Moving from Pakistan
Pakistan vs 
Japan
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To live as well as on Rs 100,000 a month in Pakistan, you would need about
JPY 169,010 a month in Japan (US$1,070)
Everyday prices in Japan are about 3.0× Pakistan's.
| In Pakistan | Equivalent in Japan |
|---|---|
| Rs 50,000 | JPY 84,500 (US$536) |
| Rs 100,000 | JPY 169,010 (US$1,070) |
| Rs 200,000 | JPY 338,010 (US$2,150) |
| Rs 400,000 | JPY 676,020 (US$4,290) |
Try your own amount in the cost of living calculator → National averages: rents in the biggest cities are usually higher.
Side by side
| Pakistan | Japan | |
|---|---|---|
| Coldest / warmest month (main city) | 20° / 31°C (Karachi) | 5° / 27°C (Tokyo) |
| Everyday prices (US = 100) | 23 | 69 |
| Income per person a year (PPP $) | 6,600 | 55,400 |
| Unemployment | 5.4% | 2.5% |
| Homicides per 100,000 | 4.3 | 0.2 |
| Political stability (-2.5 to 2.5) | -1.95 | 1.26 |
| Life expectancy | 67.8 years | 84.0 years |
| Fine-particle pollution (µg/m³) | 58 | 11 |
| Languages (editorial) | Urdu, English, regional languages | Japanese |
Green marks where Japan does better than Pakistan on that measure. Sources and years are on the country page.
Language and daily life
An island country of very large, efficient cities, mountains and four strong seasons, with world-class trains and low crime. Editorial
Daily life is mostly in Japanese; 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.isa.go.jp.
- Japan student visa guide
- Japan tourist / visit visa guide
- Study in Japan
- Scholarships in Japan
Questions
How much money do I need in Japan compared with Pakistan?
To live as well as on Rs 100,000 a month in Pakistan, you would need about JPY 169,010 a month in Japan (about US$1,070), based on World Bank price levels and today's exchange rate. Everyday prices in Japan are about 3.0 times those in Pakistan.
Is Japan safer than Pakistan?
Japan records 0.2 intentional homicides per 100,000 people a year, against 4.3 in Pakistan (UNODC via the World Bank). Political stability scores are 1.26 and -1.95 respectively.
Can Pakistanis move to Japan?
It depends on the route: work, study, family or investment, each with its own rules. Start with the official immigration website (www.isa.go.jp). 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.