Moving from Pakistan
Pakistan vs 
Singapore
Photo: Marina Bay Sands and the Singapore skyline at sunset · Chensiyuan., CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
To live as well as on Rs 100,000 a month in Pakistan, you would need about
SGD 1,560 a month in Singapore (US$1,220)
Everyday prices in Singapore are about 3.4× Pakistan's.
| In Pakistan | Equivalent in Singapore |
|---|---|
| Rs 50,000 | SGD 778 (US$608) |
| Rs 100,000 | SGD 1,560 (US$1,220) |
| Rs 200,000 | SGD 3,110 (US$2,430) |
| Rs 400,000 | SGD 6,220 (US$4,860) |
Try your own amount in the cost of living calculator → National averages: rents in the biggest cities are usually higher.
Side by side
| Pakistan | Singapore | |
|---|---|---|
| Coldest / warmest month (main city) | 20° / 31°C (Karachi) | 26° / 28°C (Singapore) |
| Everyday prices (US = 100) | 23 | 78 |
| Income per person a year (PPP $) | 6,600 | 163,400 |
| Unemployment | 5.4% | 2.8% |
| Homicides per 100,000 | 4.3 | 0.1 |
| Political stability (-2.5 to 2.5) | -1.95 | 1.33 |
| Life expectancy | 67.8 years | 83.3 years |
| Fine-particle pollution (µg/m³) | 58 | 15 |
| Languages (editorial) | Urdu, English, regional languages | English, Malay, Mandarin, Tamil |
Green marks where Singapore does better than Pakistan on that measure. Sources and years are on the country page.
Language and daily life
A small, hot and humid island city-state with a global business hub, very low crime and some of the world's best public transport. 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: www.mom.gov.sg.
- Singapore tourist / visit visa guide
- Scholarships in Singapore
Questions
How much money do I need in Singapore compared with Pakistan?
To live as well as on Rs 100,000 a month in Pakistan, you would need about SGD 1,560 a month in Singapore (about US$1,220), based on World Bank price levels and today's exchange rate. Everyday prices in Singapore are about 3.4 times those in Pakistan.
Is Singapore safer than Pakistan?
Singapore 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 1.33 and -1.95 respectively.
Can Pakistanis move to Singapore?
It depends on the route: work, study, family or investment, each with its own rules. Start with the official immigration website (www.mom.gov.sg). 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.