Moving from Pakistan
Pakistan vs 
Portugal
Photo: Dom Luís I Bridge over the Douro, Porto · Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
To live as well as on Rs 100,000 a month in Pakistan, you would need about
EUR 904 a month in Portugal (US$1,010)
Everyday prices in Portugal are about 2.8× Pakistan's.
| In Pakistan | Equivalent in Portugal |
|---|---|
| Rs 50,000 | EUR 452 (US$504) |
| Rs 100,000 | EUR 904 (US$1,010) |
| Rs 200,000 | EUR 1,810 (US$2,020) |
| Rs 400,000 | EUR 3,620 (US$4,030) |
Try your own amount in the cost of living calculator → National averages: rents in the biggest cities are usually higher.
Side by side
| Pakistan | Portugal | |
|---|---|---|
| Coldest / warmest month (main city) | 20° / 31°C (Karachi) | 13° / 21°C (Lisbon) |
| Everyday prices (US = 100) | 23 | 65 |
| Income per person a year (PPP $) | 6,600 | 53,100 |
| Unemployment | 5.4% | 6.2% |
| Homicides per 100,000 | 4.3 | 0.7 |
| Political stability (-2.5 to 2.5) | -1.95 | 0.70 |
| Life expectancy | 67.8 years | 82.4 years |
| Fine-particle pollution (µg/m³) | 58 | 9 |
| Languages (editorial) | Urdu, English, regional languages | Portuguese |
Green marks where Portugal does better than Pakistan on that measure. Sources and years are on the country page.
Language and daily life
A small Atlantic-facing country with a mild climate, surf coast and historic cities, popular with remote workers and retirees. Editorial
English is widely spoken, but learning Portuguese 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: vistos.mne.gov.pt.
- Portugal tourist / visit visa guide
- Portugal work visa guide
Questions
How much money do I need in Portugal compared with Pakistan?
To live as well as on Rs 100,000 a month in Pakistan, you would need about EUR 900 a month in Portugal (about US$1,010), based on World Bank price levels and today's exchange rate. Everyday prices in Portugal are about 2.8 times those in Pakistan.
Is Portugal safer than Pakistan?
Portugal 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 0.70 and -1.95 respectively.
Can Pakistanis move to Portugal?
It depends on the route: work, study, family or investment, each with its own rules. Start with the official immigration website (vistos.mne.gov.pt). 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.