Moving to Pakistan from Cameroon
What to Expect
Considering a move from Cameroon to Pakistan? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Cameroon to Pakistan, you would find that Pakistan is 49.8% cheaper than Cameroon overall. A FCFA43,096,470 salary in Cameroon would need to be roughly PKR10,103,488 in Pakistan to maintain the same lifestyle. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Cameroon and Pakistan.
What does your salary buy?
FCFA43,096,470 → PKR10,103,488
To maintain the same standard of living in Pakistan
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 57.0% less
Groceries
pay 61.4% less
Transportation
pay 30.0% less
Housing
pay 64.6% less
Childcare
pay 71.6% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 12.7% less
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Pakistan compared to Cameroon.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Cameroon generally does better on safety, though Pakistan leads in homicide rate.
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 performs significantly better than Cameroon across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Cameroon performs better than Pakistan across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Cameroon generally does better on infrastructure, though Pakistan leads in electricity per capita.
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 Cameroon leads in unemployment 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
Cameroon generally does better on family life, though Pakistan leads in life expectancy.
Data: Ministry of Finance, 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 | Yaounde | Islamabad |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 88°/67°F (31°/19°C) | 69°/44°F (21°/7°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 84°/68°F (29°/20°C) | 95°/68°F (35°/20°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 81°/66°F (27°/19°C) | 94°/74°F (34°/23°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 83°/66°F (28°/19°C) | 78°/48°F (26°/9°C) |
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| Month | Yaounde | Islamabad |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 85°/65°F (29.3°/18.2°C) | 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C) |
| Feb | 87°/68°F (30.6°/20.0°C) | 68°/43°F (19.8°/6.0°C) |
| Mar | 92°/68°F (33.4°/19.9°C) | 76°/51°F (24.5°/10.7°C) |
| Apr | 85°/68°F (29.5°/20.1°C) | 87°/60°F (30.5°/15.8°C) |
| May | 84°/68°F (28.7°/20.1°C) | 97°/69°F (36.0°/20.7°C) |
| Jun | 82°/67°F (27.5°/19.3°C) | 101°/75°F (38.4°/23.8°C) |
| Jul | 83°/66°F (28.3°/19.0°C) | 96°/76°F (35.3°/24.4°C) |
| Aug | 79°/66°F (26.3°/19.0°C) | 93°/75°F (33.7°/23.8°C) |
| Sep | 81°/67°F (27.2°/19.6°C) | 93°/70°F (33.7°/21.1°C) |
| Oct | 82°/66°F (27.6°/18.9°C) | 88°/58°F (30.9°/14.5°C) |
| Nov | 83°/67°F (28.2°/19.2°C) | 79°/47°F (25.9°/8.3°C) |
| Dec | 83°/66°F (28.3°/19.1°C) | 68°/40°F (20.2°/4.3°C) |
Direction de la Meteorologie NationaleVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cameroon 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.
Cameroon passport holder visiting Pakistan
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Pakistan passport holder visiting Cameroon
Visa Online (e-Visa)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 Cameroon?
On average Pakistan is about 52% less expensive than Cameroon, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Pakistan?
Budget about PKR2,525,872 for 3 months in Pakistan (based on a FCFA43,096,470 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Pakistan?
Connectivity is usually fine (Pakistan: 1.3 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Pakistan offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Pakistan safe for expats?
Cameroon generally does better on safety, though Pakistan leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Pakistan is 4.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.5 in Cameroon.
How is healthcare in Pakistan compared to Cameroon?
Pakistan performs significantly better than Cameroon across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 10.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Pakistan, compared to 1.3 in Cameroon. Pakistan scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cameroon: 44).
What's the weather like in Pakistan compared to Cameroon?
The average high temperature in Islamabad is 84°F, compared to 84°F in Yaounde. Islamabad receives around 49.1 in of rainfall per year, while Yaounde gets 62.2 in.
What language do they speak in Pakistan?
The official languages in Pakistan are English and Urdu. In Cameroon, the official languages are English and French.
