Moving to Texas from Pakistan
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Considering a move from Pakistan to Texas? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Pakistan to Texas, you would find that Texas is 8.5 times more expensive than Pakistan overall. A PKR20,891,281 salary in Pakistan would need to be roughly $239,977 in Texas to maintain the same lifestyle. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Pakistan and Texas. What does your salary buy? PKR20,891,281 → $239,977 To maintain the same standard of living in Texas How key spending categories compare Restaurants pay 7.0 times more Groceries pay 4.6 times more Transportation pay 4.1 times more Housing pay 11.5 times more Childcare pay 26.6 times more Entertainment and Sports pay 3.5 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. 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 Texas cost about 221% more than cities in Pakistan. Compare cities head-to-head We've teamed up with a vetted network of international movers to help MyLifeElsewhere readers plan their move with confidence. Tell us about your move and get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes in under 2 minutes. What the data shows about people moving from Pakistan to Texas. Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents. The numbers behind daily life in Texas compared to Pakistan. share of adults with obesity Pakistan performs better than Texas across all health & wellbeing metrics. share of households with internet Texas performs significantly better than Pakistan across all infrastructure metrics. percentage of the labour force without work a broad measure of economic output per person share of people below the poverty line Texas performs significantly better than Pakistan across all employment & economy metrics. average years of life at birth Texas performs significantly better than Pakistan across all family life metrics. Data: The World Factbook Monthly averages — select a city to compare. Avg. annual high / low Avg. annual high / low Data: 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 United States passport holder visiting Pakistan Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements. On average Texas is around 220% pricier than Pakistan, with notable variation by city. Budget about $59,994 for 3 months in Texas (based on a PKR20,891,281 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees. From major Texas cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Pakistan and Texas are what actually decide it long-term. Pakistan performs better than Texas across all health & wellbeing metrics. The average high temperature in Austin is 79°F, compared to 84°F in Islamabad. Austin receives around 36.2 in of rainfall per year, while Islamabad gets 49.1 in. The official language in Texas is English. In Pakistan, the official languages are English and Urdu. How Far Will Your Money Go?
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Months Islamabad Austin Jan–Mar 69°/44°F (21°/7°C) 65°/40°F (18°/5°C) Apr–Jun 95°/68°F (35°/20°C) 85°/63°F (29°/17°C) Jul–Sep 94°/74°F (34°/23°C) 93°/70°F (34°/21°C) Oct–Dec 78°/48°F (26°/9°C) 71°/47°F (22°/8°C) View all months
Month Islamabad Austin Jan 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C) 61°/37°F (15.9°/2.9°C) Feb 68°/43°F (19.8°/6.0°C) 64°/39°F (17.6°/3.8°C) Mar 76°/51°F (24.5°/10.7°C) 71°/45°F (21.6°/7.4°C) Apr 87°/60°F (30.5°/15.8°C) 79°/55°F (25.9°/12.8°C) May 97°/69°F (36.0°/20.7°C) 85°/64°F (29.7°/17.7°C) Jun 101°/75°F (38.4°/23.8°C) 91°/70°F (32.8°/21.0°C) Jul 96°/76°F (35.3°/24.4°C) 94°/72°F (34.7°/22.3°C) Aug 93°/75°F (33.7°/23.8°C) 96°/72°F (35.4°/22.1°C) Sep 93°/70°F (33.7°/21.1°C) 90°/67°F (32.3°/19.2°C) Oct 88°/58°F (30.9°/14.5°C) 81°/57°F (27.3°/13.7°C) Nov 79°/47°F (25.9°/8.3°C) 71°/47°F (21.4°/8.4°C) Dec 68°/40°F (20.2°/4.3°C) 62°/38°F (16.5°/3.4°C) 
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