Moving to Pakistan from Afghanistan
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Afghanistan to Pakistan — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Afghanistan to Pakistan, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Urdu. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Islamabad averages 84°F vs 67°F in Kabul, making it significantly warmer.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Afghanistan to Pakistan, based on official data.
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Afghanistan to Pakistan.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Afghanistan generally does better on safety, though Pakistan leads in road traffic deaths.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Pakistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Afghanistan leads in adult obesity rate.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Afghanistan generally does better on environment, though Pakistan leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
Pakistan generally does better on infrastructure, though Afghanistan leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Pakistan generally does better on employment & economy, though Afghanistan leads in top income tax rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Pakistan generally does better on family life, though Afghanistan leads in education spending.
Data: Afghanistan Revenue Department, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Kabul | Islamabad |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 45°/25°F (8°/-4°C) | 69°/44°F (21°/7°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 76°/48°F (25°/9°C) | 95°/68°F (35°/20°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 88°/56°F (31°/13°C) | 94°/74°F (34°/23°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 59°/31°F (15°/-1°C) | 78°/48°F (26°/9°C) |
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| Month | Kabul | Islamabad |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°/19°F (4.5°/-7.1°C) | 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C) |
| Feb | 42°/22°F (5.5°/-5.7°C) | 68°/43°F (19.8°/6.0°C) |
| Mar | 54°/33°F (12.5°/0.7°C) | 76°/51°F (24.5°/10.7°C) |
| Apr | 67°/43°F (19.2°/6.0°C) | 87°/60°F (30.5°/15.8°C) |
| May | 76°/48°F (24.4°/8.8°C) | 97°/69°F (36.0°/20.7°C) |
| Jun | 86°/54°F (30.2°/12.4°C) | 101°/75°F (38.4°/23.8°C) |
| Jul | 90°/60°F (32.1°/15.3°C) | 96°/76°F (35.3°/24.4°C) |
| Aug | 90°/58°F (32.0°/14.3°C) | 93°/75°F (33.7°/23.8°C) |
| Sep | 83°/49°F (28.5°/9.4°C) | 93°/70°F (33.7°/21.1°C) |
| Oct | 72°/39°F (22.4°/3.9°C) | 88°/58°F (30.9°/14.5°C) |
| Nov | 59°/30°F (15.0°/-1.2°C) | 79°/47°F (25.9°/8.3°C) |
| Dec | 47°/24°F (8.3°/-4.7°C) | 68°/40°F (20.2°/4.3°C) |
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Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Afghanistan and Pakistan. To live, work, or study long-term in Pakistan, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Pakistan's immigration authority.
Afghanistan passport holder visiting Pakistan
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Pakistan passport holder visiting Afghanistan
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Pakistan?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Pakistan has 1.3 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Pakistan safe for expats?
Afghanistan generally does better on safety, though Pakistan leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Pakistan is 4.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.0 in Afghanistan.
How is healthcare in Pakistan compared to Afghanistan?
Pakistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Afghanistan leads in adult obesity rate. There are 10.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Pakistan, compared to 2.5 in Afghanistan. Pakistan scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Afghanistan: 41).
What's the weather like in Pakistan compared to Afghanistan?
The average high temperature in Islamabad is 84°F, compared to 67°F in Kabul. Islamabad receives around 49.1 in of rainfall per year, while Kabul gets 12.3 in.
What language do they speak in Pakistan?
The official languages in Pakistan are English and Urdu. In Afghanistan, the official languages are Dari, Pashto and Turkmen.
