Moving to Brazil from Pakistan

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Pakistan to Brazil — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Pakistan to Brazil, you would find that Brazil is 2.9 times more expensive than Pakistan overall. A PKR20,869,801 salary in Pakistan would need to be roughly R$628,896 in Brazil to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Portuguese. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

What to expect for your wallet after moving from Pakistan to Brazil.

What does your salary buy?

PKR20,869,801 R$628,896

To maintain the same standard of living in Brazil

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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day

Restaurants

pay 2.6 times more

Groceries

pay 2.1 times more

Transportation

pay 2.6 times more

Housing

pay 2.5 times more

Childcare

pay 7.0 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 36.9% more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 PKR = 0.0184 BRL (July 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.

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 Brazil cost about 52% more than cities in Pakistan.

Pakistan

Karachi 18%
Lahore 18%

Compare cities head-to-head

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Pakistan to Brazil, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
2,094 ↑ 596% vs 2015

people born in Pakistan live in Brazil · UN DESA

Who's moving to Brazil?

Top countries of origin for Brazil's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Pakistan to Brazil.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

PK
4.2
BR
20.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PK
11.9
BR
15.7

Pakistan performs better than Brazil across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

PK
$152
BR
$2,070
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

PK
10.8
BR
21.4

Brazil 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

PK
105.0
BR
23.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PK
0.8t
BR
2.3t

Pakistan generally does better on environment, though Brazil leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

PK
1.3
BR
21.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

PK
162.1%
BR
1.5%

Brazil performs significantly better than Pakistan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

PK
5.5%
BR
8.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PK
$5,600
BR
$18,600

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

PK
69.7 yrs
BR
75.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PK
54.0
BR
13.3

Brazil performs significantly better than Pakistan across all family life metrics.

Data: Federal Board of Revenue, Government of Pakistan, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Islamabad Rain: 49.1 in/yr (1247 mm)
84° / 58°F

Avg. annual high / low

Brasilia Rain: 61.1 in/yr (1552 mm)
80° / 61°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Islamabad Brasilia
Jan–Mar 69°/44°F (21°/7°C) 80°/63°F (27°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 95°/68°F (35°/20°C) 78°/59°F (26°/15°C)
Jul–Sep 94°/74°F (34°/23°C) 80°/58°F (27°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 78°/48°F (26°/9°C) 80°/64°F (27°/17°C)
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Month Islamabad Brasilia
Jan 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C) 80°/63°F (26.9°/17.4°C)
Feb 68°/43°F (19.8°/6.0°C) 80°/63°F (26.7°/17.4°C)
Mar 76°/51°F (24.5°/10.7°C) 81°/64°F (27.1°/17.5°C)
Apr 87°/60°F (30.5°/15.8°C) 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C)
May 97°/69°F (36.0°/20.7°C) 78°/59°F (25.7°/15.0°C)
Jun 101°/75°F (38.4°/23.8°C) 77°/56°F (25.2°/13.3°C)
Jul 96°/76°F (35.3°/24.4°C) 77°/55°F (25.1°/12.9°C)
Aug 93°/75°F (33.7°/23.8°C) 81°/58°F (27.3°/14.6°C)
Sep 93°/70°F (33.7°/21.1°C) 83°/61°F (28.3°/16.0°C)
Oct 88°/58°F (30.9°/14.5°C) 82°/63°F (27.5°/17.4°C)
Nov 79°/47°F (25.9°/8.3°C) 80°/64°F (26.6°/17.5°C)
Dec 68°/40°F (20.2°/4.3°C) 79°/64°F (26.2°/17.5°C)

Data: Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Pakistan and Brazil. To live, work, or study long-term in Brazil, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Brazil's immigration authority.

Pakistan passport

Pakistan passport holder visiting Brazil

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

Brazil passport holder visiting Pakistan

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

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 Brazil than Pakistan?

No — Brazil is on average about 64% more expensive than Pakistan. City-level variation matters.

How much money do I need to move to Brazil?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly R$157,224 in Brazil on a PKR20,869,801 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).

Can I work remotely from Brazil?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Brazil has 21.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Brazil safe for expats?

Pakistan performs better than Brazil across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Brazil is 20.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.2 in Pakistan.

How is healthcare in Brazil compared to Pakistan?

Brazil generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Pakistan leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 21.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Brazil, compared to 10.8 in Pakistan. Brazil scores 80 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Pakistan: 45).

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

The average high temperature in Brasilia is 80°F, compared to 84°F in Islamabad. Brasilia receives around 61.1 in of rainfall per year, while Islamabad gets 49.1 in.

What language do they speak in Brazil?

The official language in Brazil is Portuguese. In Pakistan, the official languages are English and Urdu.

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At a Glance

PK BR
Population 242,923,845 217,240,060
Currency Pakistani Rupee (PKR) Brazilian Real (R$)
Languages English, Urdu Portuguese
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +92 +55
Time zones 1 4
Emergency number 15 190