Moving to Florida from Laos
What to Expect
Considering a move from Laos to Florida? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Laos to Florida, and you’d need to navigate life in English.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Laos to Florida.
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
- 2,723,764
- 2,184,110
- 2,061,178
- 1,829,251
- 1,410,659
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Florida compared to Laos.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Laos performs better than Florida across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Florida 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
Florida generally does better on employment & economy, though Laos leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Florida 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 | Tallahassee |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 87°/66°F (31°/19°C) | 68°/43°F (20°/6°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 91°/76°F (33°/24°C) | 86°/61°F (30°/16°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 88°/76°F (31°/24°C) | 91°/71°F (33°/22°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 85°/67°F (30°/20°C) | 73°/48°F (23°/9°C) |
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| Month | Vientiane | Tallahassee |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 83°/62°F (28.4°/16.4°C) | 64°/39°F (17.5°/3.9°C) |
| Feb | 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.5°C) | 67°/42°F (19.7°/5.5°C) |
| Mar | 91°/71°F (33.0°/21.5°C) | 74°/47°F (23.2°/8.4°C) |
| Apr | 94°/75°F (34.3°/23.8°C) | 80°/52°F (26.6°/11.3°C) |
| May | 91°/76°F (33.0°/24.6°C) | 87°/62°F (30.6°/16.4°C) |
| Jun | 89°/77°F (31.9°/24.9°C) | 91°/69°F (32.8°/20.8°C) |
| Jul | 88°/76°F (31.3°/24.7°C) | 92°/72°F (33.4°/22.2°C) |
| Aug | 87°/76°F (30.8°/24.6°C) | 92°/72°F (33.1°/22.3°C) |
| Sep | 88°/75°F (30.9°/24.1°C) | 88°/68°F (31.3°/20.1°C) |
| Oct | 87°/73°F (30.8°/22.9°C) | 81°/57°F (27.4°/14.1°C) |
| Nov | 86°/67°F (29.8°/19.3°C) | 73°/47°F (22.8°/8.6°C) |
| Dec | 83°/62°F (28.1°/16.7°C) | 65°/41°F (18.5°/5.1°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 Florida?
From major Florida cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Laos and Florida are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Florida compared to Laos?
Laos performs better than Florida across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Florida compared to Laos?
The average high temperature in Tallahassee is 80°F, compared to 88°F in Vientiane. Tallahassee receives around 59.2 in of rainfall per year, while Vientiane gets 65.4 in.
What language do they speak in Florida?
The official language in Florida is English. In Laos, the official language is Lao.
