Moving from Pakistan
Pakistan vs 
Qatar
Photo: West Bay skyline from the Corniche, Doha · Zairon, CC BY 4.0 · source
To live as well as on Rs 100,000 a month in Pakistan, you would need about
QAR 4,280 a month in Qatar (US$1,180)
Everyday prices in Qatar are about 3.3× Pakistan's.
| In Pakistan | Equivalent in Qatar |
|---|---|
| Rs 50,000 | QAR 2,140 (US$588) |
| Rs 100,000 | QAR 4,280 (US$1,180) |
| Rs 200,000 | QAR 8,560 (US$2,350) |
| Rs 400,000 | QAR 17,120 (US$4,700) |
Try your own amount in the cost of living calculator → National averages: rents in the biggest cities are usually higher.
Side by side
| Pakistan | Qatar | |
|---|---|---|
| Coldest / warmest month (main city) | 20° / 31°C (Karachi) | 18° / 36°C (Doha) |
| Everyday prices (US = 100) | 23 | 76 |
| Income per person a year (PPP $) | 6,600 | 128,900 |
| Unemployment | 5.4% | 0.1% |
| Homicides per 100,000 | 4.3 | 0.1 |
| Political stability (-2.5 to 2.5) | -1.95 | 1.04 |
| Life expectancy | 67.8 years | 82.5 years |
| Fine-particle pollution (µg/m³) | 58 | 108 |
| Languages (editorial) | Urdu, English, regional languages | Arabic |
Green marks where Qatar does better than Pakistan on that measure. Sources and years are on the country page.
Language and daily life
A small, flat peninsula on the Gulf with Doha as a wealthy capital, a mostly expatriate population and very hot summers. Editorial
English is widely spoken, but learning Arabic makes work, paperwork and friendships much easier.
Visas for Pakistanis
- Visiting: Pakistani passport holders need an e-visa. All visa-free countries.
- Living there: you need a residence route (work, study, family or investment). Rules change often; check the official site: portal.moi.gov.qa.
- Qatar tourist / visit visa guide
- Qatar work visa guide
- Scholarships in Qatar
Questions
How much money do I need in Qatar compared with Pakistan?
To live as well as on Rs 100,000 a month in Pakistan, you would need about QAR 4,280 a month in Qatar (about US$1,180), based on World Bank price levels and today's exchange rate. Everyday prices in Qatar are about 3.3 times those in Pakistan.
Is Qatar safer than Pakistan?
Qatar records 0.1 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 Qatar?
It depends on the route: work, study, family or investment, each with its own rules. Start with the official immigration website (portal.moi.gov.qa). For a short visit, Pakistani passport holders currently need evisa.
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.