Moving to Norway from Laos
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Laos to Norway — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Laos to Norway, and you’d need to navigate life in Norwegian Bokmål, Norwegian Nynorsk and Sami. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Oslo averages 49°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 Norway, and how the trend has changed.
Key Indicator Comparison
How Laos and Norway stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Norway performs significantly better than Laos across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Laos generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Norway leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Laos generally does better on environment, though Norway leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Norway 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
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Laos generally does better on employment & economy, though Norway leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
Norway 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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Vientiane | Oslo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 87°/66°F (31°/19°C) | 32°/22°F (0°/-6°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 91°/76°F (33°/24°C) | 59°/43°F (15°/6°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 88°/76°F (31°/24°C) | 66°/51°F (19°/10°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 85°/67°F (30°/20°C) | 39°/30°F (4°/-1°C) |
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| Month | Vientiane | Oslo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 83°/62°F (28.4°/16.4°C) | 29°/20°F (-1.8°/-6.8°C) |
| Feb | 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.5°C) | 30°/20°F (-0.9°/-6.8°C) |
| Mar | 91°/71°F (33.0°/21.5°C) | 38°/26°F (3.5°/-3.3°C) |
| Apr | 94°/75°F (34.3°/23.8°C) | 48°/33°F (9.1°/0.8°C) |
| May | 91°/76°F (33.0°/24.6°C) | 60°/44°F (15.8°/6.5°C) |
| Jun | 89°/77°F (31.9°/24.9°C) | 69°/51°F (20.4°/10.6°C) |
| Jul | 88°/76°F (31.3°/24.7°C) | 71°/54°F (21.5°/12.2°C) |
| Aug | 87°/76°F (30.8°/24.6°C) | 68°/52°F (20.1°/11.3°C) |
| Sep | 88°/75°F (30.9°/24.1°C) | 59°/46°F (15.1°/7.5°C) |
| Oct | 87°/73°F (30.8°/22.9°C) | 49°/39°F (9.3°/3.8°C) |
| Nov | 86°/67°F (29.8°/19.3°C) | 38°/29°F (3.2°/-1.5°C) |
| Dec | 83°/62°F (28.1°/16.7°C) | 31°/22°F (-0.5°/-5.6°C) |
Data:
Department of Meteorology and Hydrology (DMH), Lao PDR,
Norwegian Meteorological Institute
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Laos and Norway. To live, work, or study long-term in Norway, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Norway's immigration authority.
Laos passport holder visiting Norway
Visa Required
Norway 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 Norway?
With 45.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Norway 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 Norway.
Is Norway safe for expats?
Norway performs significantly better than Laos across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Norway compared to Laos?
Laos generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Norway leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 51.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Norway, compared to 3.3 in Laos. Norway scores 87 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Laos: 52).
What's the weather like in Norway compared to Laos?
The average high temperature in Oslo is 49°F, compared to 88°F in Vientiane. Oslo receives around 30.0 in of rainfall per year, while Vientiane gets 65.4 in.
What language do they speak in Norway?
The official languages in Norway are Norwegian Bokmål, Norwegian Nynorsk and Sami. In Laos, the official language is Lao.
