)
May 91°/76°F (33.0°/24.6°C) 78°/59°F (25.7°/15.0°C)
Jun 89°/77°F (31.9°/24.9°C) 77°/56°F (25.2°/13.3°C)
Jul 88°/76°F (31.3°/24.7°C) 77°/55°F (25.1°/12.9°C)
Aug 87°/76°F (30.8°/24.6°C) 81°/58°F (27.3°/14.6°C)
Sep 88°/75°F (30.9°/24.1°C) 83°/61°F (28.3°/16.0°C)
Oct 87°/73°F (30.8°/22.9°C) 82°/63°F (27.5°/17.4°C)
Nov 86°/67°F (29.8°/19.3°C) 80°/64°F (26.6°/17.5°C)
Dec 83°/62°F (28.1°/16.7°C) 79°/64°F (26.2°/17.5°C)

Data: Department of Meteorology and Hydrology (DMH), Lao PDR Department of Meteorology and Hydrology (DMH), Lao PDR, Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Laos and Brazil. To live, work, or study long-term in Brazil, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Brazil's immigration authority.

Laos passport

Laos passport holder visiting Brazil

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

Brazil passport holder visiting Laos

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

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Brazil?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Brazil has 21.0 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 Brazil safe for expats?

Brazil performs significantly better than Laos across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Brazil compared to Laos?

Laos generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Brazil leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 21.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Brazil, compared to 3.3 in Laos. Brazil scores 80 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Laos: 52).

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

The average high temperature in Brasilia is 80°F, compared to 88°F in Vientiane. Brasilia receives around 61.1 in of rainfall per year, while Vientiane gets 65.4 in.

What language do they speak in Brazil?

The official language in Brazil is Portuguese. In Laos, the official language is Lao.

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At a Glance

LA BR
Population 7,749,595 217,240,060
Currency Laotian Kip (LAK) Brazilian Real (R$)
Languages Lao Portuguese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +856 +55
Time zones 1 4
Emergency number 191 190