Moving to United States from Laos
What to Expect
Considering a move from Laos to United States? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Laos to United States, and you’d need to navigate life in English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Washington averages 66°F vs 88°F in Vientiane, making it significantly cooler.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Laos to United States.
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 United States compared to Laos.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
United States 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 United States 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 United States 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
United States generally does better on infrastructure, though Laos leads in water stress level.
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 United States 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
United States 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 | Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 87°/66°F (31°/19°C) | 48°/28°F (9°/-2°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 91°/76°F (33°/24°C) | 75°/51°F (24°/11°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 88°/76°F (31°/24°C) | 85°/62°F (29°/17°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 85°/67°F (30°/20°C) | 57°/35°F (14°/2°C) |
View all months
| Month | Vientiane | Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 83°/62°F (28.4°/16.4°C) | 42°/24°F (5.8°/-4.5°C) |
| Feb | 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.5°C) | 46°/26°F (8.0°/-3.3°C) |
| Mar | 91°/71°F (33.0°/21.5°C) | 56°/33°F (13.1°/0.5°C) |
| Apr | 94°/75°F (34.3°/23.8°C) | 67°/42°F (19.3°/5.6°C) |
| May | 91°/76°F (33.0°/24.6°C) | 75°/51°F (23.9°/10.7°C) |
| Jun | 89°/77°F (31.9°/24.9°C) | 84°/61°F (28.8°/16.1°C) |
| Jul | 88°/76°F (31.3°/24.7°C) | 88°/65°F (31.1°/18.6°C) |
| Aug | 87°/76°F (30.8°/24.6°C) | 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.9°C) |
| Sep | 88°/75°F (30.9°/24.1°C) | 79°/56°F (26.3°/13.5°C) |
| Oct | 87°/73°F (30.8°/22.9°C) | 68°/44°F (20.1°/6.6°C) |
| Nov | 86°/67°F (29.8°/19.3°C) | 58°/35°F (14.2°/1.8°C) |
| Dec | 83°/62°F (28.1°/16.7°C) | 46°/27°F (7.8°/-2.7°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 United States?
Connectivity is usually fine (United States: 37.8 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does United States offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is United States safe for expats?
United States performs significantly better than Laos across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in United States compared to Laos?
Laos generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United States leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 36.1 doctors per 10,000 people in United States, compared to 3.3 in Laos. United States scores 86 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Laos: 52).
What's the weather like in United States compared to Laos?
The average high temperature in Washington is 66°F, compared to 88°F in Vientiane. Washington receives around 41.5 in of rainfall per year, while Vientiane gets 65.4 in.
What language do they speak in United States?
The official language in United States is English. In Laos, the official language is Lao.
