Moving from Pakistan
Pakistan vs 
Egypt
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To live as well as on Rs 100,000 a month in Pakistan, you would need about
EGP 13,650 a month in Egypt (US$244)
Everyday prices in Egypt are about 0.7× Pakistan's.
| In Pakistan | Equivalent in Egypt |
|---|---|
| Rs 50,000 | EGP 6,830 (US$122) |
| Rs 100,000 | EGP 13,650 (US$244) |
| Rs 200,000 | EGP 27,310 (US$487) |
| Rs 400,000 | EGP 54,620 (US$975) |
Try your own amount in the cost of living calculator → National averages: rents in the biggest cities are usually higher.
Side by side
| Pakistan | Egypt | |
|---|---|---|
| Coldest / warmest month (main city) | 20° / 31°C (Karachi) | 12° / 30°C (Cairo) |
| Everyday prices (US = 100) | 23 | 16 |
| Income per person a year (PPP $) | 6,600 | 20,200 |
| Unemployment | 5.4% | 6.8% |
| Homicides per 100,000 | 4.3 | 1.3 |
| Political stability (-2.5 to 2.5) | -1.95 | -0.89 |
| Life expectancy | 67.8 years | 71.8 years |
| Fine-particle pollution (µg/m³) | 58 | 43 |
| Languages (editorial) | Urdu, English, regional languages | Arabic |
Green marks where Egypt does better than Pakistan on that measure. Sources and years are on the country page.
Language and daily life
A mostly desert country along the Nile with Cairo as a huge capital, Red Sea coast and low living costs. Editorial
Daily life is mostly in Arabic; 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: www.visa2egypt.gov.eg.
- Egypt tourist / visit visa guide
Questions
How much money do I need in Egypt compared with Pakistan?
To live as well as on Rs 100,000 a month in Pakistan, you would need about EGP 13,650 a month in Egypt (about US$240), based on World Bank price levels and today's exchange rate. Everyday prices in Egypt are about 0.7 times those in Pakistan.
Is Egypt safer than Pakistan?
Egypt records 1.3 intentional homicides per 100,000 people a year, against 4.3 in Pakistan (UNODC via the World Bank). Political stability scores are -0.89 and -1.95 respectively.
Can Pakistanis move to Egypt?
It depends on the route: work, study, family or investment, each with its own rules. Start with the official immigration website (www.visa2egypt.gov.eg). 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.