Moving to Pakistan from Dominica

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Dominica to Pakistan — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Dominica to Pakistan.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Dominica and Pakistan stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

DM
27.1
PK
4.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

DM
11.0
PK
11.9

Dominica generally does better on safety, though Pakistan leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

DM
$968
PK
$152
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

DM
11.6
PK
11.6

Pakistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominica leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

DM
1.3t
PK
0.8t

Pakistan performs significantly better than Dominica across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

DM
20.9
PK
1.5
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

DM
10.0%
PK
110.0%

Dominica performs better than Pakistan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

DM
23.0%
PK
5.4%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

DM
$10,989
PK
$1,596

Pakistan generally does better on employment & economy, though Dominica leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

DM
71.3 yrs
PK
67.8 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

DM
33.3
PK
48.2

Dominica performs better than Pakistan across all family life metrics.

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Roseau Rain: 101.4 in/yr (2575 mm)
85° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Roseau Islamabad
Jan–Mar 82°/71°F (28°/22°C) 69°/44°F (21°/7°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/74°F (30°/24°C) 95°/68°F (35°/20°C)
Jul–Sep 87°/76°F (30°/24°C) 94°/74°F (34°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/73°F (29°/23°C) 78°/48°F (26°/9°C)
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Month Roseau Islamabad
Jan 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.8°C) 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C)
Feb 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.6°C) 68°/43°F (19.8°/6.0°C)
Mar 83°/71°F (28.4°/21.8°C) 76°/51°F (24.5°/10.7°C)
Apr 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C) 87°/60°F (30.5°/15.8°C)
May 85°/75°F (29.6°/23.7°C) 97°/69°F (36.0°/20.7°C)
Jun 86°/76°F (30.1°/24.5°C) 101°/75°F (38.4°/23.8°C)
Jul 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.6°C) 96°/76°F (35.3°/24.4°C)
Aug 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.3°C) 93°/75°F (33.7°/23.8°C)
Sep 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C) 93°/70°F (33.7°/21.1°C)
Oct 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.2°C) 88°/58°F (30.9°/14.5°C)
Nov 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) 79°/47°F (25.9°/8.3°C)
Dec 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.2°C) 68°/40°F (20.2°/4.3°C)

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Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Dominica 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.

Dominica passport

Dominica passport holder visiting Pakistan

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Dominica passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Pakistan.
Pakistan passport

Pakistan passport holder visiting Dominica

Visa Free
Pakistan passport holders can enter Dominica without a visa.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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 Dominica and Pakistan.

Is Pakistan safe for expats?

Dominica 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 27.1 in Dominica.

How is healthcare in Pakistan compared to Dominica?

Pakistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominica leads in health coverage index. There are 11.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Pakistan, compared to 11.6 in Dominica. Pakistan scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Dominica: 49).

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

The average high temperature in Islamabad is 84°F, compared to 85°F in Roseau. Islamabad receives around 49.1 in of rainfall per year, while Roseau gets 101.4 in.

What language do they speak in Pakistan?

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

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At a Glance

DM PK
Population 65,871 255,219,554
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Pakistani Rupee (PKR)
Languages English English, Urdu
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1767 +92
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number — 15