Moving from Pakistan
Pakistan vs 
Ireland
Photo: Cliffs of Moher, County Clare · Barney Murphy, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
To live as well as on Rs 100,000 a month in Pakistan, you would need about
EUR 1,420 a month in Ireland (US$1,590)
Everyday prices in Ireland are about 4.4× Pakistan's.
| In Pakistan | Equivalent in Ireland |
|---|---|
| Rs 50,000 | EUR 711 (US$793) |
| Rs 100,000 | EUR 1,420 (US$1,590) |
| Rs 200,000 | EUR 2,840 (US$3,170) |
| Rs 400,000 | EUR 5,690 (US$6,350) |
Try your own amount in the cost of living calculator → National averages: rents in the biggest cities are usually higher.
Side by side
| Pakistan | Ireland | |
|---|---|---|
| Coldest / warmest month (main city) | 20° / 31°C (Karachi) | 6° / 15°C (Dublin) |
| Everyday prices (US = 100) | 23 | 102 |
| Income per person a year (PPP $) | 6,600 | 155,100 |
| Unemployment | 5.4% | 4.6% |
| Homicides per 100,000 | 4.3 | 0.7 |
| Political stability (-2.5 to 2.5) | -1.95 | 0.75 |
| Life expectancy | 67.8 years | 83.0 years |
| Fine-particle pollution (µg/m³) | 58 | 8 |
| Languages (editorial) | Urdu, English, regional languages | English, Irish |
Green marks where Ireland does better than Pakistan on that measure. Sources and years are on the country page.
Language and daily life
An English-speaking EU member with a mild, wet climate, a technology and pharma sector centred on Dublin, and a lot of green countryside. 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.irishimmigration.ie.
- Ireland student visa guide
- Ireland tourist / visit visa guide
- Ireland work visa guide
- Study in Ireland
- Scholarships in Ireland
Questions
How much money do I need in Ireland compared with Pakistan?
To live as well as on Rs 100,000 a month in Pakistan, you would need about EUR 1,420 a month in Ireland (about US$1,590), based on World Bank price levels and today's exchange rate. Everyday prices in Ireland are about 4.4 times those in Pakistan.
Is Ireland safer than Pakistan?
Ireland records 0.7 intentional homicides per 100,000 people a year, against 4.3 in Pakistan (UNODC via the World Bank). Political stability scores are 0.75 and -1.95 respectively.
Can Pakistanis move to Ireland?
It depends on the route: work, study, family or investment, each with its own rules. Start with the official immigration website (www.irishimmigration.ie). 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.