Moving to Micronesia, Federated States of from Laos

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Laos to Micronesia, Federated States of — from daily expenses to quality of life.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Laos and Micronesia, Federated States of stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LA
16.4
FM
14.1

Micronesia, Federated States of 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
FM
$482
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

LA
3.3
FM
9.6

Laos generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Micronesia, Federated States of 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
FM
54.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LA
3.4t
FM
0.0t

Micronesia, Federated States of 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
FM
5.7
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

LA
62.0%
FM
40.0%

Laos generally does better on infrastructure, though Micronesia, Federated States of leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

LA
1.2%
FM
16.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LA
$8,400
FM
$3,800

Laos performs better than Micronesia, Federated States of across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

LA
68.2 yrs
FM
74.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LA
37.8
FM
21.9

Micronesia, Federated States of performs significantly better than Laos across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Laos passport

Laos passport holder visiting Micronesia, Federated States of

Visa Free
Laos passport holders can enter Micronesia, Federated States of without a visa.
Micronesia, Federated States of passport

Micronesia, Federated States of passport holder visiting Laos

Visa on Arrival
Micronesia, Federated States of 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 Micronesia, Federated States of?

With 5.7 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Micronesia, Federated States of 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 Micronesia, Federated States of.

Is Micronesia, Federated States of safe for expats?

Micronesia, Federated States of performs significantly better than Laos across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Micronesia, Federated States of compared to Laos?

Laos generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Micronesia, Federated States of leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 9.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Micronesia, Federated States of, compared to 3.3 in Laos. Micronesia, Federated States of scores 48 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Laos: 52).

What language do they speak in Micronesia, Federated States of?

The official language in Micronesia, Federated States of is English. In Laos, the official language is Lao.

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At a Glance

LA FM
Population 7,749,595 101,009
Currency Laotian Kip (LAK) United States Dollar ($)
Languages Lao English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +856 +691
Time zones 1 2
Emergency number 191