Moving to Pakistan from Morocco

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Morocco to Pakistan — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Morocco to Pakistan, you would find that Pakistan is 38.1% cheaper than Morocco overall. A MAD730,000 salary in Morocco would need to be roughly PKR12,900,000 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 — Karachi averages 90°F vs 72°F in Casablanca, making it significantly warmer.

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Is Pakistan cheaper than Morocco?

The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 34.5% less

Groceries

pay 32.7% less

Transportation

pay 23.4% less

Housing

pay 44.2% less

Childcare

pay 66.2% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 25.5% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 MAD = 28.49 PKR (October 2026)

Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.

What salary do you need in Pakistan?

What does your salary buy?

MAD730,000 → PKR12,900,000

To maintain the same standard of living in Pakistan

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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 15% less than cities in Morocco.

Morocco

Meknes 29%
Kenitra 27%
Safi 27%

Pakistan

Lahore 19%
Karachi 19%

Compare cities head-to-head

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Morocco and Pakistan stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

MA
1.7
PK
4.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MA
18.6
PK
11.9

Morocco generally does better on safety, though Pakistan leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MA
$606
PK
$152
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

MA
7.4
PK
11.6

Morocco generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Pakistan leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

MA
59.0
PK
105.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MA
1.8t
PK
0.8t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MA
7.3
PK
1.5
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MA
50.8%
PK
110.0%

Morocco performs better than Pakistan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

MA
9.0%
PK
5.4%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

MA
$4,672
PK
$1,596

Morocco generally does better on employment & economy, though Pakistan leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

MA
75.5 yrs
PK
67.8 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MA
14.7
PK
48.2

Morocco performs better than Pakistan across all family life metrics.

Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Direction Générale des Impôts, Morocco (2016), Federal Board of Revenue, Government of Pakistan (2016), The World Factbook (2021). How we calculate this

Weather in Pakistan vs Morocco

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Casablanca Rain: 16.1 in/yr (410 mm)
72° / 59°F

Avg. annual high / low

Karachi Rain: 6.9 in/yr (176 mm)
90° / 70°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Casablanca Karachi
Jan–Mar 65°/50°F (18°/10°C) 84°/58°F (29°/15°C)
Apr–Jun 73°/61°F (23°/16°C) 96°/79°F (35°/26°C)
Jul–Sep 79°/69°F (26°/20°C) 91°/80°F (33°/27°C)
Oct–Dec 71°/56°F (21°/13°C) 90°/63°F (32°/17°C)
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Month Casablanca Karachi
Jan 64°/48°F (17.6°/8.9°C) 79°/53°F (26.3°/11.5°C)
Feb 65°/49°F (18.1°/9.7°C) 83°/57°F (28.4°/14.0°C)
Mar 67°/53°F (19.7°/11.6°C) 90°/65°F (32.2°/18.6°C)
Apr 69°/56°F (20.6°/13.3°C) 95°/73°F (34.8°/23.0°C)
May 73°/61°F (22.7°/16.0°C) 96°/80°F (35.5°/26.6°C)
Jun 76°/66°F (24.6°/18.7°C) 96°/83°F (35.4°/28.3°C)
Jul 79°/69°F (26.1°/20.5°C) 92°/82°F (33.3°/27.6°C)
Aug 80°/70°F (26.7°/21.0°C) 90°/79°F (32.1°/26.3°C)
Sep 78°/67°F (25.8°/19.5°C) 92°/78°F (33.2°/25.7°C)
Oct 76°/62°F (24.3°/16.8°C) 96°/71°F (35.5°/21.9°C)
Nov 70°/55°F (21.0°/12.8°C) 90°/62°F (32.5°/16.8°C)
Dec 66°/51°F (18.9°/10.5°C) 83°/55°F (28.2°/12.7°C)

Data: Direction de la Météorologie Nationale Direction de la Météorologie Nationale

Can you move from Morocco to Pakistan?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Morocco 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.

Morocco passport

Morocco passport holder visiting Pakistan

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

Pakistan passport holder visiting Morocco

Visa Required
Pakistan passport holders need a visa to enter Morocco.

Data: 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 Morocco?

Generally yes: Pakistan runs about 38% cheaper than Morocco 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 MAD730,000 comparable salary, that's around PKR3,225,000 in Pakistan for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Pakistan?

With 1.5 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 Morocco and Pakistan.

Is Pakistan safe for expats?

Morocco generally does better on safety, though Pakistan leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Pakistan is 4.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.7 in Morocco.

How is healthcare in Pakistan compared to Morocco?

Morocco generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Pakistan leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 11.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Pakistan, compared to 7.4 in Morocco. Pakistan scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Morocco: 69).

What's the weather like in Pakistan compared to Morocco?

The average high temperature in Karachi is 90°F, compared to 72°F in Casablanca. Karachi receives around 6.9 in of rainfall per year, while Casablanca gets 16.1 in.

What language do they speak in Pakistan?

The official languages in Pakistan are English and Urdu. In Morocco, the official languages are Arabic and Berber.

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At a Glance

MA PK
Population 38,430,770 255,219,554
Currency Moroccan Dirham (MAD) Pakistani Rupee (PKR)
Languages Arabic, Berber English, Urdu
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +212 +92
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 15 15