Moving to Pakistan from New Zealand
What to Expect
Considering a move from New Zealand to Pakistan? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from New Zealand to Pakistan, you would find that Pakistan is 69.7% cheaper than New Zealand overall. A NZ$128,326 salary in New Zealand would need to be roughly PKR6,842,084 in Pakistan to maintain the same lifestyle. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Islamabad averages 84°F vs 62°F in Wellington, making it significantly warmer.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between New Zealand and Pakistan.
What does your salary buy?
NZ$128,326 → PKR6,842,084
To maintain the same standard of living in Pakistan
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 77.3% less
Groceries
pay 68.6% less
Transportation
pay 56.6% less
Housing
pay 70.8% less
Childcare
pay 92.5% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 67.8% 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.
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 60% less than cities in New Zealand.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Pakistan compared to New Zealand.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
New Zealand performs better than Pakistan 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
Pakistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though New Zealand 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
New Zealand 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
New Zealand 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
New Zealand generally does better on employment & economy, though Pakistan leads in top income tax rate.
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
New Zealand performs better than Pakistan across all family life metrics.
Data: New Zealand Inland Revenue Department, 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 | Wellington | Islamabad |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 69°/58°F (21°/14°C) | 69°/44°F (21°/7°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 59°/49°F (15°/10°C) | 95°/68°F (35°/20°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 56°/46°F (13°/8°C) | 94°/74°F (34°/23°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 64°/53°F (18°/12°C) | 78°/48°F (26°/9°C) |
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| Month | Wellington | Islamabad |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 70°/58°F (21.2°/14.7°C) | 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C) |
| Feb | 70°/59°F (21.3°/14.8°C) | 68°/43°F (19.8°/6.0°C) |
| Mar | 68°/56°F (19.8°/13.5°C) | 76°/51°F (24.5°/10.7°C) |
| Apr | 63°/53°F (17.4°/11.5°C) | 87°/60°F (30.5°/15.8°C) |
| May | 59°/49°F (15.2°/9.7°C) | 97°/69°F (36.0°/20.7°C) |
| Jun | 56°/46°F (13.1°/7.9°C) | 101°/75°F (38.4°/23.8°C) |
| Jul | 54°/44°F (12.3°/6.9°C) | 96°/76°F (35.3°/24.4°C) |
| Aug | 55°/45°F (12.9°/7.4°C) | 93°/75°F (33.7°/23.8°C) |
| Sep | 58°/48°F (14.5°/8.8°C) | 93°/70°F (33.7°/21.1°C) |
| Oct | 60°/50°F (15.8°/10.0°C) | 88°/58°F (30.9°/14.5°C) |
| Nov | 64°/53°F (17.5°/11.4°C) | 79°/47°F (25.9°/8.3°C) |
| Dec | 67°/56°F (19.6°/13.5°C) | 68°/40°F (20.2°/4.3°C) |
New Zealand National Meteorological ServiceVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between New Zealand 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.
New Zealand passport holder visiting Pakistan
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Pakistan passport holder visiting New Zealand
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 New Zealand?
On average Pakistan is about 67% less expensive than New Zealand, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Pakistan?
Budget about PKR1,710,521 for 3 months in Pakistan (based on a NZ$128,326 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?
New Zealand performs better than Pakistan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Pakistan is 4.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in New Zealand.
How is healthcare in Pakistan compared to New Zealand?
Pakistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though New Zealand leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 10.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Pakistan, compared to 35.7 in New Zealand. Pakistan scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (New Zealand: 85).
What's the weather like in Pakistan compared to New Zealand?
The average high temperature in Islamabad is 84°F, compared to 62°F in Wellington. Islamabad receives around 49.1 in of rainfall per year, while Wellington gets 37.7 in.
What language do they speak in Pakistan?
The official languages in Pakistan are English and Urdu. In New Zealand, the official languages are English, Māori and New Zealand Sign Language.
