Moving to Idaho from Laos
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Laos to Idaho — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Laos to Idaho, and you’d need to navigate life in English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Boise averages 64°F vs 88°F in Vientiane, making it significantly cooler.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Laos to Idaho, and how the trend has changed.
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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Laos
Key Indicator Comparison
How Laos and Idaho stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Laos performs better than Idaho across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Idaho 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
Idaho generally does better on employment & economy, though Laos leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Idaho 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 | Boise |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 87°/66°F (31°/19°C) | 46°/29°F (8°/-2°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 91°/76°F (33°/24°C) | 72°/47°F (22°/8°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 88°/76°F (31°/24°C) | 87°/57°F (30°/14°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 85°/67°F (30°/20°C) | 50°/32°F (10°/0°C) |
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| Month | Vientiane | Boise |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 83°/62°F (28.4°/16.4°C) | 38°/25°F (3.2°/-4.1°C) |
| Feb | 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.5°C) | 45°/28°F (7.1°/-2.1°C) |
| Mar | 91°/71°F (33.0°/21.5°C) | 55°/34°F (12.6°/1.3°C) |
| Apr | 94°/75°F (34.3°/23.8°C) | 62°/39°F (16.8°/4.1°C) |
| May | 91°/76°F (33.0°/24.6°C) | 72°/47°F (22.0°/8.1°C) |
| Jun | 89°/77°F (31.9°/24.9°C) | 81°/54°F (27.4°/12.1°C) |
| Jul | 88°/76°F (31.3°/24.7°C) | 91°/60°F (32.9°/15.8°C) |
| Aug | 87°/76°F (30.8°/24.6°C) | 90°/60°F (32.1°/15.3°C) |
| Sep | 88°/75°F (30.9°/24.1°C) | 79°/51°F (26.0°/10.6°C) |
| Oct | 87°/73°F (30.8°/22.9°C) | 65°/41°F (18.2°/4.9°C) |
| Nov | 86°/67°F (29.8°/19.3°C) | 48°/32°F (9.0°/-0.1°C) |
| Dec | 83°/62°F (28.1°/16.7°C) | 38°/24°F (3.1°/-4.4°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 Idaho?
Working remotely from Idaho's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Laos and Idaho.
How is healthcare in Idaho compared to Laos?
Laos performs better than Idaho across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Idaho compared to Laos?
The average high temperature in Boise is 64°F, compared to 88°F in Vientiane. Boise receives around 11.7 in of rainfall per year, while Vientiane gets 65.4 in.
What language do they speak in Idaho?
The official language in Idaho is English. In Laos, the official language is Lao.
