Moving to Pakistan from Kenya
What to Expect
Considering a move from Kenya to Pakistan? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Kenya to Pakistan, you would find that Pakistan is 27.6% cheaper than Kenya overall. A KES9,693,750 salary in Kenya would need to be roughly PKR15,613,183 in Pakistan to maintain the same lifestyle. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Islamabad averages 84°F vs 74°F in Nairobi, making it significantly warmer.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Kenya and Pakistan.
What does your salary buy?
KES9,693,750 → PKR15,613,183
To maintain the same standard of living in Pakistan
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 39.1% less
Groceries
pay 33.1% less
Transportation
pay 43.1% less
Housing
pay 1.6% more
Childcare
pay 81.9% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 28.9% 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 Kenya.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Pakistan performs significantly better than Kenya across all safety metrics.
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
Kenya generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Pakistan leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Kenya 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
Kenya 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 Kenya leads in gdp per capita.
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
Kenya performs better than Pakistan across all family life metrics.
Data: Revenue Authority, 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 | Nairobi | Islamabad |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 77°/54°F (25°/12°C) | 69°/44°F (21°/7°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 73°/55°F (23°/13°C) | 95°/68°F (35°/20°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 72°/50°F (22°/10°C) | 94°/74°F (34°/23°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 75°/55°F (24°/13°C) | 78°/48°F (26°/9°C) |
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| Month | Nairobi | Islamabad |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 76°/53°F (24.5°/11.5°C) | 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C) |
| Feb | 78°/53°F (25.6°/11.6°C) | 68°/43°F (19.8°/6.0°C) |
| Mar | 78°/56°F (25.6°/13.1°C) | 76°/51°F (24.5°/10.7°C) |
| Apr | 75°/57°F (24.1°/14.0°C) | 87°/60°F (30.5°/15.8°C) |
| May | 73°/56°F (22.6°/13.2°C) | 97°/69°F (36.0°/20.7°C) |
| Jun | 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C) | 101°/75°F (38.4°/23.8°C) |
| Jul | 69°/50°F (20.6°/10.1°C) | 96°/76°F (35.3°/24.4°C) |
| Aug | 71°/50°F (21.4°/10.2°C) | 93°/75°F (33.7°/23.8°C) |
| Sep | 75°/51°F (23.7°/10.5°C) | 93°/70°F (33.7°/21.1°C) |
| Oct | 76°/54°F (24.7°/12.5°C) | 88°/58°F (30.9°/14.5°C) |
| Nov | 74°/56°F (23.1°/13.1°C) | 79°/47°F (25.9°/8.3°C) |
| Dec | 74°/55°F (23.4°/12.6°C) | 68°/40°F (20.2°/4.3°C) |
Kenya Meteorological DepartmentVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Kenya 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.
Kenya passport holder visiting Pakistan
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Pakistan passport holder visiting Kenya
Electronic Travel AuthorisationData: 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 Kenya?
On average Pakistan is about 25% less expensive than Kenya, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Pakistan?
Budget about PKR3,903,296 for 3 months in Pakistan (based on a KES9,693,750 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?
Pakistan performs significantly better than Kenya across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Pakistan is 4.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.9 in Kenya.
How is healthcare in Pakistan compared to Kenya?
Kenya generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Pakistan leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 10.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Pakistan, compared to 1.0 in Kenya. Pakistan scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Kenya: 53).
What's the weather like in Pakistan compared to Kenya?
The average high temperature in Islamabad is 84°F, compared to 74°F in Nairobi. Islamabad receives around 49.1 in of rainfall per year, while Nairobi gets 40.3 in.
What language do they speak in Pakistan?
The official languages in Pakistan are English and Urdu. In Kenya, the official languages are English and Swahili.
