Moving from Pakistan
Pakistan vs 
Saudi Arabia
Photo: Qasr al-Farid tomb at Hegra, AlUla · Sammy Six, CC BY 2.0 · source
To live as well as on Rs 100,000 a month in Pakistan, you would need about
SAR 2,910 a month in Saudi Arabia (US$775)
Everyday prices in Saudi Arabia are about 2.1× Pakistan's.
| In Pakistan | Equivalent in Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|
| Rs 50,000 | SAR 1,450 (US$387) |
| Rs 100,000 | SAR 2,910 (US$775) |
| Rs 200,000 | SAR 5,810 (US$1,550) |
| Rs 400,000 | SAR 11,630 (US$3,100) |
Try your own amount in the cost of living calculator → National averages: rents in the biggest cities are usually higher.
Side by side
| Pakistan | Saudi Arabia | |
|---|---|---|
| Coldest / warmest month (main city) | 20° / 31°C (Karachi) | 14° / 36°C (Riyadh) |
| Everyday prices (US = 100) | 23 | 50 |
| Income per person a year (PPP $) | 6,600 | 73,800 |
| Unemployment | 5.4% | 3.0% |
| Homicides per 100,000 | 4.3 | 0.9 |
| Political stability (-2.5 to 2.5) | -1.95 | 0.02 |
| Life expectancy | 67.8 years | 79.0 years |
| Fine-particle pollution (µg/m³) | 58 | 74 |
| Languages (editorial) | Urdu, English, regional languages | Arabic |
Green marks where Saudi Arabia does better than Pakistan on that measure. Sources and years are on the country page.
Language and daily life
The largest country on the Arabian Peninsula, mostly desert, with large expatriate workforces and very hot summers. Editorial
Daily life is mostly in Arabic; 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: visa.mofa.gov.sa.
- Saudi Arabia tourist / visit visa guide
- Saudi Arabia umrah visa guide
- Saudi Arabia work visa guide
- Study in Saudi Arabia
- Scholarships in Saudi Arabia
Questions
How much money do I need in Saudi Arabia compared with Pakistan?
To live as well as on Rs 100,000 a month in Pakistan, you would need about SAR 2,910 a month in Saudi Arabia (about US$770), based on World Bank price levels and today's exchange rate. Everyday prices in Saudi Arabia are about 2.1 times those in Pakistan.
Is Saudi Arabia safer than Pakistan?
Saudi Arabia records 0.9 intentional homicides per 100,000 people a year, against 4.3 in Pakistan (UNODC via the World Bank). Political stability scores are 0.02 and -1.95 respectively.
Can Pakistanis move to Saudi Arabia?
It depends on the route: work, study, family or investment, each with its own rules. Start with the official immigration website (visa.mofa.gov.sa). 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.