Freedom Score
Thailand to Laos: tax & freedom compared
How does Laos score against Thailand? The Freedom Score weighs six dimensions, built on primary government sources.
Net per month€1,285
Per year vs. Thailand-€1,340
Mountainous Southeast Asia · Progressive up to 25% · Communist rule
Tax
76/100
Residency
36/100
Cost of living
73/100
Living environment
28/100
Mobility
42/100
Ownership
25/100
Compared by dimension
On an average Thailand income of €18,000 gross per year, you keep €15,417 net in Laos: a difference of €1,340 per year compared with Thailand.
- Tax: on this income Laos lands at an effective rate of about 14%, against 7% in Thailand.
- 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 Thailand and Laos?
- On an average Thailand income it differs by roughly €1,340 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