Laos · Asia
Vientiane
Costs last verified
Part of the Cost of Living Abroad guideMonthly cost
$930Estimate for a solo remote worker — verify current local prices.
Studying here? About $630/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
Full Laos guideTop visa routes, ranked by route score — stay, ease and speed.
30 days (extendable +30)
Student Visa (ED)
Up to 1 year, renewable
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Vientiane at a glance
Vientiane, Laos costs about $930 USD a month for a solo remote worker, with rent at 38% of that budget. The biggest budget line is rent at $350 and the smallest is transport at $30. In our data internet averages 60 Mbps and safety scores 7/10. Similar cities range from Dilijan at $915 a month to Punakha at $925.
Costs verified on September 11, 2026 (Eastern Time).
Questions about Vientiane
How much does it cost to live in Vientiane?
A solo remote worker in Vientiane, Laos spends an estimated $930 USD/month on rent, food, transport and coworking, based on our cost-of-living breakdown.
How much is rent in Vientiane?
Rent in Vientiane is an estimated $350 USD/month in our cost-of-living breakdown.
How fast is the internet in Vientiane?
Internet in Vientiane averages 60 Mbps in our cost-of-living breakdown.
How much does coworking cost in Vientiane?
A coworking space in Vientiane costs an estimated $70 USD/month in our cost-of-living breakdown.
Is Vientiane safe?
Vientiane has a safety score of 7/10 in our cost-of-living breakdown.
What is Vientiane's nomad score?
Vientiane scores 6/10 on our nomad score, which weighs cost, safety and internet quality for remote workers.