Moving to Pakistan from Chile
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Chile to Pakistan — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Chile to Pakistan, you would find that Pakistan is 59.4% cheaper than Chile overall. A CLF1,900 salary in Chile would need to be roughly PKR8,560,000 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 — Karachi averages 90°F vs 73°F in Santiago, making it significantly warmer.
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The biggest cost differences at a glance
Restaurants
pay 63.0% less
Groceries
pay 58.9% less
Transportation
pay 24.9% less
Housing
pay 68.7% less
Childcare
pay 83.7% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 44.6% 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.
What salary do you need in Pakistan?
What does your salary buy?
CLF1,900 → PKR8,560,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Pakistan
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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 18% less than cities in Chile.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Chile and Pakistan stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Chile 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 generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Chile leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Chile generally does better on environment, though Pakistan leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
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
Chile performs better than Pakistan across all infrastructure metrics.
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
Chile generally does better on employment & economy, though Pakistan 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
Chile performs better than Pakistan across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Chilean Tax Administration (2016), Federal Board of Revenue, Government of Pakistan (2016), The World Factbook (2021). How we calculate this
Weather in Pakistan vs Chile
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Santiago | Karachi |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 84°/55°F (29°/12°C) | 84°/58°F (29°/15°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 66°/44°F (19°/7°C) | 96°/79°F (35°/26°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 63°/41°F (17°/5°C) | 91°/80°F (33°/27°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 79°/51°F (26°/10°C) | 90°/63°F (32°/17°C) |
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| Month | Santiago | Karachi |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 86°/56°F (30.1°/13.3°C) | 79°/53°F (26.3°/11.5°C) |
| Feb | 85°/55°F (29.5°/12.8°C) | 83°/57°F (28.4°/14.0°C) |
| Mar | 81°/53°F (27.4°/11.4°C) | 90°/65°F (32.2°/18.6°C) |
| Apr | 74°/47°F (23.1°/8.6°C) | 95°/73°F (34.8°/23.0°C) |
| May | 65°/44°F (18.5°/6.4°C) | 96°/80°F (35.5°/26.6°C) |
| Jun | 60°/41°F (15.7°/5.0°C) | 96°/83°F (35.4°/28.3°C) |
| Jul | 60°/39°F (15.3°/3.9°C) | 92°/82°F (33.3°/27.6°C) |
| Aug | 63°/41°F (17.1°/5.1°C) | 90°/79°F (32.1°/26.3°C) |
| Sep | 67°/44°F (19.4°/6.8°C) | 92°/78°F (33.2°/25.7°C) |
| Oct | 73°/47°F (22.9°/8.6°C) | 96°/71°F (35.5°/21.9°C) |
| Nov | 79°/51°F (26.1°/10.3°C) | 90°/62°F (32.5°/16.8°C) |
| Dec | 84°/54°F (28.8°/12.2°C) | 83°/55°F (28.2°/12.7°C) |
Dirección Meteorológica de ChileCan you move from Chile to Pakistan?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Chile 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.
Chile passport holder visiting Pakistan
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Pakistan passport holder visiting Chile
Visa RequiredData: 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 Chile?
Generally yes: Pakistan runs about 59% cheaper than Chile on average, though it depends heavily on the city.
How much money do I need to move to Pakistan?
A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a CLF1,900 comparable salary, that's around PKR2,140,000 in Pakistan for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Pakistan?
With 1.5 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Pakistan can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Chile and Pakistan.
Is Pakistan safe for expats?
Chile generally does better on safety, though Pakistan leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Pakistan is 4.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.3 in Chile.
How is healthcare in Pakistan compared to Chile?
Pakistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Chile leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 11.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Pakistan, compared to 33.3 in Chile. Pakistan scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Chile: 82).
What's the weather like in Pakistan compared to Chile?
The average high temperature in Karachi is 90°F, compared to 73°F in Santiago. Karachi receives around 6.9 in of rainfall per year, while Santiago gets 13.5 in.
What language do they speak in Pakistan?
The official languages in Pakistan are English and Urdu. In Chile, the official language is Spanish.
