Moving from Pakistan
Pakistan vs 
Spain
Photo: Ronda, Andalusia · Tesla Delacroix, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
To live as well as on Rs 100,000 a month in Pakistan, you would need about
EUR 957 a month in Spain (US$1,070)
Everyday prices in Spain are about 3.0× Pakistan's.
| In Pakistan | Equivalent in Spain |
|---|---|
| Rs 50,000 | EUR 478 (US$533) |
| Rs 100,000 | EUR 957 (US$1,070) |
| Rs 200,000 | EUR 1,910 (US$2,130) |
| Rs 400,000 | EUR 3,830 (US$4,270) |
Try your own amount in the cost of living calculator → National averages: rents in the biggest cities are usually higher.
Side by side
| Pakistan | Spain | |
|---|---|---|
| Coldest / warmest month (main city) | 20° / 31°C (Karachi) | 4° / 25°C (Madrid) |
| Everyday prices (US = 100) | 23 | 69 |
| Income per person a year (PPP $) | 6,600 | 59,900 |
| Unemployment | 5.4% | 10.4% |
| Homicides per 100,000 | 4.3 | 0.7 |
| Political stability (-2.5 to 2.5) | -1.95 | 0.18 |
| Life expectancy | 67.8 years | 83.9 years |
| Fine-particle pollution (µg/m³) | 58 | 10 |
| Languages (editorial) | Urdu, English, regional languages | Spanish, Catalan, Galician, Basque |
Green marks where Spain does better than Pakistan on that measure. Sources and years are on the country page.
Language and daily life
A sunny southern European country with long coastlines, mountain ranges, lively cities and one of Europe's largest high-speed rail networks. Editorial
Daily life is mostly in Spanish or Catalan; 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: www.inclusion.gob.es.
- Spain tourist / visit visa guide
- Study in Spain
Questions
How much money do I need in Spain compared with Pakistan?
To live as well as on Rs 100,000 a month in Pakistan, you would need about EUR 960 a month in Spain (about US$1,070), based on World Bank price levels and today's exchange rate. Everyday prices in Spain are about 3.0 times those in Pakistan.
Is Spain safer than Pakistan?
Spain 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 0.18 and -1.95 respectively.
Can Pakistanis move to Spain?
It depends on the route: work, study, family or investment, each with its own rules. Start with the official immigration website (www.inclusion.gob.es). 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.