Moving to Qatar from Pakistan
What to Expect
Considering a move from Pakistan to Qatar? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Pakistan to Qatar, you would find that Qatar is 6.3 times more expensive than Pakistan overall. A PKR20,891,250 salary in Pakistan would need to be roughly QAR932,697 in Qatar to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Pakistan and Qatar.
What does your salary buy?
PKR20,891,250 → QAR932,697
To maintain the same standard of living in Qatar
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 2.1 times more
Groceries
pay 2.3 times more
Transportation
pay 2.6 times more
Housing
pay 12.7 times more
Childcare
pay 16.9 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 4.9 times more
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Pakistan to Qatar.
Who's moving to Qatar?
Top countries of origin for Qatar's foreign-born residents.
- 702,013
- 261,672
- 253,940
-
4.235,505
Pakistan
- 183,544
- 170,052
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Qatar compared to Pakistan.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Qatar performs significantly 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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Qatar generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Pakistan leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Pakistan generally does better on environment, though Qatar leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Qatar generally does better on infrastructure, though Pakistan leads in water stress level.
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
Qatar performs significantly better than Pakistan across all employment & economy metrics.
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
percentage of adults who can read and write
Qatar 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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Islamabad | Doha |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 69°/44°F (21°/7°C) | 75°/58°F (24°/14°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 95°/68°F (35°/20°C) | 99°/76°F (37°/24°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 94°/74°F (34°/23°C) | 104°/83°F (40°/28°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 78°/48°F (26°/9°C) | 85°/67°F (30°/19°C) |
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| Month | Islamabad | Doha |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C) | 71°/55°F (21.7°/12.8°C) |
| Feb | 68°/43°F (19.8°/6.0°C) | 73°/57°F (23.0°/13.7°C) |
| Mar | 76°/51°F (24.5°/10.7°C) | 80°/62°F (26.8°/16.7°C) |
| Apr | 87°/60°F (30.5°/15.8°C) | 89°/69°F (31.9°/20.6°C) |
| May | 97°/69°F (36.0°/20.7°C) | 101°/77°F (38.2°/25.0°C) |
| Jun | 101°/75°F (38.4°/23.8°C) | 106°/82°F (41.2°/27.7°C) |
| Jul | 96°/76°F (35.3°/24.4°C) | 107°/84°F (41.5°/29.1°C) |
| Aug | 93°/75°F (33.7°/23.8°C) | 105°/84°F (40.7°/28.9°C) |
| Sep | 93°/70°F (33.7°/21.1°C) | 101°/80°F (38.6°/26.5°C) |
| Oct | 88°/58°F (30.9°/14.5°C) | 95°/74°F (35.2°/23.4°C) |
| Nov | 79°/47°F (25.9°/8.3°C) | 85°/67°F (29.5°/19.5°C) |
| Dec | 68°/40°F (20.2°/4.3°C) | 75°/59°F (24.1°/15.0°C) |
Qatar Meteorology DepartmentVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Pakistan and Qatar. To live, work, or study long-term in Qatar, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Qatar's immigration authority.
Pakistan passport holder visiting Qatar
Visa on Arrival
Qatar passport holder visiting Pakistan
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Qatar than Pakistan?
On average Qatar is around 242% pricier than Pakistan, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Qatar?
Budget about QAR233,174 for 3 months in Qatar (based on a PKR20,891,250 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, rental deposit, visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Qatar?
Connectivity is usually fine (Qatar: 13.6 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Qatar offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Qatar safe for expats?
Qatar performs significantly better than Pakistan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Qatar is 0.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.2 in Pakistan.
How is healthcare in Qatar compared to Pakistan?
Qatar generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Pakistan leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 25.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Qatar, compared to 10.8 in Pakistan. Qatar scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Pakistan: 45).
What's the weather like in Qatar compared to Pakistan?
The average high temperature in Doha is 91°F, compared to 84°F in Islamabad. Doha receives around 3.0 in of rainfall per year, while Islamabad gets 49.1 in.
What language do they speak in Qatar?
The official language in Qatar is Arabic. In Pakistan, the official languages are English and Urdu.
