Moving to Lesotho from Pakistan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Pakistan to Lesotho. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Maseru averages 74°F vs 84°F in Islamabad, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Pakistan to Lesotho.

Living there in 2020
419 ↑ 32% vs 2015

people born in Pakistan live in Lesotho · UN DESA

Who's moving to Lesotho?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Lesotho compared to Pakistan.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

PK
4.2
LS
37.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PK
11.9
LS
21.6

Pakistan performs better than Lesotho across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

PK
$152
LS
$386
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

PK
10.8
LS
1.5

Pakistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lesotho leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

PK
105.0
LS
100.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PK
0.8t
LS
0.4t

Lesotho performs significantly better than Pakistan across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

PK
1.3
LS
0.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

PK
162.1%
LS
2.6%

Lesotho 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

PK
5.5%
LS
16.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PK
$5,600
LS
$2,500

Pakistan performs better than Lesotho across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

PK
69.7 yrs
LS
59.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PK
54.0
LS
48.4

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

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

Maseru Rain: 25.3 in/yr (642 mm)
74° / 47°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Islamabad Maseru
Jan–Mar 69°/44°F (21°/7°C) 81°/57°F (27°/14°C)
Apr–Jun 95°/68°F (35°/20°C) 67°/39°F (20°/4°C)
Jul–Sep 94°/74°F (34°/23°C) 68°/37°F (20°/3°C)
Oct–Dec 78°/48°F (26°/9°C) 79°/53°F (26°/12°C)
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Month Islamabad Maseru
Jan 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C) 84°/59°F (28.7°/14.8°C)
Feb 68°/43°F (19.8°/6.0°C) 82°/58°F (27.6°/14.6°C)
Mar 76°/51°F (24.5°/10.7°C) 78°/54°F (25.7°/12.5°C)
Apr 87°/60°F (30.5°/15.8°C) 73°/47°F (22.9°/8.6°C)
May 97°/69°F (36.0°/20.7°C) 67°/39°F (19.7°/3.7°C)
Jun 101°/75°F (38.4°/23.8°C) 62°/32°F (16.7°/0.2°C)
Jul 96°/76°F (35.3°/24.4°C) 62°/31°F (16.9°/-0.5°C)
Aug 93°/75°F (33.7°/23.8°C) 67°/36°F (19.7°/2.4°C)
Sep 93°/70°F (33.7°/21.1°C) 74°/44°F (23.3°/6.9°C)
Oct 88°/58°F (30.9°/14.5°C) 77°/50°F (24.8°/10.1°C)
Nov 79°/47°F (25.9°/8.3°C) 79°/53°F (26.3°/11.9°C)
Dec 68°/40°F (20.2°/4.3°C) 82°/56°F (27.9°/13.4°C)

Data: Lesotho Meteorological Services Lesotho Meteorological Services

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Pakistan passport

Pakistan passport holder visiting Lesotho

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

Lesotho passport holder visiting Pakistan

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Lesotho 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

Can I work remotely from Lesotho?

Connectivity is usually fine (Lesotho: 0.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Lesotho offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Lesotho safe for expats?

Pakistan performs better than Lesotho across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Lesotho is 37.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.2 in Pakistan.

How is healthcare in Lesotho compared to Pakistan?

Pakistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lesotho leads in health coverage index. There are 1.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Lesotho, compared to 10.8 in Pakistan. Lesotho scores 53 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Pakistan: 45).

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

The average high temperature in Maseru is 74°F, compared to 84°F in Islamabad. Maseru receives around 25.3 in of rainfall per year, while Islamabad gets 49.1 in.

What language do they speak in Lesotho?

The official languages in Lesotho are English and Sotho. In Pakistan, the official languages are English and Urdu.

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At a Glance

PK LS
Population 242,923,845 2,193,970
Currency Pakistani Rupee (PKR) Lesotho Loti (LSL)
Languages English, Urdu English, Sotho
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +92 +266
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 15