Living · Laos
Vientiane
Cost of living, housing, transport and neighborhoods in Vientiane.
LowCost
Caution: moderateSafety
LimitedEnglish
950,000Population
Safety is a general editorial assessment, not an official rating — check the official travel advisories for Laos before travelling.
City Overview
Vientiane is the capital of Laos. Population, cost level and official links below.
Key facts
Population950,000
CostLow
EnglishLimited
Directory-level figures. For detailed cost data, see the country’s living section and the tools below.
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How are the cost figures estimated?
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