Moving from Pakistan
Pakistan vs 
Malta
Photo: Valletta skyline across the harbour · Olga Prystai, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
To live as well as on Rs 100,000 a month in Pakistan, you would need about
EUR 960 a month in Malta (US$1,070)
Everyday prices in Malta are about 3.0× Pakistan's.
| In Pakistan | Equivalent in Malta |
|---|---|
| Rs 50,000 | EUR 480 (US$536) |
| Rs 100,000 | EUR 960 (US$1,070) |
| Rs 200,000 | EUR 1,920 (US$2,140) |
| Rs 400,000 | EUR 3,840 (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 | Malta | |
|---|---|---|
| Coldest / warmest month (main city) | 20° / 31°C (Karachi) | 14° / 27°C (Valletta) |
| Everyday prices (US = 100) | 23 | 69 |
| Income per person a year (PPP $) | 6,600 | 72,200 |
| Unemployment | 5.4% | 2.9% |
| Homicides per 100,000 | 4.3 | 0.6 |
| Political stability (-2.5 to 2.5) | -1.95 | 1.04 |
| Life expectancy | 67.8 years | 83.0 years |
| Fine-particle pollution (µg/m³) | 58 | 11 |
| Languages (editorial) | Urdu, English, regional languages | Maltese, English |
Green marks where Malta does better than Pakistan on that measure. Sources and years are on the country page.
Language and daily life
A small, sunny Mediterranean island nation where English is official, with gaming and finance industries and crowded towns. 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: identita.gov.mt.
Questions
How much money do I need in Malta compared with Pakistan?
To live as well as on Rs 100,000 a month in Pakistan, you would need about EUR 960 a month in Malta (about US$1,070), based on World Bank price levels and today's exchange rate. Everyday prices in Malta are about 3.0 times those in Pakistan.
Is Malta safer than Pakistan?
Malta records 0.6 intentional homicides per 100,000 people a year, against 4.3 in Pakistan (UNODC via the World Bank). Political stability scores are 1.04 and -1.95 respectively.
Can Pakistanis move to Malta?
It depends on the route: work, study, family or investment, each with its own rules. Start with the official immigration website (identita.gov.mt). 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.