Places · Laos
The best places to live in Laos
Arcadia scores 8 places in Laos, from Savannakhet at about $700 a month to Luang Prabang at about $950. 5 are in the mountains. The climate is mostly tropical. Across the country the typical ratings are safety 4/5, healthcare 2/5 and internet 3/5.
The standouts in Laos
Cheapest, safest and best connected are within the 8 places Arcadia scores in Laos, not the whole country.
All 8 places in Laos
Questions, answered
How much does it cost to live in Laos?
Across the 8 places Arcadia scores in Laos the median is about $825 a month for one person, from Savannakhet at around $700 to Luang Prabang at around $950. These are estimates for everyday living, rent included, not quotes.
What is the cheapest place to live in Laos?
Savannakhet, at about $700 a month. It is the cheapest of the 8 places Arcadia scores in Laos, which is not the same as the cheapest in the country.
Which place in Laos has the best internet?
Vientiane, rated 3 out of 5. The typical rating across the 8 places is 3 out of 5.
How safe are the places Arcadia scores in Laos?
The typical safety rating is 4 out of 5, and the highest-rated is Vientiane. These are broad country-level estimates meant for comparing places, not local advice for a particular street or moment.
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