Moving to Pakistan from Slovenia

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Slovenia to Pakistan — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Slovenia to Pakistan, you would find that Pakistan is 68.1% cheaper than Slovenia overall. A €65,579 salary in Slovenia would need to be roughly PKR7,260,737 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 59°F in Ljubljana, making it significantly warmer.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

How your spending power changes when you relocate from Slovenia to Pakistan.

What does your salary buy?

€65,579 PKR7,260,737

To maintain the same standard of living in Pakistan

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 78.4% less

Groceries

pay 66.8% less

Transportation

pay 53.8% less

Housing

pay 75.2% less

Childcare

pay 90.6% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 52.1% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 EUR = 318.05 PKR (July 2026)

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

How Slovenia and Pakistan stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SI
0.6
PK
4.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SI
5.8
PK
11.9

Slovenia performs better than Pakistan across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

SI
$5,425
PK
$152
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

SI
33.3
PK
10.8

Pakistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovenia leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

SI
19.0
PK
105.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SI
6.3t
PK
0.8t

Slovenia generally does better on environment, though Pakistan leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SI
31.9
PK
1.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SI
6.3%
PK
162.1%

Slovenia performs better than Pakistan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SI
3.6%
PK
5.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SI
$48,100
PK
$5,600

Slovenia generally does better on employment & economy, though Pakistan leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SI
81.8 yrs
PK
69.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SI
1.5
PK
54.0

Slovenia performs better than Pakistan across all family life metrics.

Data: Tax Administration of the Republic of Slovenia, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Ljubljana Rain: 53.9 in/yr (1368 mm)
59° / 43°F

Avg. annual high / low

Islamabad Rain: 49.1 in/yr (1247 mm)
84° / 58°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Ljubljana Islamabad
Jan–Mar 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C) 69°/44°F (21°/7°C)
Apr–Jun 68°/48°F (20°/9°C) 95°/68°F (35°/20°C)
Jul–Sep 77°/56°F (25°/13°C) 94°/74°F (34°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 48°/36°F (9°/2°C) 78°/48°F (26°/9°C)
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Month Ljubljana Islamabad
Jan 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C) 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C)
Feb 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C) 68°/43°F (19.8°/6.0°C)
Mar 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C) 76°/51°F (24.5°/10.7°C)
Apr 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C) 87°/60°F (30.5°/15.8°C)
May 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C) 97°/69°F (36.0°/20.7°C)
Jun 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C) 101°/75°F (38.4°/23.8°C)
Jul 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C) 96°/76°F (35.3°/24.4°C)
Aug 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C) 93°/75°F (33.7°/23.8°C)
Sep 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C) 93°/70°F (33.7°/21.1°C)
Oct 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C) 88°/58°F (30.9°/14.5°C)
Nov 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C) 79°/47°F (25.9°/8.3°C)
Dec 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C) 68°/40°F (20.2°/4.3°C)

Data: Slovenian Environment Agency Slovenian Environment Agency

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Slovenia 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.

Slovenia passport

Slovenia passport holder visiting Pakistan

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Slovenia passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Pakistan.
Pakistan passport

Pakistan passport holder visiting Slovenia

Visa Required
Pakistan passport holders need a visa to enter Slovenia.

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 Pakistan than Slovenia?

Generally yes: Pakistan runs about 65% cheaper than Slovenia 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 €65,579 comparable salary, that's around PKR1,815,184 in Pakistan for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Pakistan?

With 1.3 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 Slovenia and Pakistan.

Is Pakistan safe for expats?

Slovenia performs better than Pakistan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Pakistan is 4.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Slovenia.

How is healthcare in Pakistan compared to Slovenia?

Pakistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovenia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 10.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Pakistan, compared to 33.3 in Slovenia. Pakistan scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Slovenia: 84).

What's the weather like in Pakistan compared to Slovenia?

The average high temperature in Islamabad is 84°F, compared to 59°F in Ljubljana. Islamabad receives around 49.1 in of rainfall per year, while Ljubljana gets 53.9 in.

What language do they speak in Pakistan?

The official languages in Pakistan are English and Urdu. In Slovenia, the official language is Slovene.

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At a Glance

SI PK
Population 2,101,208 242,923,845
Currency Euro (€) Pakistani Rupee (PKR)
Languages Slovene English, Urdu
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +386 +92
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 15