Moving to Pakistan from Portugal
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Portugal to Pakistan — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Portugal to Pakistan, you would find that Pakistan is 65.7% cheaper than Portugal overall. A €65,850 salary in Portugal would need to be roughly PKR6,998,858 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. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Islamabad averages 84°F vs 69°F in Lisbon, making it significantly warmer. What to expect for your wallet after moving from Portugal to Pakistan. What does your salary buy? €65,850 → PKR6,998,858 To maintain the same standard of living in Pakistan Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day Restaurants pay 75.8% less Groceries pay 62.6% less Transportation pay 60.9% less Housing pay 69.2% less Childcare pay 90.5% less Entertainment and Sports pay 46.0% 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. 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 Pakistan cost about 63% less than cities in Portugal. 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. Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Portugal to Pakistan. per 100,000 people per year per 100,000 people per year Portugal performs better than Pakistan across all safety metrics. annual government + private spending per person affects wait times and access to care WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access share of adults with obesity per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support Pakistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Portugal leads in doctors per 10,000 people. deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year Portugal generally does better on environment, though Pakistan leads in co₂ emissions per capita. fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work higher means greater strain on freshwater supply annual consumption — reflects grid capacity share of households with internet Portugal performs better than Pakistan across all infrastructure metrics. percentage of the labour force without work a broad measure of economic output per person the highest marginal rate on personal income share of people below the poverty line Portugal generally does better on employment & economy, though Pakistan leads in unemployment rate. 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 Portugal performs better than Pakistan across all family life metrics. Data: Autoridade Tributária e Aduaneira, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank Monthly averages — select a city to compare. Avg. annual high / low Avg. annual high / low Short-stay tourist visa rules between Portugal 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. Portugal passport holder visiting Pakistan Pakistan passport holder visiting Portugal Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements. Yes — Pakistan is on average about 66% cheaper than Portugal. City-level variation can be significant. Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly PKR1,749,714 in Pakistan on a €65,850 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees). 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. Portugal performs better than Pakistan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Pakistan is 4.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.8 in Portugal. Pakistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Portugal leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 10.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Pakistan, compared to 57.7 in Portugal. Pakistan scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Portugal: 88). The average high temperature in Islamabad is 84°F, compared to 69°F in Lisbon. Islamabad receives around 49.1 in of rainfall per year, while Lisbon gets 29.6 in. The official languages in Pakistan are English and Urdu. In Portugal, the official language is Portuguese. How Far Will Your Money Go?
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Months Lisbon Islamabad Jan–Mar 61°/48°F (16°/9°C) 69°/44°F (21°/7°C) Apr–Jun 71°/56°F (22°/13°C) 95°/68°F (35°/20°C) Jul–Sep 81°/63°F (27°/17°C) 94°/74°F (34°/23°C) Oct–Dec 65°/53°F (18°/12°C) 78°/48°F (26°/9°C) View all months
Month Lisbon Islamabad Jan 58°/47°F (14.5°/8.2°C) 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C) Feb 60°/48°F (15.6°/9.0°C) 68°/43°F (19.8°/6.0°C) Mar 64°/50°F (17.6°/9.9°C) 76°/51°F (24.5°/10.7°C) Apr 66°/52°F (19.1°/11.1°C) 87°/60°F (30.5°/15.8°C) May 71°/55°F (21.7°/13.0°C) 97°/69°F (36.0°/20.7°C) Jun 77°/60°F (24.8°/15.6°C) 101°/75°F (38.4°/23.8°C) Jul 81°/63°F (27.4°/17.4°C) 96°/76°F (35.3°/24.4°C) Aug 82°/64°F (27.9°/17.7°C) 93°/75°F (33.7°/23.8°C) Sep 80°/63°F (26.4°/17.0°C) 93°/70°F (33.7°/21.1°C) Oct 72°/58°F (22.4°/14.6°C) 88°/58°F (30.9°/14.5°C) Nov 64°/52°F (17.8°/11.2°C) 79°/47°F (25.9°/8.3°C) Dec 59°/48°F (14.8°/8.9°C) 68°/40°F (20.2°/4.3°C) Visitor Visa Requirements
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