Moving to Laos from Lithuania

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Lithuania to Laos? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Lithuania to Laos, and you’d need to navigate life in Lao. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Vientiane averages 88°F vs 51°F in Vilnius, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Laos compared to Lithuania.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LT
6.3
LA
16.4

Lithuania performs better than Laos across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

LT
$4,127
LA
$123
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LT
44.7
LA
3.3

Laos generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lithuania 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

LT
39.0
LA
69.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LT
4.5t
LA
3.4t

Lithuania generally does better on environment, though Laos leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

LT
27.9
LA
2.7
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LT
2.2%
LA
4.8%

Lithuania performs better than Laos across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

LT
6.7%
LA
1.2%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

LT
$32,959
LA
$2,325

Lithuania generally does better on employment & economy, though Laos leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

LT
77.2 yrs
LA
69.2 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LT
2.8
LA
27.2

Lithuania performs better than Laos across all family life metrics.

Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), State Tax Inspectorate (2016), Ministry of Finance (2016), The World Factbook (2021). How we calculate this

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Vilnius Rain: 27.0 in/yr (685 mm)
51° / 37°F

Avg. annual high / low

Vientiane Rain: 65.4 in/yr (1660 mm)
88° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Vilnius Vientiane
Jan–Mar 33°/22°F (0°/-5°C) 87°/66°F (31°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 63°/44°F (17°/7°C) 91°/76°F (33°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 69°/52°F (21°/11°C) 88°/76°F (31°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 40°/31°F (4°/-1°C) 85°/67°F (30°/20°C)
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Month Vilnius Vientiane
Jan 29°/20°F (-1.6°/-6.4°C) 83°/62°F (28.4°/16.4°C)
Feb 30°/20°F (-0.9°/-6.5°C) 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.5°C)
Mar 39°/26°F (4.0°/-3.1°C) 91°/71°F (33.0°/21.5°C)
Apr 54°/36°F (12.2°/2.3°C) 94°/75°F (34.3°/23.8°C)
May 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C) 91°/76°F (33.0°/24.6°C)
Jun 70°/51°F (21.0°/10.8°C) 89°/77°F (31.9°/24.9°C)
Jul 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.1°C) 88°/76°F (31.3°/24.7°C)
Aug 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.3°C) 87°/76°F (30.8°/24.6°C)
Sep 62°/47°F (16.8°/8.1°C) 88°/75°F (30.9°/24.1°C)
Oct 51°/39°F (10.4°/3.8°C) 87°/73°F (30.8°/22.9°C)
Nov 38°/31°F (3.5°/-0.8°C) 86°/67°F (29.8°/19.3°C)
Dec 31°/23°F (-0.6°/-5.0°C) 83°/62°F (28.1°/16.7°C)

Data: Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service, Department of Meteorology and Hydrology (DMH), Lao PDR Department of Meteorology and Hydrology (DMH), Lao PDR

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Lithuania passport

Lithuania passport holder visiting Laos

Visa on Arrival
Lithuania passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Laos.
Laos passport

Laos passport holder visiting Lithuania

Visa Required
Laos passport holders need a visa to enter Lithuania.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Laos?

Connectivity is usually fine (Laos: 2.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Laos offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Laos safe for expats?

Lithuania performs better than Laos across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Laos compared to Lithuania?

Laos generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lithuania leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 3.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Laos, compared to 44.7 in Lithuania. Laos scores 52 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Lithuania: 75).

What's the weather like in Laos compared to Lithuania?

The average high temperature in Vientiane is 88°F, compared to 51°F in Vilnius. Vientiane receives around 65.4 in of rainfall per year, while Vilnius gets 27.0 in.

What language do they speak in Laos?

The official language in Laos is Lao. In Lithuania, the official language is Lithuanian.

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At a Glance

LT LA
Population 2,888,774 7,873,046
Currency Euro (€) Laotian Kip (LAK)
Languages Lithuanian Lao
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +370 +856
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 191