Moving to Pakistan from Kazakhstan
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Kazakhstan to Pakistan — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Kazakhstan to Pakistan, you would find that Pakistan is 29.2% cheaper than Kazakhstan overall. A KZT35,478,450 salary in Kazakhstan would need to be roughly PKR13,102,588 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 46°F in Astana, making it significantly warmer.
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How your spending power changes when you relocate from Kazakhstan to Pakistan.
What does your salary buy?
KZT35,478,450 → PKR13,102,588
To maintain the same standard of living in Pakistan
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Restaurants
pay 50.8% less
Groceries
pay 26.7% less
Transportation
pay 5.6% more
Housing
pay 15.9% less
Childcare
pay 76.6% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 4.3% more
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 39% less than cities in Kazakhstan.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Kazakhstan 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
Kazakhstan 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 Kazakhstan 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
Kazakhstan 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
Kazakhstan 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
Kazakhstan performs better than Pakistan across all employment & economy metrics.
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
Kazakhstan performs better than Pakistan across all family life metrics.
Data: Tax Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan, 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 | Astana | Islamabad |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 15°/-4°F (-10°/-20°C) | 69°/44°F (21°/7°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 65°/41°F (18°/5°C) | 95°/68°F (35°/20°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 74°/50°F (23°/10°C) | 94°/74°F (34°/23°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 30°/13°F (-1°/-11°C) | 78°/48°F (26°/9°C) |
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| Month | Astana | Islamabad |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9°/-8°F (-12.6°/-22.0°C) | 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C) |
| Feb | 12°/-7°F (-11.3°/-21.8°C) | 68°/43°F (19.8°/6.0°C) |
| Mar | 23°/4°F (-5.0°/-15.6°C) | 76°/51°F (24.5°/10.7°C) |
| Apr | 49°/28°F (9.3°/-2.4°C) | 87°/60°F (30.5°/15.8°C) |
| May | 67°/42°F (19.6°/5.8°C) | 97°/69°F (36.0°/20.7°C) |
| Jun | 78°/52°F (25.3°/11.2°C) | 101°/75°F (38.4°/23.8°C) |
| Jul | 81°/56°F (27.0°/13.4°C) | 96°/76°F (35.3°/24.4°C) |
| Aug | 76°/52°F (24.3°/10.9°C) | 93°/75°F (33.7°/23.8°C) |
| Sep | 65°/41°F (18.6°/5.1°C) | 93°/70°F (33.7°/21.1°C) |
| Oct | 47°/28°F (8.5°/-2.1°C) | 88°/58°F (30.9°/14.5°C) |
| Nov | 27°/12°F (-3.0°/-11.2°C) | 79°/47°F (25.9°/8.3°C) |
| Dec | 15°/-2°F (-9.7°/-18.9°C) | 68°/40°F (20.2°/4.3°C) |
Ministry of Energy of the Republic of KazakhstanVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Kazakhstan 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.
Kazakhstan passport holder visiting Pakistan
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Pakistan than Kazakhstan?
Generally yes: Pakistan runs about 37% cheaper than Kazakhstan 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 KZT35,478,450 comparable salary, that's around PKR3,275,647 in Pakistan for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Pakistan?
With 1.3 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 Kazakhstan and Pakistan.
Is Pakistan safe for expats?
Kazakhstan 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 2.6 in Kazakhstan.
How is healthcare in Pakistan compared to Kazakhstan?
Pakistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kazakhstan leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 10.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Pakistan, compared to 40.3 in Kazakhstan. Pakistan scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Kazakhstan: 80).
What's the weather like in Pakistan compared to Kazakhstan?
The average high temperature in Islamabad is 84°F, compared to 46°F in Astana. Islamabad receives around 49.1 in of rainfall per year, while Astana gets 12.5 in.
What language do they speak in Pakistan?
The official languages in Pakistan are English and Urdu. In Kazakhstan, the official languages are Kazakh and Russian.
