Moving to Pakistan from Qatar
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Qatar to Pakistan — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Qatar to Pakistan, you would find that Pakistan is 70.8% cheaper than Qatar overall. A QAR270,000 salary in Qatar would need to be roughly PKR5,970,000 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.
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The biggest cost differences at a glance
Restaurants
pay 51.9% less
Groceries
pay 56.1% less
Transportation
pay 8.4% less
Housing
pay 86.6% less
Childcare
pay 89.7% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 74.6% 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.
What salary do you need in Pakistan?
What does your salary buy?
QAR270,000 → PKR5,970,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Pakistan
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Qatar and Pakistan stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Qatar performs 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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Qatar 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
Qatar 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
share of households with internet
Qatar generally does better on infrastructure, though Pakistan leads in water stress level.
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
Qatar performs better than Pakistan across all employment & economy metrics.
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
Qatar performs better than Pakistan across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2020–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Public Revenues and Tax Department, Qatar (2016), Federal Board of Revenue, Government of Pakistan (2016), The World Factbook (2017). How we calculate this
Weather in Pakistan vs Qatar
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Doha | Karachi |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 75°/58°F (24°/14°C) | 84°/58°F (29°/15°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 99°/76°F (37°/24°C) | 96°/79°F (35°/26°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 104°/83°F (40°/28°C) | 91°/80°F (33°/27°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 85°/67°F (30°/19°C) | 90°/63°F (32°/17°C) |
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| Month | Doha | Karachi |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 71°/55°F (21.7°/12.8°C) | 79°/53°F (26.3°/11.5°C) |
| Feb | 73°/57°F (23.0°/13.7°C) | 83°/57°F (28.4°/14.0°C) |
| Mar | 80°/62°F (26.8°/16.7°C) | 90°/65°F (32.2°/18.6°C) |
| Apr | 89°/69°F (31.9°/20.6°C) | 95°/73°F (34.8°/23.0°C) |
| May | 101°/77°F (38.2°/25.0°C) | 96°/80°F (35.5°/26.6°C) |
| Jun | 106°/82°F (41.2°/27.7°C) | 96°/83°F (35.4°/28.3°C) |
| Jul | 107°/84°F (41.5°/29.1°C) | 92°/82°F (33.3°/27.6°C) |
| Aug | 105°/84°F (40.7°/28.9°C) | 90°/79°F (32.1°/26.3°C) |
| Sep | 101°/80°F (38.6°/26.5°C) | 92°/78°F (33.2°/25.7°C) |
| Oct | 95°/74°F (35.2°/23.4°C) | 96°/71°F (35.5°/21.9°C) |
| Nov | 85°/67°F (29.5°/19.5°C) | 90°/62°F (32.5°/16.8°C) |
| Dec | 75°/59°F (24.1°/15.0°C) | 83°/55°F (28.2°/12.7°C) |
Qatar Meteorology DepartmentCan you move from Qatar to Pakistan?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Qatar 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.
Qatar passport holder visiting Pakistan
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Pakistan passport holder visiting Qatar
Visa on ArrivalData: 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 Qatar?
Generally yes: Pakistan runs about 71% cheaper than Qatar on average, though it depends heavily on the city.
How much money do I need to move to Pakistan?
A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a QAR270,000 comparable salary, that's around PKR1,492,500 in Pakistan for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Pakistan?
With 1.5 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Pakistan can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Qatar and Pakistan.
Is Pakistan safe for expats?
Qatar performs better than Pakistan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Pakistan is 4.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.1 in Qatar.
How is healthcare in Pakistan compared to Qatar?
Qatar generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Pakistan leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 11.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Pakistan, compared to 30.2 in Qatar. Pakistan scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Qatar: 76).
What's the weather like in Pakistan compared to Qatar?
The average high temperature in Karachi is 90°F, compared to 91°F in Doha. Karachi receives around 6.9 in of rainfall per year, while Doha gets 3.0 in.
What language do they speak in Pakistan?
The official languages in Pakistan are English and Urdu. In Qatar, the official language is Arabic.
