Moving to Pakistan from Mauritania

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Mauritania to Pakistan? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Mauritania to Pakistan, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Urdu. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Pakistan compared to Mauritania.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

MR
1.0
PK
4.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MR
9.5
PK
11.9

Mauritania performs better than Pakistan across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MR
$302
PK
$152
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MR
2.4
PK
10.8

Pakistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mauritania leads in suicide rate.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

MR
62.0
PK
105.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MR
1.0t
PK
0.8t

Mauritania generally does better on environment, though Pakistan leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MR
0.3
PK
1.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MR
13.2%
PK
162.1%

Mauritania generally does better on infrastructure, though Pakistan leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MR
10.5%
PK
5.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MR
$6,300
PK
$5,600

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MR
65.2 yrs
PK
69.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MR
51.0
PK
54.0

Mauritania generally does better on family life, though Pakistan leads in life expectancy.

Data: Ministry of Finance, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Mauritania 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.

Mauritania passport

Mauritania passport holder visiting Pakistan

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

Pakistan passport holder visiting Mauritania

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

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?

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?

Mauritania performs better than Pakistan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Pakistan is 4.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.0 in Mauritania.

How is healthcare in Pakistan compared to Mauritania?

Pakistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mauritania leads in suicide rate. There are 10.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Pakistan, compared to 2.4 in Mauritania. Pakistan scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mauritania: 40).

What language do they speak in Pakistan?

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

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At a Glance

MR PK
Population 4,161,925 242,923,845
Currency Mauritanian Ouguiya (MRO) Pakistani Rupee (PKR)
Languages Arabic English, Urdu
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +222 +92
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 15