Laos · Asia
Luang Prabang
Costs last verified
Part of the Cost of Living Abroad guideMonthly cost
$880Estimate for a solo remote worker — verify current local prices.
Studying here? About $590/mo
Studying here? Reckon on roughly 35% less. Shared halls instead of a private flat is most of it, with a meal plan, a student travel pass and a campus you do not have to rent a desk in doing the rest. Phone, insurance and a social life cost the same either way.
At a glance
Healthcare, taxes & language
The decisive three for a longer stay in Laos.
Healthcare
Public facilities are very limited even in Vientiane; a few private/international clinics serve expats, and serious cases are usually evacuated to Thailand (Udon Thani/Bangkok).
Taxes
Foreigners in Lao PDR for more than 183 days in a year who receive foreign-source remuneration must pay personal income tax on it, at progressive monthly rates from 0% to 25%; no foreign-pension exemption is stated.
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Getting in — Laos
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30 days (extendable +30)
Student Visa (ED)
Up to 1 year, renewable
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Luang Prabang at a glance
Luang Prabang, Laos costs about $880 USD a month for a solo remote worker, with rent at 38% of that budget. The biggest budget line is rent at $330 and the smallest is transport at $25. In our data internet averages 50 Mbps and safety scores 8/10. Similar cities range from Kampot at $880 a month to Dilijan at $915.
Costs verified on September 11, 2026 (Eastern Time).
Questions about Luang Prabang
How much does it cost to live in Luang Prabang?
A solo remote worker in Luang Prabang, Laos spends an estimated $880 USD/month on rent, food, transport and coworking, based on our cost-of-living breakdown.
How much is rent in Luang Prabang?
Rent in Luang Prabang is an estimated $330 USD/month in our cost-of-living breakdown.
How fast is the internet in Luang Prabang?
Internet in Luang Prabang averages 50 Mbps in our cost-of-living breakdown.
How much does coworking cost in Luang Prabang?
A coworking space in Luang Prabang costs an estimated $65 USD/month in our cost-of-living breakdown.
Is Luang Prabang safe?
Luang Prabang has a safety score of 8/10 in our cost-of-living breakdown.
What is Luang Prabang's nomad score?
Luang Prabang scores 6/10 on our nomad score, which weighs cost, safety and internet quality for remote workers.