Moving from Pakistan
Pakistan vs 
France
Photo: Paris rooftops and the Eiffel Tower · Yann Caradec from Paris, France, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
To live as well as on Rs 100,000 a month in Pakistan, you would need about
EUR 1,150 a month in France (US$1,290)
Everyday prices in France are about 3.6× Pakistan's.
| In Pakistan | Equivalent in France |
|---|---|
| Rs 50,000 | EUR 576 (US$643) |
| Rs 100,000 | EUR 1,150 (US$1,290) |
| Rs 200,000 | EUR 2,310 (US$2,570) |
| Rs 400,000 | EUR 4,610 (US$5,140) |
Try your own amount in the cost of living calculator → National averages: rents in the biggest cities are usually higher.
Side by side
| Pakistan | France | |
|---|---|---|
| Coldest / warmest month (main city) | 20° / 31°C (Karachi) | 3° / 19°C (Paris) |
| Everyday prices (US = 100) | 23 | 83 |
| Income per person a year (PPP $) | 6,600 | 64,000 |
| Unemployment | 5.4% | 7.5% |
| Homicides per 100,000 | 4.3 | 1.3 |
| Political stability (-2.5 to 2.5) | -1.95 | -0.09 |
| Life expectancy | 67.8 years | 83.0 years |
| Fine-particle pollution (µg/m³) | 58 | 8 |
| Languages (editorial) | Urdu, English, regional languages | French |
Green marks where France does better than Pakistan on that measure. Sources and years are on the country page.
Language and daily life
A large western European country stretching from the Atlantic and the Alps to the Mediterranean, with high-speed rail and strong public services. Editorial
Daily life is mostly in French; 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: france-visas.gouv.fr.
- France student visa guide
- France tourist / visit visa guide
- Study in France
- Scholarships in France
Questions
How much money do I need in France compared with Pakistan?
To live as well as on Rs 100,000 a month in Pakistan, you would need about EUR 1,150 a month in France (about US$1,290), based on World Bank price levels and today's exchange rate. Everyday prices in France are about 3.6 times those in Pakistan.
Is France safer than Pakistan?
France 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 -0.09 and -1.95 respectively.
Can Pakistanis move to France?
It depends on the route: work, study, family or investment, each with its own rules. Start with the official immigration website (france-visas.gouv.fr). 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.