Moving to Pakistan from Taiwan
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Taiwan to Pakistan — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Taiwan to Pakistan, you would find that Pakistan is 56.3% cheaper than Taiwan overall. A NT$2,408,512 salary in Taiwan would need to be roughly PKR8,248,024 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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How your spending power changes when you relocate from Taiwan to Pakistan.
What does your salary buy?
NT$2,408,512 → PKR8,248,024
To maintain the same standard of living in Pakistan
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Restaurants
pay 50.4% less
Groceries
pay 73.8% less
Transportation
pay 45.7% less
Housing
pay 41.7% less
Childcare
pay 93.0% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 42.9% 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 by city
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 57% less than cities in Taiwan.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Taiwan and Pakistan stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Taiwan performs better than Pakistan across all infrastructure metrics.
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
Taiwan generally does better on employment & economy, though Pakistan leads in top income tax rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
percentage of adults who can read and write
Taiwan performs better than Pakistan across all family life metrics.
Data: Taxation Administration, Ministry of Finance, R.O.C., The World Factbook
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Taiwan 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.
Taiwan passport holder visiting Pakistan
Visa Required
Pakistan passport holder visiting Taiwan
Visa RequiredData: 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 Taiwan?
Generally yes: Pakistan runs about 60% cheaper than Taiwan 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 NT$2,408,512 comparable salary, that's around PKR2,062,006 in Pakistan for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Pakistan?
Working remotely from Pakistan's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Taiwan and Pakistan.
What language do they speak in Pakistan?
The official languages in Pakistan are English and Urdu. In Taiwan, the official language is Chinese.
