Moving to Pakistan from Suriname

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Suriname to Pakistan? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Suriname to Pakistan, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Urdu.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Pakistan compared to Suriname.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SR
7.3
PK
4.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SR
16.2
PK
11.9

Pakistan performs significantly better than Suriname across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SR
$1,143
PK
$152
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

SR
14.8
PK
10.8

Pakistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Suriname 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

SR
39.0
PK
105.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SR
4.1t
PK
0.8t

Suriname 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

SR
20.2
PK
1.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SR
4.0%
PK
162.1%

Suriname 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

SR
7.7%
PK
5.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SR
$19,000
PK
$5,600

Pakistan generally does better on employment & economy, though Suriname leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SR
72.4 yrs
PK
69.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SR
30.2
PK
54.0

Suriname performs better than Pakistan across all family life metrics.

Data: Ministry of Finance, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Paramaribo Rain: 84.6 in/yr (2148 mm)
92° / 72°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Paramaribo Islamabad
Jan–Mar 89°/71°F (32°/22°C) 69°/44°F (21°/7°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/73°F (33°/23°C) 95°/68°F (35°/20°C)
Jul–Sep 93°/73°F (34°/23°C) 94°/74°F (34°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 94°/73°F (34°/23°C) 78°/48°F (26°/9°C)
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Month Paramaribo Islamabad
Jan 89°/71°F (31.8°/21.6°C) 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C)
Feb 88°/71°F (31.3°/21.6°C) 68°/43°F (19.8°/6.0°C)
Mar 90°/71°F (32.1°/21.8°C) 76°/51°F (24.5°/10.7°C)
Apr 91°/73°F (32.6°/22.6°C) 87°/60°F (30.5°/15.8°C)
May 91°/73°F (32.9°/22.7°C) 97°/69°F (36.0°/20.7°C)
Jun 92°/72°F (33.2°/22.5°C) 101°/75°F (38.4°/23.8°C)
Jul 92°/72°F (33.5°/22.5°C) 96°/76°F (35.3°/24.4°C)
Aug 93°/73°F (34.1°/22.7°C) 93°/75°F (33.7°/23.8°C)
Sep 94°/73°F (34.7°/22.9°C) 93°/70°F (33.7°/21.1°C)
Oct 95°/73°F (35.1°/22.9°C) 88°/58°F (30.9°/14.5°C)
Nov 94°/73°F (34.3°/22.6°C) 79°/47°F (25.9°/8.3°C)
Dec 92°/72°F (33.4°/22.5°C) 68°/40°F (20.2°/4.3°C)

Data: Meteorological Service Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Suriname 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.

Suriname passport

Suriname passport holder visiting Pakistan

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

Pakistan passport holder visiting Suriname

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

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Pakistan?

Connectivity is usually fine (Pakistan: 1.3 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Pakistan offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Pakistan safe for expats?

Pakistan performs significantly better than Suriname across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Pakistan is 4.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 7.3 in Suriname.

How is healthcare in Pakistan compared to Suriname?

Pakistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Suriname leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 10.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Pakistan, compared to 14.8 in Suriname. Pakistan scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Suriname: 63).

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

The average high temperature in Islamabad is 84°F, compared to 92°F in Paramaribo. Islamabad receives around 49.1 in of rainfall per year, while Paramaribo gets 84.6 in.

What language do they speak in Pakistan?

The official languages in Pakistan are English and Urdu. In Suriname, the official language is Dutch.

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At a Glance

SR PK
Population 632,638 242,923,845
Currency Surinamese Dollar (SRD) Pakistani Rupee (PKR)
Languages Dutch English, Urdu
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +597 +92
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 15