Moving from Pakistan
Pakistan vs 
Morocco
Photo: Ksar of Aït Benhaddou · Petar Milošević, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
To live as well as on Rs 100,000 a month in Pakistan, you would need about
MAD 6,480 a month in Morocco (US$658)
Everyday prices in Morocco are about 1.8× Pakistan's.
| In Pakistan | Equivalent in Morocco |
|---|---|
| Rs 50,000 | MAD 3,240 (US$329) |
| Rs 100,000 | MAD 6,480 (US$658) |
| Rs 200,000 | MAD 12,970 (US$1,320) |
| Rs 400,000 | MAD 25,930 (US$2,630) |
Try your own amount in the cost of living calculator → National averages: rents in the biggest cities are usually higher.
Side by side
| Pakistan | Morocco | |
|---|---|---|
| Coldest / warmest month (main city) | 20° / 31°C (Karachi) | 13° / 25°C (Casablanca) |
| Everyday prices (US = 100) | 23 | 42 |
| Income per person a year (PPP $) | 6,600 | 11,100 |
| Unemployment | 5.4% | 9.0% |
| Homicides per 100,000 | 4.3 | 1.7 |
| Political stability (-2.5 to 2.5) | -1.95 | -0.54 |
| Life expectancy | 67.8 years | 75.5 years |
| Fine-particle pollution (µg/m³) | 58 | 19 |
| Languages (editorial) | Urdu, English, regional languages | Arabic, Amazigh, French |
Green marks where Morocco does better than Pakistan on that measure. Sources and years are on the country page.
Language and daily life
A North African country of Atlantic and Mediterranean coast, the Atlas mountains and the Sahara, close to Europe. Editorial
Daily life is mostly in Arabic or Amazigh; 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.consulat.ma.
Questions
How much money do I need in Morocco compared with Pakistan?
To live as well as on Rs 100,000 a month in Pakistan, you would need about MAD 6,480 a month in Morocco (about US$660), based on World Bank price levels and today's exchange rate. Everyday prices in Morocco are about 1.8 times those in Pakistan.
Is Morocco safer than Pakistan?
Morocco records 1.7 intentional homicides per 100,000 people a year, against 4.3 in Pakistan (UNODC via the World Bank). Political stability scores are -0.54 and -1.95 respectively.
Can Pakistanis move to Morocco?
It depends on the route: work, study, family or investment, each with its own rules. Start with the official immigration website (www.consulat.ma). 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.