Moving to Pakistan from India
What to Expect
Considering a move from India to Pakistan? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from India to Pakistan, you would find that Pakistan is 5.4% more expensive than India overall. A ₹7,247,970 salary in India would need to be roughly PKR23,578,627 in Pakistan to maintain the same lifestyle.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between India and Pakistan.
What does your salary buy?
₹7,247,970 → PKR23,578,627
To maintain the same standard of living in Pakistan
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Restaurants
pay 8.9% more
Groceries
pay 2.2% less
Transportation
pay 12.6% more
Housing
pay 44.4% more
Childcare
pay 29.3% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 4.4% 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.
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 3% more than cities in India.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from India to Pakistan.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Pakistan compared to India.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
India 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 India leads in health coverage index.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
India 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
India 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
India generally does better on employment & economy, though Pakistan 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
India generally does better on family life, though Pakistan leads in life expectancy.
Data: Ministry of Finance, Government of India, 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 | Delhi | Islamabad |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 76°/52°F (25°/11°C) | 69°/44°F (21°/7°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 101°/78°F (38°/25°C) | 95°/68°F (35°/20°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 93°/79°F (34°/26°C) | 94°/74°F (34°/23°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 82°/56°F (28°/14°C) | 78°/48°F (26°/9°C) |
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| Month | Delhi | Islamabad |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 69°/46°F (20.8°/7.8°C) | 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C) |
| Feb | 75°/51°F (23.7°/10.3°C) | 68°/43°F (19.8°/6.0°C) |
| Mar | 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.4°C) | 76°/51°F (24.5°/10.7°C) |
| Apr | 97°/71°F (36.0°/21.5°C) | 87°/60°F (30.5°/15.8°C) |
| May | 104°/79°F (39.8°/26.2°C) | 97°/69°F (36.0°/20.7°C) |
| Jun | 103°/83°F (39.4°/28.3°C) | 101°/75°F (38.4°/23.8°C) |
| Jul | 95°/81°F (35.2°/27.0°C) | 96°/76°F (35.3°/24.4°C) |
| Aug | 92°/79°F (33.6°/26.2°C) | 93°/75°F (33.7°/23.8°C) |
| Sep | 93°/76°F (34.0°/24.7°C) | 93°/70°F (33.7°/21.1°C) |
| Oct | 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.4°C) | 88°/58°F (30.9°/14.5°C) |
| Nov | 82°/55°F (28.0°/12.8°C) | 79°/47°F (25.9°/8.3°C) |
| Dec | 73°/47°F (22.7°/8.4°C) | 68°/40°F (20.2°/4.3°C) |
India Meteorological DepartmentVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between India 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.
India passport holder visiting Pakistan
Visa Required
Pakistan passport holder visiting India
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 India?
On average Pakistan is around 13% pricier than India, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Pakistan?
Budget about PKR5,894,657 for 3 months in Pakistan (based on a ₹7,247,970 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?
India 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 2.8 in India.
How is healthcare in Pakistan compared to India?
Pakistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though India leads in health coverage index. There are 10.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Pakistan, compared to 7.3 in India. Pakistan scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (India: 63).
What's the weather like in Pakistan compared to India?
The average high temperature in Islamabad is 84°F, compared to 88°F in Delhi. Islamabad receives around 49.1 in of rainfall per year, while Delhi gets 28.2 in.
What language do they speak in Pakistan?
The official languages in Pakistan are English and Urdu. In India, the official languages are English, Hindi and Tamil.
