Moving from Pakistan
Pakistan vs 
Austria
Photo: Hallstatt on the Hallstätter See · C.Stadler/Bwag, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
To live as well as on Rs 100,000 a month in Pakistan, you would need about
EUR 1,180 a month in Austria (US$1,320)
Everyday prices in Austria are about 3.6× Pakistan's.
| In Pakistan | Equivalent in Austria |
|---|---|
| Rs 50,000 | EUR 590 (US$659) |
| Rs 100,000 | EUR 1,180 (US$1,320) |
| Rs 200,000 | EUR 2,360 (US$2,630) |
| Rs 400,000 | EUR 4,720 (US$5,270) |
Try your own amount in the cost of living calculator → National averages: rents in the biggest cities are usually higher.
Side by side
| Pakistan | Austria | |
|---|---|---|
| Coldest / warmest month (main city) | 20° / 31°C (Karachi) | -2° / 21°C (Vienna) |
| Everyday prices (US = 100) | 23 | 85 |
| Income per person a year (PPP $) | 6,600 | 76,800 |
| Unemployment | 5.4% | 5.6% |
| Homicides per 100,000 | 4.3 | 0.9 |
| Political stability (-2.5 to 2.5) | -1.95 | 0.53 |
| Life expectancy | 67.8 years | 82.0 years |
| Fine-particle pollution (µg/m³) | 58 | 10 |
| Languages (editorial) | Urdu, English, regional languages | German |
Green marks where Austria does better than Pakistan on that measure. Sources and years are on the country page.
Language and daily life
A landlocked, mostly Alpine country with Vienna as a large, orderly capital and easy access to lakes, hiking and skiing. Editorial
English is widely spoken, but learning German makes work, paperwork and friendships much easier.
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: www.migration.gv.at.
- Austria tourist / visit visa guide
- Study in Austria
- Scholarships in Austria
Questions
How much money do I need in Austria compared with Pakistan?
To live as well as on Rs 100,000 a month in Pakistan, you would need about EUR 1,180 a month in Austria (about US$1,320), based on World Bank price levels and today's exchange rate. Everyday prices in Austria are about 3.6 times those in Pakistan.
Is Austria safer than Pakistan?
Austria 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 0.53 and -1.95 respectively.
Can Pakistanis move to Austria?
It depends on the route: work, study, family or investment, each with its own rules. Start with the official immigration website (www.migration.gv.at). 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.