Moving to South Carolina from Pakistan
What to Expect
Considering a move from Pakistan to South Carolina? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Pakistan to South Carolina, you would find that South Carolina is 9.1 times more expensive than Pakistan overall. A PKR20,821,704 salary in Pakistan would need to be roughly $258,355 in South Carolina to maintain the same lifestyle. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Columbia averages 66°F vs 84°F in Islamabad, making it significantly cooler.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Pakistan and South Carolina.
What does your salary buy?
PKR20,821,704 → $258,355
To maintain the same standard of living in South Carolina
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 7.2 times more
Groceries
pay 5.6 times more
Transportation
pay 3.3 times more
Housing
pay 12.9 times more
Childcare
pay 28.9 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 3.2 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 South Carolina.
Who's moving to United States?
Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.
- 10,853,105
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in South Carolina compared to Pakistan.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Pakistan performs better than South Carolina across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
South Carolina performs significantly 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
share of people below the poverty line
South Carolina performs significantly better than Pakistan across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
South Carolina performs significantly better than Pakistan across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Islamabad | Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 69°/44°F (21°/7°C) | 47°/28°F (8°/-2°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 95°/68°F (35°/20°C) | 76°/55°F (24°/13°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 94°/74°F (34°/23°C) | 86°/65°F (30°/18°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 78°/48°F (26°/9°C) | 55°/36°F (13°/2°C) |
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| Month | Islamabad | Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C) | 40°/22°F (4.3°/-5.3°C) |
| Feb | 68°/43°F (19.8°/6.0°C) | 45°/26°F (7.2°/-3.3°C) |
| Mar | 76°/51°F (24.5°/10.7°C) | 56°/35°F (13.3°/1.7°C) |
| Apr | 87°/60°F (30.5°/15.8°C) | 67°/46°F (19.3°/7.6°C) |
| May | 97°/69°F (36.0°/20.7°C) | 75°/55°F (24.0°/12.9°C) |
| Jun | 101°/75°F (38.4°/23.8°C) | 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.1°C) |
| Jul | 96°/76°F (35.3°/24.4°C) | 90°/69°F (32.0°/20.4°C) |
| Aug | 93°/75°F (33.7°/23.8°C) | 88°/67°F (31.3°/19.6°C) |
| Sep | 93°/70°F (33.7°/21.1°C) | 80°/58°F (26.6°/14.5°C) |
| Oct | 88°/58°F (30.9°/14.5°C) | 68°/47°F (20.0°/8.1°C) |
| Nov | 79°/47°F (25.9°/8.3°C) | 55°/37°F (12.7°/2.6°C) |
| Dec | 68°/40°F (20.2°/4.3°C) | 42°/25°F (5.6°/-3.8°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Pakistan and United States. To live, work, or study long-term in United States, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check United States's immigration authority.
Pakistan passport holder visiting United States
Visa Required
United States passport holder visiting Pakistan
Visa Online (e-Visa)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 South Carolina than Pakistan?
On average South Carolina is around 244% pricier than Pakistan, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to South Carolina?
Budget about $64,589 for 3 months in South Carolina (based on a PKR20,821,704 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from South Carolina?
From major South Carolina cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Pakistan and South Carolina are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in South Carolina compared to Pakistan?
Pakistan performs better than South Carolina across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in South Carolina compared to Pakistan?
The average high temperature in Columbia is 66°F, compared to 84°F in Islamabad. Columbia receives around 46.3 in of rainfall per year, while Islamabad gets 49.1 in.
What language do they speak in South Carolina?
The official language in South Carolina is English. In Pakistan, the official languages are English and Urdu.
