Freedom Score
China to Laos: tax & freedom compared
How does Laos score against China? The Freedom Score weighs six dimensions, built on primary government sources.
Net per month€1,525
Per year vs. China-€196
Mountainous Southeast Asia · Progressive up to 25% · Communist rule
Tax
74/100
Residency
36/100
Cost of living
63/100
Living environment
28/100
Mobility
44/100
Ownership
25/100
Compared by dimension
On an average China income of €21,600 gross per year, you keep €18,297 net in Laos: a difference of €196 per year compared with China.
- Tax: on this income Laos lands at an effective rate of about 15%, against 14% in China.
- Passport and mobility: from Laos you travel visa-free to 52 countries.
- Residency: on our accessibility scale Laos scores 36 out of 100 for obtaining residency.
- Living environment: banking, internet, safety and healthcare together give Laos a living-environment score of 28 out of 100.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the financial difference between China and Laos?
- On an average China income it differs by roughly €196 net per year. Your own figure depends on your income and situation; calculate it with the free freedom check.
- Is this tax advice?
- No. Libaros compares on the basis of primary government sources and provides information. For personal decisions, consult a qualified adviser.
- What sources is this based on?
- The Freedom Score uses the OECD Tax Database, IATA Timatic, the Henley Visa Index and Eurostat, with direct links to primary government sources.
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Figures from primary government sources. Information, not advice.
Sources
OECD Tax Database · IATA Timatic · Henley Visa Index · Eurostat