Moving to Pakistan from Louisiana
What to Expect
Considering a move from Louisiana to Pakistan? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Louisiana to Pakistan, you would find that Pakistan is 68.8% cheaper than Louisiana. A $75,000 salary in Louisiana would need to be roughly PKR6,734,871 in Pakistan to maintain the same lifestyle. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Louisiana and Pakistan.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → PKR6,734,871
To maintain the same standard of living in Pakistan
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 78.9% less
Groceries
pay 72.6% less
Transportation
pay 43.0% less
Housing
pay 78.7% less
Childcare
pay 92.8% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 68.4% 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.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Pakistan compared to Louisiana.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Pakistan performs significantly better than Louisiana across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Louisiana 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
share of people below the poverty line
Louisiana performs better than Pakistan across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Louisiana performs better than Pakistan across all family life metrics.
Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Baton Rouge | Islamabad |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 67°/45°F (19°/7°C) | 69°/44°F (21°/7°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 85°/64°F (30°/18°C) | 95°/68°F (35°/20°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 91°/72°F (33°/22°C) | 94°/74°F (34°/23°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 72°/50°F (22°/10°C) | 78°/48°F (26°/9°C) |
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| Month | Baton Rouge | Islamabad |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 62°/41°F (16.8°/5.1°C) | 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C) |
| Feb | 66°/44°F (18.7°/6.9°C) | 68°/43°F (19.8°/6.0°C) |
| Mar | 73°/50°F (22.6°/10.2°C) | 76°/51°F (24.5°/10.7°C) |
| Apr | 79°/57°F (26.3°/13.8°C) | 87°/60°F (30.5°/15.8°C) |
| May | 86°/65°F (30.1°/18.4°C) | 97°/69°F (36.0°/20.7°C) |
| Jun | 91°/71°F (32.7°/21.9°C) | 101°/75°F (38.4°/23.8°C) |
| Jul | 92°/74°F (33.4°/23.2°C) | 96°/76°F (35.3°/24.4°C) |
| Aug | 92°/73°F (33.6°/23.0°C) | 93°/75°F (33.7°/23.8°C) |
| Sep | 89°/69°F (31.5°/20.3°C) | 93°/70°F (33.7°/21.1°C) |
| Oct | 81°/58°F (27.1°/14.4°C) | 88°/58°F (30.9°/14.5°C) |
| Nov | 72°/49°F (22.2°/9.4°C) | 79°/47°F (25.9°/8.3°C) |
| Dec | 64°/43°F (17.8°/5.9°C) | 68°/40°F (20.2°/4.3°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.
United States passport holder visiting Pakistan
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Pakistan passport holder visiting United States
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 Louisiana?
On average Pakistan is about 68% less expensive than Louisiana, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Pakistan?
Budget about PKR1,683,718 for 3 months in Pakistan (based on a $75,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Pakistan?
From major Pakistan cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Louisiana and Pakistan are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Pakistan compared to Louisiana?
Pakistan performs significantly better than Louisiana across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Pakistan compared to Louisiana?
The average high temperature in Islamabad is 84°F, compared to 79°F in Baton Rouge. Islamabad receives around 49.1 in of rainfall per year, while Baton Rouge gets 60.6 in.
What language do they speak in Pakistan?
The official languages in Pakistan are English and Urdu. In Louisiana, the official language is English.
