Moving from Pakistan
Pakistan vs 
Australia
Photo: Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge at dusk · Benh LIEU SONG (Flickr), CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
To live as well as on Rs 100,000 a month in Pakistan, you would need about
AUD 2,080 a month in Australia (US$1,470)
Everyday prices in Australia are about 4.1× Pakistan's.
| In Pakistan | Equivalent in Australia |
|---|---|
| Rs 50,000 | AUD 1,040 (US$733) |
| Rs 100,000 | AUD 2,080 (US$1,470) |
| Rs 200,000 | AUD 4,170 (US$2,930) |
| Rs 400,000 | AUD 8,340 (US$5,860) |
Try your own amount in the cost of living calculator → National averages: rents in the biggest cities are usually higher.
Side by side
| Pakistan | Australia | |
|---|---|---|
| Coldest / warmest month (main city) | 20° / 31°C (Karachi) | 14° / 23°C (Sydney) |
| Everyday prices (US = 100) | 23 | 94 |
| Income per person a year (PPP $) | 6,600 | 71,900 |
| Unemployment | 5.4% | 4.1% |
| Homicides per 100,000 | 4.3 | 0.9 |
| Political stability (-2.5 to 2.5) | -1.95 | 0.78 |
| Life expectancy | 67.8 years | 83.1 years |
| Fine-particle pollution (µg/m³) | 58 | 6 |
| Languages (editorial) | Urdu, English, regional languages | English |
Green marks where Australia does better than Pakistan on that measure. Sources and years are on the country page.
Language and daily life
A huge, mostly dry continent with most people in a few coastal cities, a warm climate and a large skilled-migration programme. Editorial
English is an official language, so English-speaking Pakistanis can work and study without learning a new language.
Visas for Pakistanis
- Visiting: Pakistani passport holders need a visa arranged in advance. All visa-free countries.
- Living there: you need a residence route (work, study, family or investment). Rules change often; check the official site: immi.homeaffairs.gov.au.
- Australia student visa guide
- Australia tourist / visit visa guide
- Australia work visa guide
- Study in Australia
- Scholarships in Australia
Questions
How much money do I need in Australia compared with Pakistan?
To live as well as on Rs 100,000 a month in Pakistan, you would need about AUD 2,080 a month in Australia (about US$1,470), based on World Bank price levels and today's exchange rate. Everyday prices in Australia are about 4.1 times those in Pakistan.
Is Australia safer than Pakistan?
Australia records 0.9 intentional homicides per 100,000 people a year, against 4.3 in Pakistan (UNODC via the World Bank). Political stability scores are 0.78 and -1.95 respectively.
Can Pakistanis move to Australia?
It depends on the route: work, study, family or investment, each with its own rules. Start with the official immigration website (immi.homeaffairs.gov.au). For a short visit, Pakistani passport holders currently need visa required.
Figures from the World Bank (CC BY 4.0) and NASA POWER, with today's exchange rates. National averages hide differences between cities. Not immigration advice.