Moving to Senegal from Laos
What to Expect
Considering a move from Laos to Senegal? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Senegal compared to Laos.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Laos performs better than Senegal 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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Laos performs better than Senegal across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Senegal performs significantly better than Laos across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Laos performs better than Senegal 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
Laos performs better than Senegal across all employment & economy metrics.
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
percentage of adults who can read and write
Senegal generally does better on family life, though Laos leads in literacy rate.
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 | Dakar |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 87°/66°F (31°/19°C) | 77°/64°F (25°/18°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 91°/76°F (33°/24°C) | 79°/70°F (26°/21°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 88°/76°F (31°/24°C) | 86°/77°F (30°/25°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 85°/67°F (30°/20°C) | 85°/73°F (29°/23°C) |
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| Month | Vientiane | Dakar |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 83°/62°F (28.4°/16.4°C) | 77°/64°F (24.9°/17.9°C) |
| Feb | 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.5°C) | 77°/64°F (24.8°/17.8°C) |
| Mar | 91°/71°F (33.0°/21.5°C) | 77°/65°F (25.1°/18.3°C) |
| Apr | 94°/75°F (34.3°/23.8°C) | 76°/66°F (24.7°/19.1°C) |
| May | 91°/76°F (33.0°/24.6°C) | 79°/69°F (25.9°/20.6°C) |
| Jun | 89°/77°F (31.9°/24.9°C) | 83°/74°F (28.5°/23.5°C) |
| Jul | 88°/76°F (31.3°/24.7°C) | 86°/77°F (29.9°/25.0°C) |
| Aug | 87°/76°F (30.8°/24.6°C) | 86°/77°F (30.2°/25.2°C) |
| Sep | 88°/75°F (30.9°/24.1°C) | 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.0°C) |
| Oct | 87°/73°F (30.8°/22.9°C) | 88°/77°F (30.9°/25.2°C) |
| Nov | 86°/67°F (29.8°/19.3°C) | 85°/74°F (29.7°/23.2°C) |
| Dec | 83°/62°F (28.1°/16.7°C) | 81°/69°F (27.2°/20.5°C) |
Data:
Department of Meteorology and Hydrology (DMH), Lao PDR,
Agence nationale de l'Aviation Civile et de la Météorologie (ANACIM)
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Laos and Senegal. To live, work, or study long-term in Senegal, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Senegal's immigration authority.
Laos passport holder visiting Senegal
Visa Required
Senegal passport holder visiting Laos
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Senegal?
Connectivity is usually fine (Senegal: 1.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Senegal offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Senegal safe for expats?
Laos performs better than Senegal across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Senegal compared to Laos?
Laos performs better than Senegal across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 1.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Senegal, compared to 3.3 in Laos. Senegal scores 50 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Laos: 52).
What's the weather like in Senegal compared to Laos?
The average high temperature in Dakar is 82°F, compared to 88°F in Vientiane. Dakar receives around 14.9 in of rainfall per year, while Vientiane gets 65.4 in.
What language do they speak in Senegal?
The official language in Senegal is French. In Laos, the official language is Lao.
