Moving to Laos from Tunisia

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Tunisia to Laos — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Tunisia to Laos, and you’d need to navigate life in Lao. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Vientiane averages 88°F vs 74°F in Tunis, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Tunisia and Laos stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deathsUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TN
16.3
LA
16.4

Tunisia performs better than Laos across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per personWorld Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TN
$1,112
LA
$123
Doctors per 10,000 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

TN
12.9
LA
3.3

Tunisia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Laos leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deathsUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

TN
55.0
LA
69.0
CO₂ emissions per capitaWorld Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TN
2.6t
LA
3.4t

Tunisia performs better than Laos across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

TN
13.7
LA
2.4
Water stress levelUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TN
98.1%
LA
4.8%

Tunisia generally does better on infrastructure, though Laos leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateThe World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TN
15.1%
LA
1.2%
GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TN
$12,300
LA
$8,400

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyThe World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TN
76.8 yrs
LA
68.2 yrs
Infant mortalityThe World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TN
11.9
LA
37.8

Tunisia generally does better on family life, though Laos leads in literacy rate.

Data: La Direction Générale des Impôts, Ministère des Finances, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

TunisRain: 18.3 in/yr (466 mm)
74°/56°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

MonthsTunisVientiane
Jan–Mar62°/46°F (17°/8°C)87°/66°F (31°/19°C)
Apr–Jun77°/57°F (25°/14°C)91°/76°F (33°/24°C)
Jul–Sep89°/68°F (32°/20°C)88°/76°F (31°/24°C)
Oct–Dec69°/53°F (21°/12°C)85°/67°F (30°/20°C)
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MonthTunisVientiane
Jan60°/45°F (15.7°/7.2°C)83°/62°F (28.4°/16.4°C)
Feb62°/45°F (16.5°/7.4°C)87°/65°F (30.3°/18.5°C)
Mar65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C)91°/71°F (33.0°/21.5°C)
Apr69°/51°F (20.7°/10.4°C)94°/75°F (34.3°/23.8°C)
May77°/57°F (24.9°/13.7°C)91°/76°F (33.0°/24.6°C)
Jun84°/63°F (29.0°/17.3°C)89°/77°F (31.9°/24.9°C)
Jul91°/68°F (32.6°/20.0°C)88°/76°F (31.3°/24.7°C)
Aug91°/69°F (32.7°/20.8°C)87°/76°F (30.8°/24.6°C)
Sep85°/66°F (29.7°/19.0°C)88°/75°F (30.9°/24.1°C)
Oct77°/60°F (25.2°/15.5°C)87°/73°F (30.8°/22.9°C)
Nov69°/52°F (20.5°/11.3°C)86°/67°F (29.8°/19.3°C)
Dec62°/47°F (16.7°/8.2°C)83°/62°F (28.1°/16.7°C)

Data: 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 Tunisia 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.

Tunisia passport

Tunisia passport holder visiting Laos

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

Laos passport holder visiting Tunisia

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

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?

With 2.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Laos can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Tunisia and Laos.

Is Laos safe for expats?

Tunisia performs better than Laos across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Laos compared to Tunisia?

Tunisia 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 12.9 in Tunisia. Laos scores 52 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tunisia: 67).

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

The average high temperature in Vientiane is 88°F, compared to 74°F in Tunis. Vientiane receives around 65.4 in of rainfall per year, while Tunis gets 18.3 in.

What language do they speak in Laos?

The official language in Laos is Lao. In Tunisia, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

TN LA
Population11,896,9727,749,595
CurrencyTunisian Dinar (TND)Laotian Kip (LAK)
LanguagesArabicLao
Driving sideRightRight
Calling code+216+856
Time zones11
Emergency number197191