Moving from Pakistan
Pakistan vs 
Hong Kong
Photo: Victoria Harbour skyline at night from the Peak · Benh LIEU SONG, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
To live as well as on Rs 100,000 a month in Pakistan, you would need about
HKD 9,020 a month in Hong Kong (US$1,150)
Everyday prices in Hong Kong are about 3.2× Pakistan's.
| In Pakistan | Equivalent in Hong Kong |
|---|---|
| Rs 50,000 | HKD 4,510 (US$574) |
| Rs 100,000 | HKD 9,020 (US$1,150) |
| Rs 200,000 | HKD 18,030 (US$2,300) |
| Rs 400,000 | HKD 36,060 (US$4,600) |
Try your own amount in the cost of living calculator → National averages: rents in the biggest cities are usually higher.
Side by side
| Pakistan | Hong Kong | |
|---|---|---|
| Coldest / warmest month (main city) | 20° / 31°C (Karachi) | 16° / 29°C (Hong Kong) |
| Everyday prices (US = 100) | 23 | 74 |
| Income per person a year (PPP $) | 6,600 | 80,400 |
| Unemployment | 5.4% | 2.8% |
| Homicides per 100,000 | 4.3 | 0.4 |
| Political stability (-2.5 to 2.5) | -1.95 | 0.78 |
| Life expectancy | 67.8 years | 85.4 years |
| Fine-particle pollution (µg/m³) | 58 | Unknown |
| Languages (editorial) | Urdu, English, regional languages | Chinese (Cantonese), English |
Green marks where Hong Kong does better than Pakistan on that measure. Sources and years are on the country page.
Language and daily life
A dense, vertical financial hub on China's south coast with excellent public transport, green hills and very high housing costs. Editorial
English is an official language, so English-speaking Pakistanis can work and study without learning a new language.
Visas for Pakistanis
- Living there: you need a residence route (work, study, family or investment). Rules change often; check the official site: www.immd.gov.hk.
- Hong Kong tourist / visit visa guide
- Scholarships in Hong Kong
Questions
How much money do I need in Hong Kong compared with Pakistan?
To live as well as on Rs 100,000 a month in Pakistan, you would need about HKD 9,020 a month in Hong Kong (about US$1,150), based on World Bank price levels and today's exchange rate. Everyday prices in Hong Kong are about 3.2 times those in Pakistan.
Is Hong Kong safer than Pakistan?
Hong Kong records 0.4 intentional homicides per 100,000 people a year, against 4.3 in Pakistan (UNODC via the World Bank). Political stability scores are 0.78 and -1.95 respectively.
Can Pakistanis move to Hong Kong?
It depends on the route: work, study, family or investment, each with its own rules. Start with the official immigration website (www.immd.gov.hk).
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.