Moving to Colorado from Laos
What to Expect
Considering a move from Laos to Colorado? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Laos to Colorado, and you’d need to navigate life in English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Denver averages 65°F vs 88°F in Vientiane, making it significantly cooler.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Laos to Colorado.
people moved from Laos to United States · OECD (latest data available)
Who's moving to United States?
Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.
- 10,853,105
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- 2,184,110
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Colorado compared to Laos.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Laos performs better than Colorado across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Colorado 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
share of people below the poverty line
Colorado generally does better on employment & economy, though Laos leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Colorado performs significantly better than Laos across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Vientiane | Denver |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 87°/66°F (31°/19°C) | 48°/21°F (9°/-6°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 91°/76°F (33°/24°C) | 72°/43°F (22°/6°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 88°/76°F (31°/24°C) | 85°/55°F (29°/13°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 85°/67°F (30°/20°C) | 53°/26°F (12°/-3°C) |
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| Month | Vientiane | Denver |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 83°/62°F (28.4°/16.4°C) | 44°/17°F (6.7°/-8.1°C) |
| Feb | 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.5°C) | 46°/19°F (7.9°/-7.3°C) |
| Mar | 91°/71°F (33.0°/21.5°C) | 54°/26°F (12.4°/-3.1°C) |
| Apr | 94°/75°F (34.3°/23.8°C) | 62°/33°F (16.4°/0.7°C) |
| May | 91°/76°F (33.0°/24.6°C) | 71°/43°F (21.9°/5.9°C) |
| Jun | 89°/77°F (31.9°/24.9°C) | 82°/52°F (28.0°/11.3°C) |
| Jul | 88°/76°F (31.3°/24.7°C) | 89°/59°F (31.9°/14.9°C) |
| Aug | 87°/76°F (30.8°/24.6°C) | 87°/58°F (30.7°/14.4°C) |
| Sep | 88°/75°F (30.9°/24.1°C) | 78°/48°F (25.8°/9.1°C) |
| Oct | 87°/73°F (30.8°/22.9°C) | 65°/37°F (18.5°/2.6°C) |
| Nov | 86°/67°F (29.8°/19.3°C) | 52°/24°F (11.2°/-4.2°C) |
| Dec | 83°/62°F (28.1°/16.7°C) | 43°/17°F (6.0°/-8.3°C) |
Data:
Department of Meteorology and Hydrology (DMH), Lao PDR,
National Weather Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Laos and United States. To live, work, or study long-term in United States, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check United States's immigration authority.
Laos passport holder visiting United States
Visa Required
United States 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 Colorado?
From major Colorado cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Laos and Colorado are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Colorado compared to Laos?
Laos performs better than Colorado across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Colorado compared to Laos?
The average high temperature in Denver is 65°F, compared to 88°F in Vientiane. Denver receives around 14.3 in of rainfall per year, while Vientiane gets 65.4 in.
What language do they speak in Colorado?
The official language in Colorado is English. In Laos, the official language is Lao.
