Moving to Sweden from Pakistan
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Pakistan to Sweden — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Pakistan to Sweden, you would find that Sweden is 5.0 times more expensive than Pakistan overall. A PKR20,891,250 salary in Pakistan would need to be roughly SEK2,244,040 in Sweden to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Swedish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Stockholm averages 52°F vs 84°F in Islamabad, making it significantly cooler.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
How your spending power changes when you relocate from Pakistan to Sweden.
What does your salary buy?
PKR20,891,250 → SEK2,244,040
To maintain the same standard of living in Sweden
Calculate with your salary →The biggest cost differences at a glance
Restaurants
pay 6.7 times more
Groceries
pay 4.3 times more
Transportation
pay 5.4 times more
Housing
pay 7.2 times more
Childcare
pay 4.0 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 3.7 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?
Real numbers on people moving from Pakistan to Sweden, and how the trend has changed.
people moved from Pakistan to Sweden · OECD (latest data available)
Key Indicator Comparison
How Pakistan and Sweden stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Sweden 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
Pakistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Sweden leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
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 Sweden 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
Sweden 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
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Pakistan generally does better on employment & economy, though Sweden 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
government spending on education as % of GDP
Sweden 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 | Stockholm |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 69°/44°F (21°/7°C) | 36°/28°F (2°/-2°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 95°/68°F (35°/20°C) | 61°/45°F (16°/7°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 94°/74°F (34°/23°C) | 69°/56°F (21°/13°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 78°/48°F (26°/9°C) | 43°/36°F (6°/2°C) |
View all months
| Month | Islamabad | Stockholm |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C) | 34°/27°F (1.0°/-2.9°C) |
| Feb | 68°/43°F (19.8°/6.0°C) | 34°/26°F (1.2°/-3.2°C) |
| Mar | 76°/51°F (24.5°/10.7°C) | 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.1°C) |
| Apr | 87°/60°F (30.5°/15.8°C) | 51°/37°F (10.7°/2.6°C) |
| May | 97°/69°F (36.0°/20.7°C) | 62°/45°F (16.5°/7.1°C) |
| Jun | 101°/75°F (38.4°/23.8°C) | 69°/53°F (20.8°/11.6°C) |
| Jul | 96°/76°F (35.3°/24.4°C) | 74°/59°F (23.6°/14.8°C) |
| Aug | 93°/75°F (33.7°/23.8°C) | 72°/58°F (22.1°/14.2°C) |
| Sep | 93°/70°F (33.7°/21.1°C) | 62°/50°F (16.6°/10.2°C) |
| Oct | 88°/58°F (30.9°/14.5°C) | 50°/42°F (10.1°/5.5°C) |
| Nov | 79°/47°F (25.9°/8.3°C) | 42°/35°F (5.4°/1.9°C) |
| Dec | 68°/40°F (20.2°/4.3°C) | 36°/30°F (2.5°/-1.2°C) |
Data:
Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI)
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Pakistan and Sweden. To live, work, or study long-term in Sweden, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Sweden's immigration authority.
Pakistan passport holder visiting Sweden
Visa Required
Sweden 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 Sweden than Pakistan?
Day-to-day costs in Sweden run about 224% higher than Pakistan on average; specific cities can swing further.
How much money do I need to move to Sweden?
A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a PKR20,891,250 comparable salary, that's around SEK561,010 in Sweden for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, deposits, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Sweden?
With 40.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Sweden can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Pakistan and Sweden.
Is Sweden safe for expats?
Sweden performs significantly better than Pakistan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Sweden is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.2 in Pakistan.
How is healthcare in Sweden compared to Pakistan?
Pakistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Sweden leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 71.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Sweden, compared to 10.8 in Pakistan. Sweden scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Pakistan: 45).
What's the weather like in Sweden compared to Pakistan?
The average high temperature in Stockholm is 52°F, compared to 84°F in Islamabad. Stockholm receives around 21.5 in of rainfall per year, while Islamabad gets 49.1 in.
What language do they speak in Sweden?
The official language in Sweden is Swedish. In Pakistan, the official languages are English and Urdu.
