Moving from Pakistan
Pakistan vs 
Chile
Photo: Cuernos del Paine, Torres del Paine National Park · Pedro Szekely from Los Angeles, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
To live as well as on Rs 100,000 a month in Pakistan, you would need about
CLP 785,930 a month in Chile (US$795)
Everyday prices in Chile are about 2.2× Pakistan's.
| In Pakistan | Equivalent in Chile |
|---|---|
| Rs 50,000 | CLP 392,960 (US$397) |
| Rs 100,000 | CLP 785,930 (US$795) |
| Rs 200,000 | CLP 1,571,860 (US$1,590) |
| Rs 400,000 | CLP 3,143,720 (US$3,180) |
Try your own amount in the cost of living calculator → National averages: rents in the biggest cities are usually higher.
Side by side
| Pakistan | Chile | |
|---|---|---|
| Coldest / warmest month (main city) | 20° / 31°C (Karachi) | 8° / 22°C (Santiago) |
| Everyday prices (US = 100) | 23 | 51 |
| Income per person a year (PPP $) | 6,600 | 37,800 |
| Unemployment | 5.4% | 9.0% |
| Homicides per 100,000 | 4.3 | 6.3 |
| Political stability (-2.5 to 2.5) | -1.95 | 0.17 |
| Life expectancy | 67.8 years | 81.4 years |
| Fine-particle pollution (µg/m³) | 58 | 23 |
| Languages (editorial) | Urdu, English, regional languages | Spanish |
Green marks where Chile does better than Pakistan on that measure. Sources and years are on the country page.
Language and daily life
A very long, narrow country between the Andes and the Pacific, from desert in the north to glaciers in the south. Editorial
Daily life is mostly in Spanish; plan to learn it, especially for jobs outside international companies.
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: serviciomigraciones.cl.
Questions
How much money do I need in Chile compared with Pakistan?
To live as well as on Rs 100,000 a month in Pakistan, you would need about CLP 785,930 a month in Chile (about US$790), based on World Bank price levels and today's exchange rate. Everyday prices in Chile are about 2.2 times those in Pakistan.
Is Chile safer than Pakistan?
Chile records 6.3 intentional homicides per 100,000 people a year, against 4.3 in Pakistan (UNODC via the World Bank). Political stability scores are 0.17 and -1.95 respectively.
Can Pakistanis move to Chile?
It depends on the route: work, study, family or investment, each with its own rules. Start with the official immigration website (serviciomigraciones.cl). 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.