Moving to Laos from Saint Kitts and Nevis

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Saint Kitts and Nevis to Laos, and you’d need to navigate life in Lao. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Laos compared to Saint Kitts and Nevis.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

KN
23.1
LA
16.4

Laos performs significantly better than Saint Kitts and Nevis across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

KN
$1,936
LA
$123
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

KN
30.3
LA
3.3

Saint Kitts and Nevis generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Laos leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

KN
2.9t
LA
3.4t

Saint Kitts and Nevis performs 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

KN
47.4
LA
2.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

KN
50.8%
LA
4.8%

Saint Kitts and Nevis generally does better on infrastructure, though Laos leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

KN
4.5%
LA
1.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

KN
$30,100
LA
$8,400

Saint Kitts and Nevis generally does better on employment & economy, though Laos leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

KN
77.1 yrs
LA
68.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KN
8.3
LA
37.8

Saint Kitts and Nevis performs 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 Saint Kitts and Nevis 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.

Saint Kitts and Nevis passport

Saint Kitts and Nevis passport holder visiting Laos

Visa on Arrival
Saint Kitts and Nevis passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Laos.
Laos passport

Laos passport holder visiting Saint Kitts and Nevis

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Laos passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Saint Kitts and Nevis.

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: 2.4 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?

Laos performs significantly better than Saint Kitts and Nevis across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Laos compared to Saint Kitts and Nevis?

Saint Kitts and Nevis generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Laos leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 3.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Laos, compared to 30.3 in Saint Kitts and Nevis. Laos scores 52 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saint Kitts and Nevis: 79).

What language do they speak in Laos?

The official language in Laos is Lao. In Saint Kitts and Nevis, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

KN LA
Population 54,488 7,749,595
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Laotian Kip (LAK)
Languages English Lao
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1869 +856
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 191