Top expat cities

Laos

Savannakhet

#5 Top 5 cities

Savannakhet has some cross-border and local relevance, but for most expats it remains a fringe option.

Country overview

Year-round temperatures

Day: 29°C aΕΎ 36°C

Night: 18°C aΕΎ 25°C

Climate

A hot tropical climate with distinct dry and rainy seasons.

Distance to the sea

250 km

Social atmosphere

6/10

Business friendliness

3/10

Scores

Scores

Safety 7/10
Housing cost 8/10
Food cost 8/10
Internet availability 5/10
Internet speed 4/10
Internet stability 5/10
Electricity stability 5/10

Community types

  • Teachers
  • Couples
  • Long-term expats

Largest nationality groups

  • πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡­Thais
  • πŸ‡»πŸ‡³Vietnamese
  • πŸ‡«πŸ‡·French

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Lower living costs
  • +Quiet atmosphere
  • +Good for long-term stay

Cons

  • βˆ’Smaller job market
  • βˆ’Smaller expat scene
  • βˆ’Less dynamic environment