Moving from Pakistan
Pakistan vs 
Malaysia
Photo: Petronas Twin Towers, Kuala Lumpur · James Kerwin from Tbilisi, CC BY 2.0 · source
To live as well as on Rs 100,000 a month in Pakistan, you would need about
MYR 2,100 a month in Malaysia (US$519)
Everyday prices in Malaysia are about 1.4× Pakistan's.
| In Pakistan | Equivalent in Malaysia |
|---|---|
| Rs 50,000 | MYR 1,050 (US$259) |
| Rs 100,000 | MYR 2,100 (US$519) |
| Rs 200,000 | MYR 4,210 (US$1,040) |
| Rs 400,000 | MYR 8,420 (US$2,080) |
Try your own amount in the cost of living calculator → National averages: rents in the biggest cities are usually higher.
Side by side
| Pakistan | Malaysia | |
|---|---|---|
| Coldest / warmest month (main city) | 20° / 31°C (Karachi) | 25° / 26°C (Kuala Lumpur) |
| Everyday prices (US = 100) | 23 | 33 |
| Income per person a year (PPP $) | 6,600 | 41,500 |
| Unemployment | 5.4% | 3.8% |
| Homicides per 100,000 | 4.3 | 0.7 |
| Political stability (-2.5 to 2.5) | -1.95 | 0.34 |
| Life expectancy | 67.8 years | 76.8 years |
| Fine-particle pollution (µg/m³) | 58 | 16 |
| Languages (editorial) | Urdu, English, regional languages | Malay |
Green marks where Malaysia does better than Pakistan on that measure. Sources and years are on the country page.
Language and daily life
A tropical, multi-ethnic country with Kuala Lumpur as a modern capital, rainforests, islands and relatively low living costs. Editorial
English is widely spoken, but learning Malay makes work, paperwork and friendships much easier.
Visas for Pakistanis
- Visiting: Pakistani passport holders need an e-visa (up to 30 days). All visa-free countries.
- Living there: you need a residence route (work, study, family or investment). Rules change often; check the official site: www.imi.gov.my.
- Malaysia student visa guide
- Malaysia tourist / visit visa guide
- Study in Malaysia
- Scholarships in Malaysia
Questions
How much money do I need in Malaysia compared with Pakistan?
To live as well as on Rs 100,000 a month in Pakistan, you would need about MYR 2,100 a month in Malaysia (about US$520), based on World Bank price levels and today's exchange rate. Everyday prices in Malaysia are about 1.4 times those in Pakistan.
Is Malaysia safer than Pakistan?
Malaysia 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 0.34 and -1.95 respectively.
Can Pakistanis move to Malaysia?
It depends on the route: work, study, family or investment, each with its own rules. Start with the official immigration website (www.imi.gov.my). For a short visit, Pakistani passport holders currently need evisa (up to 30 days).
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.