Moving to Laos from United Arab Emirates

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from United Arab Emirates to Laos, and you’d need to navigate life in Lao.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Laos compared to United Arab Emirates.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deathsUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AE
5.9
LA
16.4

United Arab Emirates performs better than Laos across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per personWorld Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AE
$3,727
LA
$123
Doctors per 10,000 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

AE
29.1
LA
3.3

Laos generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United Arab Emirates leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deathsUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

AE
70.0
LA
69.0
CO₂ emissions per capitaWorld Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AE
18.3t
LA
3.4t

Laos performs significantly better than United Arab Emirates across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AE
40.0
LA
2.4
Water stress levelUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AE
1533.3%
LA
4.8%

United Arab Emirates 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

AE
2.7%
LA
1.2%
GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AE
$75,600
LA
$8,400

United Arab Emirates 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

AE
79.6 yrs
LA
68.2 yrs
Infant mortalityThe World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AE
5.1
LA
37.8

United Arab Emirates performs 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.

Abu DhabiRain: 3.5 in/yr (89 mm)
93°/68°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

MonthsAbu DhabiVientiane
Jan–Mar78°/56°F (26°/14°C)87°/66°F (31°/19°C)
Apr–Jun99°/72°F (37°/22°C)91°/76°F (33°/24°C)
Jul–Sep106°/81°F (41°/27°C)88°/76°F (31°/24°C)
Oct–Dec87°/64°F (31°/18°C)85°/67°F (30°/20°C)
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MonthAbu DhabiVientiane
Jan75°/53°F (23.8°/11.8°C)83°/62°F (28.4°/16.4°C)
Feb76°/56°F (24.6°/13.2°C)87°/65°F (30.3°/18.5°C)
Mar83°/60°F (28.6°/15.8°C)91°/71°F (33.0°/21.5°C)
Apr92°/66°F (33.4°/19.1°C)94°/75°F (34.3°/23.8°C)
May101°/73°F (38.4°/22.8°C)91°/76°F (33.0°/24.6°C)
Jun103°/77°F (39.6°/24.8°C)89°/77°F (31.9°/24.9°C)
Jul108°/82°F (42.0°/27.6°C)88°/76°F (31.3°/24.7°C)
Aug107°/84°F (41.5°/28.7°C)87°/76°F (30.8°/24.6°C)
Sep104°/78°F (40.1°/25.6°C)88°/75°F (30.9°/24.1°C)
Oct96°/71°F (35.8°/21.8°C)87°/73°F (30.8°/22.9°C)
Nov87°/64°F (30.6°/17.5°C)86°/67°F (29.8°/19.3°C)
Dec78°/57°F (25.7°/14.1°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 United Arab Emirates 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.

United Arab Emirates passport

United Arab Emirates passport holder visiting Laos

Visa on Arrival
United Arab Emirates passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Laos.
Laos passport

Laos passport holder visiting United Arab Emirates

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Laos passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to United Arab Emirates.

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?

United Arab Emirates performs better than Laos across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Laos compared to United Arab Emirates?

Laos generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United Arab Emirates leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 3.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Laos, compared to 29.1 in United Arab Emirates. Laos scores 52 on the WHO universal health coverage index (United Arab Emirates: 82).

What's the weather like in Laos compared to United Arab Emirates?

The average high temperature in Vientiane is 88°F, compared to 93°F in Abu Dhabi. Vientiane receives around 65.4 in of rainfall per year, while Abu Dhabi gets 3.5 in.

What language do they speak in Laos?

The official language in Laos is Lao. In United Arab Emirates, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

AE LA
Population9,915,8037,749,595
CurrencyUnited Arab Emirates Dirham (AED)Laotian Kip (LAK)
LanguagesArabicLao
Driving sideRightRight
Calling code+971+856
Time zones11
Emergency number999191