Moving to Laos from United Arab Emirates
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?
per 100,000 people per year
United Arab Emirates performs 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
United Arab Emirates generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Laos leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Laos performs significantly better than United Arab Emirates across all environment metrics.
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 Arab Emirates 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
United Arab Emirates generally does better on employment & economy, though Laos leads in unemployment rate.
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
percentage of adults who can read and write
United Arab Emirates performs better than Laos across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Ministry of Finance (2016), The World Factbook (2003). How we calculate this
Weather in Laos vs United Arab Emirates
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Dubai | Vientiane |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 78°/59°F (26°/15°C) | 87°/66°F (31°/19°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 97°/74°F (36°/23°C) | 91°/76°F (33°/24°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 104°/83°F (40°/28°C) | 88°/76°F (31°/24°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 87°/66°F (31°/19°C) | 85°/67°F (30°/20°C) |
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| Month | Dubai | Vientiane |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75°/57°F (24.0°/13.7°C) | 83°/62°F (28.4°/16.4°C) |
| Feb | 76°/58°F (24.6°/14.5°C) | 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.5°C) |
| Mar | 82°/63°F (27.9°/17.0°C) | 91°/71°F (33.0°/21.5°C) |
| Apr | 90°/68°F (32.4°/20.1°C) | 94°/75°F (34.3°/23.8°C) |
| May | 98°/74°F (36.8°/23.5°C) | 91°/76°F (33.0°/24.6°C) |
| Jun | 102°/79°F (38.8°/26.1°C) | 89°/77°F (31.9°/24.9°C) |
| Jul | 105°/84°F (40.6°/28.9°C) | 88°/76°F (31.3°/24.7°C) |
| Aug | 105°/85°F (40.4°/29.3°C) | 87°/76°F (30.8°/24.6°C) |
| Sep | 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C) | 88°/75°F (30.9°/24.1°C) |
| Oct | 95°/73°F (35.1°/22.7°C) | 87°/73°F (30.8°/22.9°C) |
| Nov | 87°/65°F (30.5°/18.3°C) | 86°/67°F (29.8°/19.3°C) |
| Dec | 79°/60°F (26.2°/15.4°C) | 83°/62°F (28.1°/16.7°C) |
Data:
Department of Meteorology and Hydrology (DMH), Lao PDR
Can you move from United Arab Emirates to Laos?
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 holder visiting Laos
Visa on Arrival
Laos passport holder visiting United Arab Emirates
Visa Online (e-Visa)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?
United Arab Emirates performs better than Laos across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Laos compared to United Arab Emirates?
United Arab Emirates 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 29.9 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 91°F in Dubai. Vientiane receives around 65.4 in of rainfall per year, while Dubai gets 3.7 in.
What language do they speak in Laos?
The official language in Laos is Lao. In United Arab Emirates, the official language is Arabic.
