Moving to Pakistan from North Korea
What to Expect
Considering a move from North Korea to Pakistan? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from North Korea 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. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Islamabad averages 84°F vs 60°F in P'yongyang, making it significantly warmer.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Pakistan compared to North Korea.
How's the healthcare?
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
North Korea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Pakistan leads in suicide rate.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
North Korea generally does better on environment, though Pakistan leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
North Korea 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
North Korea generally does better on employment & economy, though Pakistan 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
percentage of adults who can read and write
North Korea performs better than Pakistan across all family life metrics.
Data: 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 | P'yongyang | Islamabad |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 38°/20°F (4°/-7°C) | 69°/44°F (21°/7°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 72°/52°F (22°/11°C) | 95°/68°F (35°/20°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 81°/65°F (27°/18°C) | 94°/74°F (34°/23°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 50°/31°F (10°/0°C) | 78°/48°F (26°/9°C) |
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| Month | P'yongyang | Islamabad |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°/13°F (-0.8°/-10.7°C) | 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C) |
| Feb | 36°/18°F (2.4°/-7.8°C) | 68°/43°F (19.8°/6.0°C) |
| Mar | 48°/29°F (8.9°/-1.8°C) | 76°/51°F (24.5°/10.7°C) |
| Apr | 63°/41°F (17.1°/4.9°C) | 87°/60°F (30.5°/15.8°C) |
| May | 73°/52°F (22.6°/10.9°C) | 97°/69°F (36.0°/20.7°C) |
| Jun | 80°/62°F (26.7°/16.5°C) | 101°/75°F (38.4°/23.8°C) |
| Jul | 83°/69°F (28.6°/20.7°C) | 96°/76°F (35.3°/24.4°C) |
| Aug | 84°/69°F (28.9°/20.5°C) | 93°/75°F (33.7°/23.8°C) |
| Sep | 76°/58°F (24.7°/14.3°C) | 93°/70°F (33.7°/21.1°C) |
| Oct | 65°/44°F (18.2°/6.7°C) | 88°/58°F (30.9°/14.5°C) |
| Nov | 49°/31°F (9.4°/-0.3°C) | 79°/47°F (25.9°/8.3°C) |
| Dec | 35°/19°F (1.7°/-7.2°C) | 68°/40°F (20.2°/4.3°C) |
Data:
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between North Korea 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.
North Korea passport holder visiting Pakistan
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Pakistan passport holder visiting North Korea
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
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 North Korea and Pakistan are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Pakistan compared to North Korea?
North Korea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Pakistan leads in suicide rate. There are 10.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Pakistan, compared to 36.7 in North Korea. Pakistan scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (North Korea: 68).
What's the weather like in Pakistan compared to North Korea?
The average high temperature in Islamabad is 84°F, compared to 60°F in P'yongyang. Islamabad receives around 49.1 in of rainfall per year, while P'yongyang gets 37.0 in.
What language do they speak in Pakistan?
The official languages in Pakistan are English and Urdu. In North Korea, the official language is Korean.
