Moving to Pakistan from Syria
What to Expect
Considering a move from Syria to Pakistan? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Syria to Pakistan, you would find that Pakistan is 30.5% cheaper than Syria overall. A SYP980,000,000 salary in Syria would need to be roughly PKR14,500,000 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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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Syria and Pakistan.
What does your salary buy?
SYP980,000,000 → PKR14,500,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Pakistan
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Restaurants
pay 51.4% less
Groceries
pay 35.6% less
Transportation
pay 4.3% less
Housing
pay 34.0% less
Childcare
pay 14.7% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 1.0% more
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
The numbers behind daily life in Pakistan compared to Syria.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Syria generally does better on safety, though Pakistan leads in road traffic deaths.
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
Syria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Pakistan leads in adult obesity rate.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Syria 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
Syria 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
share of people below the poverty line
Pakistan performs significantly better than Syria 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
Syria performs better than Pakistan across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2010–2021), The World Factbook (2009–2022), World Health Organization (2024), Ministry of Finance, Syria (2016), Federal Board of Revenue, Government of Pakistan (2016). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Damascus | Islamabad |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 60°/35°F (15°/2°C) | 69°/44°F (21°/7°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 85°/51°F (29°/11°C) | 95°/68°F (35°/20°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 96°/60°F (35°/15°C) | 94°/74°F (34°/23°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 70°/40°F (21°/5°C) | 78°/48°F (26°/9°C) |
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| Month | Damascus | Islamabad |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55°/33°F (12.6°/0.4°C) | 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C) |
| Feb | 59°/34°F (14.8°/1.3°C) | 68°/43°F (19.8°/6.0°C) |
| Mar | 66°/39°F (18.9°/3.7°C) | 76°/51°F (24.5°/10.7°C) |
| Apr | 76°/45°F (24.5°/7.0°C) | 87°/60°F (30.5°/15.8°C) |
| May | 85°/51°F (29.7°/10.5°C) | 97°/69°F (36.0°/20.7°C) |
| Jun | 94°/58°F (34.2°/14.2°C) | 101°/75°F (38.4°/23.8°C) |
| Jul | 98°/62°F (36.5°/16.9°C) | 96°/76°F (35.3°/24.4°C) |
| Aug | 97°/62°F (36.2°/16.5°C) | 93°/75°F (33.7°/23.8°C) |
| Sep | 92°/55°F (33.4°/13.0°C) | 93°/70°F (33.7°/21.1°C) |
| Oct | 82°/48°F (28.0°/8.9°C) | 88°/58°F (30.9°/14.5°C) |
| Nov | 69°/39°F (20.3°/4.0°C) | 79°/47°F (25.9°/8.3°C) |
| Dec | 58°/34°F (14.2°/1.3°C) | 68°/40°F (20.2°/4.3°C) |
Ministry of Defence Meteorological DepartmentVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Syria 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.
Syria passport holder visiting Pakistan
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Pakistan passport holder visiting Syria
Visa Online (e-Visa)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 Syria?
On average Pakistan is about 31% less expensive than Syria, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Pakistan?
Budget about PKR3,625,000 for 3 months in Pakistan (based on a SYP980,000,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Pakistan?
Connectivity is usually fine (Pakistan: 1.5 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?
Syria generally does better on safety, though Pakistan leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Pakistan is 4.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.1 in Syria.
How is healthcare in Pakistan compared to Syria?
Syria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Pakistan leads in adult obesity rate. There are 11.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Pakistan, compared to 15.2 in Syria. Pakistan scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Syria: 64).
What's the weather like in Pakistan compared to Syria?
The average high temperature in Islamabad is 84°F, compared to 78°F in Damascus. Islamabad receives around 49.1 in of rainfall per year, while Damascus gets 5.3 in.
What language do they speak in Pakistan?
The official languages in Pakistan are English and Urdu. In Syria, the official language is Arabic.
