Moving to Pakistan from Armenia

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Armenia to Pakistan — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Armenia to Pakistan, you would find that Pakistan is 60.8% cheaper than Armenia overall. A AMD27,000,000 salary in Armenia would need to be roughly PKR8,100,000 in Pakistan to maintain the same lifestyle, 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 65°F in Yerevan, making it significantly warmer.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

What to expect for your wallet after moving from Armenia to Pakistan.

What does your salary buy?

AMD27,000,000 → PKR8,100,000

To maintain the same standard of living in Pakistan

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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day

Restaurants

pay 69.8% less

Groceries

pay 45.3% less

Transportation

pay 35.1% less

Housing

pay 72.1% less

Childcare

pay 85.3% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 32.7% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 AMD = 0.7652 PKR (October 2026)

Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.

Cost of living by city

Cost of living varies a lot by city. Each figure is a city's overall cost of living as a percentage of New York City (the priciest, = 100%).

On average, cities in Pakistan cost about 45% less than cities in Armenia.

Armenia

Gyumri 42%

Pakistan

Lahore 19%
Karachi 19%

Compare cities head-to-head

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Armenia to Pakistan.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

AM
2.2
PK
4.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AM
13.6
PK
11.9

Armenia generally does better on safety, though Pakistan leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AM
$2,033
PK
$152
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AM
33.6
PK
11.6

Armenia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Pakistan leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

AM
70.0
PK
105.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AM
2.5t
PK
0.8t

Armenia generally does better on environment, though Pakistan leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AM
20.3
PK
1.5
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AM
62.0%
PK
110.0%

Armenia performs better than Pakistan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

AM
12.9%
PK
5.4%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

AM
$9,474
PK
$1,596

Armenia generally does better on employment & economy, though Pakistan leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

AM
78.3 yrs
PK
67.8 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AM
8.5
PK
48.2

Armenia performs better than Pakistan across all family life metrics.

Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Tax Service of Republic of Armenia (2016), Federal Board of Revenue, Government of Pakistan (2016). How we calculate this

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Yerevan Rain: 10.9 in/yr (277 mm)
65° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

Islamabad Rain: 49.1 in/yr (1247 mm)
84° / 58°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Yerevan Islamabad
Jan–Mar 42°/24°F (5°/-5°C) 69°/44°F (21°/7°C)
Apr–Jun 75°/50°F (24°/10°C) 95°/68°F (35°/20°C)
Jul–Sep 88°/60°F (31°/15°C) 94°/74°F (34°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 54°/35°F (12°/1°C) 78°/48°F (26°/9°C)
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Month Yerevan Islamabad
Jan 34°/18°F (1.0°/-8.0°C) 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C)
Feb 39°/21°F (4.0°/-6.0°C) 68°/43°F (19.8°/6.0°C)
Mar 52°/32°F (11.0°/0.0°C) 76°/51°F (24.5°/10.7°C)
Apr 66°/43°F (19.0°/6.0°C) 87°/60°F (30.5°/15.8°C)
May 75°/50°F (24.0°/10.0°C) 97°/69°F (36.0°/20.7°C)
Jun 84°/57°F (29.0°/14.0°C) 101°/75°F (38.4°/23.8°C)
Jul 91°/63°F (33.0°/17.0°C) 96°/76°F (35.3°/24.4°C)
Aug 90°/63°F (32.0°/17.0°C) 93°/75°F (33.7°/23.8°C)
Sep 82°/54°F (28.0°/12.0°C) 93°/70°F (33.7°/21.1°C)
Oct 70°/45°F (21.0°/7.0°C) 88°/58°F (30.9°/14.5°C)
Nov 54°/34°F (12.0°/1.0°C) 79°/47°F (25.9°/8.3°C)
Dec 39°/25°F (4.0°/-4.0°C) 68°/40°F (20.2°/4.3°C)

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Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Armenia 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.

Armenia passport

Armenia passport holder visiting Pakistan

Visa Required
Armenia passport holders need a visa to enter Pakistan.
Pakistan passport

Pakistan passport holder visiting Armenia

Visa Required
Pakistan passport holders need a visa to enter Armenia.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it cheaper to live in Pakistan than Armenia?

Yes — Pakistan is on average about 61% cheaper than Armenia. City-level variation can be significant.

How much money do I need to move to Pakistan?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly PKR2,025,000 in Pakistan on a AMD27,000,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).

Can I work remotely from Pakistan?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Pakistan has 1.5 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?

Armenia generally does better on safety, though Pakistan leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Pakistan is 4.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.2 in Armenia.

How is healthcare in Pakistan compared to Armenia?

Armenia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Pakistan leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 11.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Pakistan, compared to 33.6 in Armenia. Pakistan scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Armenia: 68).

What's the weather like in Pakistan compared to Armenia?

The average high temperature in Islamabad is 84°F, compared to 65°F in Yerevan. Islamabad receives around 49.1 in of rainfall per year, while Yerevan gets 10.9 in.

What language do they speak in Pakistan?

The official languages in Pakistan are English and Urdu. In Armenia, the official language is Armenian.

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At a Glance

AM PK
Population 3,086,700 255,219,554
Currency Armenian Dram (AMD) Pakistani Rupee (PKR)
Languages Armenian English, Urdu
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +374 +92
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number — 15