Moving from Pakistan
Pakistan vs 
Canada
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To live as well as on Rs 100,000 a month in Pakistan, you would need about
CAD 1,960 a month in Canada (US$1,400)
Everyday prices in Canada are about 3.9× Pakistan's.
| In Pakistan | Equivalent in Canada |
|---|---|
| Rs 50,000 | CAD 979 (US$700) |
| Rs 100,000 | CAD 1,960 (US$1,400) |
| Rs 200,000 | CAD 3,920 (US$2,800) |
| Rs 400,000 | CAD 7,830 (US$5,600) |
Try your own amount in the cost of living calculator → National averages: rents in the biggest cities are usually higher.
Side by side
| Pakistan | Canada | |
|---|---|---|
| Coldest / warmest month (main city) | 20° / 31°C (Karachi) | -3° / 22°C (Toronto) |
| Everyday prices (US = 100) | 23 | 90 |
| Income per person a year (PPP $) | 6,600 | 66,700 |
| Unemployment | 5.4% | 6.9% |
| Homicides per 100,000 | 4.3 | 2.0 |
| Political stability (-2.5 to 2.5) | -1.95 | 0.81 |
| Life expectancy | 67.8 years | 82.1 years |
| Fine-particle pollution (µg/m³) | 58 | 7 |
| Languages (editorial) | Urdu, English, regional languages | English, French |
Green marks where Canada does better than Pakistan on that measure. Sources and years are on the country page.
Language and daily life
The world's second-largest country by area, with most people living near the US border, long cold winters and an immigration-led population. 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: www.canada.ca.
- Canada student visa guide
- Canada tourist / visit visa guide
- Canada work visa guide
- Study in Canada
- Scholarships in Canada
Questions
How much money do I need in Canada compared with Pakistan?
To live as well as on Rs 100,000 a month in Pakistan, you would need about CAD 1,960 a month in Canada (about US$1,400), based on World Bank price levels and today's exchange rate. Everyday prices in Canada are about 3.9 times those in Pakistan.
Is Canada safer than Pakistan?
Canada records 2.0 intentional homicides per 100,000 people a year, against 4.3 in Pakistan (UNODC via the World Bank). Political stability scores are 0.81 and -1.95 respectively.
Can Pakistanis move to Canada?
It depends on the route: work, study, family or investment, each with its own rules. Start with the official immigration website (www.canada.ca). 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.