Moving to Pakistan from Panama
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Panama to Pakistan — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Panama to Pakistan, you would find that Pakistan is 60.9% cheaper than Panama overall. A PAB75,000 salary in Panama would need to be roughly PKR8,080,178 in Pakistan to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Urdu. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
What to expect for your wallet after moving from Panama to Pakistan.
What does your salary buy?
PAB75,000 → PKR8,080,178
To maintain the same standard of living in Pakistan
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 68.5% less
Groceries
pay 69.5% less
Transportation
pay 43.0% less
Housing
pay 68.1% less
Childcare
pay 88.5% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 42.4% less
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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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Panama to Pakistan.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Panama generally does better on safety, though Pakistan leads in homicide rate.
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
Panama 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
Panama generally does better on environment, though Pakistan leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Panama performs 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 Panama 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
percentage of adults who can read and write
Panama performs better than Pakistan across all family life metrics.
Data: General Directorate of Revenues, Panama, 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 | Panama City | Islamabad |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 94°/65°F (34°/18°C) | 69°/44°F (21°/7°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 94°/69°F (35°/21°C) | 95°/68°F (35°/20°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 92°/70°F (34°/21°C) | 94°/74°F (34°/23°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 91°/68°F (33°/20°C) | 78°/48°F (26°/9°C) |
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| Month | Panama City | Islamabad |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 92°/65°F (33.4°/18.5°C) | 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C) |
| Feb | 94°/65°F (34.2°/18.4°C) | 68°/43°F (19.8°/6.0°C) |
| Mar | 95°/65°F (34.8°/18.4°C) | 76°/51°F (24.5°/10.7°C) |
| Apr | 96°/67°F (35.4°/19.5°C) | 87°/60°F (30.5°/15.8°C) |
| May | 94°/70°F (34.5°/21.1°C) | 97°/69°F (36.0°/20.7°C) |
| Jun | 93°/70°F (33.8°/21.3°C) | 101°/75°F (38.4°/23.8°C) |
| Jul | 93°/70°F (33.9°/21.0°C) | 96°/76°F (35.3°/24.4°C) |
| Aug | 93°/70°F (33.9°/20.9°C) | 93°/75°F (33.7°/23.8°C) |
| Sep | 91°/70°F (32.9°/21.0°C) | 93°/70°F (33.7°/21.1°C) |
| Oct | 91°/69°F (32.6°/20.8°C) | 88°/58°F (30.9°/14.5°C) |
| Nov | 91°/69°F (32.9°/20.3°C) | 79°/47°F (25.9°/8.3°C) |
| Dec | 92°/67°F (33.3°/19.2°C) | 68°/40°F (20.2°/4.3°C) |
Data:
IMHPA - Instituto de Meteorología e Hidrología de Panamá
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Panama and Pakistan. To live, work, or study long-term in Pakistan, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Pakistan's immigration authority.
Panama passport holder visiting Pakistan
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Pakistan passport holder visiting Panama
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Pakistan than Panama?
Yes — Pakistan is on average about 61% cheaper than Panama. City-level variation can be significant.
How much money do I need to move to Pakistan?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly PKR2,020,044 in Pakistan on a PAB75,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, deposits, visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Pakistan?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Pakistan has 1.3 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Pakistan safe for expats?
Panama generally does better on safety, though Pakistan leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Pakistan is 4.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 11.3 in Panama.
How is healthcare in Pakistan compared to Panama?
Panama generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Pakistan leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 10.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Pakistan, compared to 17.3 in Panama. Pakistan scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Panama: 78).
What's the weather like in Pakistan compared to Panama?
The average high temperature in Islamabad is 84°F, compared to 93°F in Panama City. Islamabad receives around 49.1 in of rainfall per year, while Panama City gets 75.1 in.
What language do they speak in Pakistan?
The official languages in Pakistan are English and Urdu. In Panama, the official language is Spanish.
