Moving to Pakistan from Zambia
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Zambia to Pakistan — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Zambia to Pakistan.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Zambia 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 Zambia 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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Zambia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Pakistan leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Zambia performs better than Pakistan across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Zambia generally does better on infrastructure, though Pakistan leads in broadband per 100 people.
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
Pakistan performs significantly better than Zambia 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
Zambia generally does better on family life, though Pakistan leads in life expectancy.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank, Zambia Revenue Authority
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Lusaka | Islamabad |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 80°/62°F (27°/17°C) | 69°/44°F (21°/7°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 77°/55°F (25°/13°C) | 95°/68°F (35°/20°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 79°/55°F (26°/13°C) | 94°/74°F (34°/23°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 85°/64°F (29°/18°C) | 78°/48°F (26°/9°C) |
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| Month | Lusaka | Islamabad |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 80°/63°F (26.6°/17.1°C) | 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C) |
| Feb | 80°/62°F (26.5°/16.8°C) | 68°/43°F (19.8°/6.0°C) |
| Mar | 81°/62°F (27.0°/16.6°C) | 76°/51°F (24.5°/10.7°C) |
| Apr | 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.1°C) | 87°/60°F (30.5°/15.8°C) |
| May | 78°/55°F (25.3°/12.7°C) | 97°/69°F (36.0°/20.7°C) |
| Jun | 74°/51°F (23.4°/10.6°C) | 101°/75°F (38.4°/23.8°C) |
| Jul | 73°/50°F (23.0°/10.2°C) | 96°/76°F (35.3°/24.4°C) |
| Aug | 79°/54°F (25.9°/12.3°C) | 93°/75°F (33.7°/23.8°C) |
| Sep | 85°/60°F (29.4°/15.3°C) | 93°/70°F (33.7°/21.1°C) |
| Oct | 87°/64°F (30.8°/17.5°C) | 88°/58°F (30.9°/14.5°C) |
| Nov | 86°/64°F (29.9°/17.9°C) | 79°/47°F (25.9°/8.3°C) |
| Dec | 81°/63°F (27.2°/17.3°C) | 68°/40°F (20.2°/4.3°C) |
Zambia Meteorological Department (ZMD)Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Zambia 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.
Zambia passport holder visiting Pakistan
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Pakistan passport holder visiting Zambia
Visa Online (e-Visa)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?
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 Zambia and Pakistan.
Is Pakistan safe for expats?
Pakistan performs significantly better than Zambia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Pakistan is 4.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.2 in Zambia.
How is healthcare in Pakistan compared to Zambia?
Zambia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Pakistan leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 10.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Pakistan, compared to 2.6 in Zambia. Pakistan scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Zambia: 56).
What's the weather like in Pakistan compared to Zambia?
The average high temperature in Islamabad is 84°F, compared to 80°F in Lusaka. Islamabad receives around 49.1 in of rainfall per year, while Lusaka gets 31.4 in.
What language do they speak in Pakistan?
The official languages in Pakistan are English and Urdu. In Zambia, the official language is English.
