Moving from Pakistan
Pakistan vs 
Luxembourg
Photo: Old town of Luxembourg City at night · Benh LIEU SONG, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
To live as well as on Rs 100,000 a month in Pakistan, you would need about
EUR 1,370 a month in Luxembourg (US$1,530)
Everyday prices in Luxembourg are about 4.2× Pakistan's.
| In Pakistan | Equivalent in Luxembourg |
|---|---|
| Rs 50,000 | EUR 687 (US$766) |
| Rs 100,000 | EUR 1,370 (US$1,530) |
| Rs 200,000 | EUR 2,750 (US$3,060) |
| Rs 400,000 | EUR 5,490 (US$6,130) |
Try your own amount in the cost of living calculator → National averages: rents in the biggest cities are usually higher.
Side by side
| Pakistan | Luxembourg | |
|---|---|---|
| Coldest / warmest month (main city) | 20° / 31°C (Karachi) | 1° / 19°C (Luxembourg) |
| Everyday prices (US = 100) | 23 | 99 |
| Income per person a year (PPP $) | 6,600 | 156,500 |
| Unemployment | 5.4% | 6.3% |
| Homicides per 100,000 | 4.3 | 1.5 |
| Political stability (-2.5 to 2.5) | -1.95 | 1.19 |
| Life expectancy | 67.8 years | 83.2 years |
| Fine-particle pollution (µg/m³) | 58 | 7 |
| Languages (editorial) | Urdu, English, regional languages | Luxembourgish, French, German |
Green marks where Luxembourg does better than Pakistan on that measure. Sources and years are on the country page.
Language and daily life
A tiny, wealthy landlocked country with a large international workforce, high wages, high housing costs and free public transport. Editorial
English is widely spoken, but learning Luxembourgish makes work, paperwork and friendships much easier.
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: guichet.public.lu.
Questions
How much money do I need in Luxembourg compared with Pakistan?
To live as well as on Rs 100,000 a month in Pakistan, you would need about EUR 1,370 a month in Luxembourg (about US$1,530), based on World Bank price levels and today's exchange rate. Everyday prices in Luxembourg are about 4.2 times those in Pakistan.
Is Luxembourg safer than Pakistan?
Luxembourg records 1.5 intentional homicides per 100,000 people a year, against 4.3 in Pakistan (UNODC via the World Bank). Political stability scores are 1.19 and -1.95 respectively.
Can Pakistanis move to Luxembourg?
It depends on the route: work, study, family or investment, each with its own rules. Start with the official immigration website (guichet.public.lu). 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.