Moving to Pakistan from Yemen
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Yemen to Pakistan — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Yemen to Pakistan, you would find that Pakistan is 56.1% cheaper than Yemen overall. A YER17,780,624 salary in Yemen would need to be roughly PKR9,732,006 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 Yemen to Pakistan.
What does your salary buy?
YER17,780,624 → PKR9,732,006
To maintain the same standard of living in Pakistan
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Restaurants
pay 67.9% less
Groceries
pay 71.4% less
Transportation
pay 55.4% less
Housing
pay 48.2% less
Childcare
pay 50.0% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 45.0% 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.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Yemen 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
Pakistan performs significantly better than Yemen 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
Pakistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Yemen leads in suicide rate.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Yemen generally does better on environment, though Pakistan leads in air pollution deaths.
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
Yemen 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 generally does better on employment & economy, though Yemen 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
Yemen generally does better on family life, though Pakistan leads in life expectancy.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank, Yemen Tax Authority
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Yemen 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.
Yemen passport holder visiting Pakistan
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Pakistan passport holder visiting Yemen
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 Yemen?
Generally yes: Pakistan runs about 53% cheaper than Yemen 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 YER17,780,624 comparable salary, that's around PKR2,433,002 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 Yemen and Pakistan.
Is Pakistan safe for expats?
Pakistan performs significantly better than Yemen across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Pakistan is 4.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.3 in Yemen.
How is healthcare in Pakistan compared to Yemen?
Pakistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Yemen leads in suicide rate. There are 10.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Pakistan, compared to 2.9 in Yemen. Pakistan scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Yemen: 42).
What language do they speak in Pakistan?
The official languages in Pakistan are English and Urdu. In Yemen, the official language is Arabic.
