Moving from Pakistan
Pakistan vs 
Philippines
Photo: El Nido Bay, Palawan · Kalithecat00, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
To live as well as on Rs 100,000 a month in Pakistan, you would need about
PHP 35,360 a month in Philippines (US$555)
Everyday prices in Philippines are about 1.5× Pakistan's.
| In Pakistan | Equivalent in Philippines |
|---|---|
| Rs 50,000 | PHP 17,680 (US$277) |
| Rs 100,000 | PHP 35,360 (US$555) |
| Rs 200,000 | PHP 70,720 (US$1,110) |
| Rs 400,000 | PHP 141,430 (US$2,220) |
Try your own amount in the cost of living calculator → National averages: rents in the biggest cities are usually higher.
Side by side
| Pakistan | Philippines | |
|---|---|---|
| Coldest / warmest month (main city) | 20° / 31°C (Karachi) | 24° / 28°C (Manila) |
| Everyday prices (US = 100) | 23 | 36 |
| Income per person a year (PPP $) | 6,600 | 12,600 |
| Unemployment | 5.4% | 2.2% |
| Homicides per 100,000 | 4.3 | 4.3 |
| Political stability (-2.5 to 2.5) | -1.95 | -0.84 |
| Life expectancy | 67.8 years | 69.9 years |
| Fine-particle pollution (µg/m³) | 58 | 22 |
| Languages (editorial) | Urdu, English, regional languages | Filipino, English |
Green marks where Philippines does better than Pakistan on that measure. Sources and years are on the country page.
Language and daily life
A tropical island country where English is widely used, with beaches, mountains and a large services and outsourcing sector. 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: immigration.gov.ph.
Questions
How much money do I need in Philippines compared with Pakistan?
To live as well as on Rs 100,000 a month in Pakistan, you would need about PHP 35,360 a month in Philippines (about US$550), based on World Bank price levels and today's exchange rate. Everyday prices in Philippines are about 1.5 times those in Pakistan.
Is Philippines safer than Pakistan?
Philippines records 4.3 intentional homicides per 100,000 people a year, against 4.3 in Pakistan (UNODC via the World Bank). Political stability scores are -0.84 and -1.95 respectively.
Can Pakistanis move to Philippines?
It depends on the route: work, study, family or investment, each with its own rules. Start with the official immigration website (immigration.gov.ph). 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.