Moving from Pakistan
Pakistan vs 
Sri Lanka
Photo: Sigiriya rock fortress above the forest · Vishwa Navod Gunawickrama, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
To live as well as on Rs 100,000 a month in Pakistan, you would need about
LKR 139,260 a month in Sri Lanka (US$419)
Everyday prices in Sri Lanka are about 1.2× Pakistan's.
| In Pakistan | Equivalent in Sri Lanka |
|---|---|
| Rs 50,000 | LKR 69,630 (US$209) |
| Rs 100,000 | LKR 139,260 (US$419) |
| Rs 200,000 | LKR 278,530 (US$838) |
| Rs 400,000 | LKR 557,060 (US$1,680) |
Try your own amount in the cost of living calculator → National averages: rents in the biggest cities are usually higher.
Side by side
| Pakistan | Sri Lanka | |
|---|---|---|
| Coldest / warmest month (main city) | 20° / 31°C (Karachi) | 25° / 28°C (Colombo) |
| Everyday prices (US = 100) | 23 | 27 |
| Income per person a year (PPP $) | 6,600 | 17,100 |
| Unemployment | 5.4% | 4.0% |
| Homicides per 100,000 | 4.3 | 3.3 |
| Political stability (-2.5 to 2.5) | -1.95 | -0.04 |
| Life expectancy | 67.8 years | 77.7 years |
| Fine-particle pollution (µg/m³) | 58 | 23 |
| Languages (editorial) | Urdu, English, regional languages | Sinhala, Tamil, English |
Green marks where Sri Lanka does better than Pakistan on that measure. Sources and years are on the country page.
Language and daily life
A tropical island in the Indian Ocean with beaches, tea-growing hills and wildlife, and widely used English. Editorial
English is widely spoken, but learning Sinhala makes work, paperwork and friendships much easier.
Visas for Pakistanis
- Visiting: Pakistani passport holders need a visa on arrival (up to 30 days). All visa-free countries.
- Living there: you need a residence route (work, study, family or investment). Rules change often; check the official site: www.immigration.gov.lk.
- Sri Lanka tourist / visit visa guide
Questions
How much money do I need in Sri Lanka compared with Pakistan?
To live as well as on Rs 100,000 a month in Pakistan, you would need about LKR 139,260 a month in Sri Lanka (about US$420), based on World Bank price levels and today's exchange rate. Everyday prices in Sri Lanka are about 1.2 times those in Pakistan.
Is Sri Lanka safer than Pakistan?
Sri Lanka records 3.3 intentional homicides per 100,000 people a year, against 4.3 in Pakistan (UNODC via the World Bank). Political stability scores are -0.04 and -1.95 respectively.
Can Pakistanis move to Sri Lanka?
It depends on the route: work, study, family or investment, each with its own rules. Start with the official immigration website (www.immigration.gov.lk). For a short visit, Pakistani passport holders currently need on arrival (up to 30 days).
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.