Moving from Pakistan
Pakistan vs 
Switzerland
Photo: Château de Chillon on Lake Geneva · Giles Laurent, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
To live as well as on Rs 100,000 a month in Pakistan, you would need about
CHF 1,640 a month in Switzerland (US$1,990)
Everyday prices in Switzerland are about 5.5× Pakistan's.
| In Pakistan | Equivalent in Switzerland |
|---|---|
| Rs 50,000 | CHF 822 (US$995) |
| Rs 100,000 | CHF 1,640 (US$1,990) |
| Rs 200,000 | CHF 3,290 (US$3,980) |
| Rs 400,000 | CHF 6,580 (US$7,960) |
Try your own amount in the cost of living calculator → National averages: rents in the biggest cities are usually higher.
Side by side
| Pakistan | Switzerland | |
|---|---|---|
| Coldest / warmest month (main city) | 20° / 31°C (Karachi) | -1° / 19°C (Zurich) |
| Everyday prices (US = 100) | 23 | 128 |
| Income per person a year (PPP $) | 6,600 | 102,500 |
| Unemployment | 5.4% | 4.9% |
| Homicides per 100,000 | 4.3 | 0.6 |
| Political stability (-2.5 to 2.5) | -1.95 | 1.12 |
| Life expectancy | 67.8 years | 84.4 years |
| Fine-particle pollution (µg/m³) | 58 | 8 |
| Languages (editorial) | Urdu, English, regional languages | German, French, Italian, Romansh |
Green marks where Switzerland does better than Pakistan on that measure. Sources and years are on the country page.
Language and daily life
A landlocked Alpine country with four national languages, very high wages and prices, and famously punctual public transport. Editorial
English is widely spoken, but learning German makes work, paperwork and friendships much easier.
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.sem.admin.ch.
- Switzerland tourist / visit visa guide
- Scholarships in Switzerland
Questions
How much money do I need in Switzerland compared with Pakistan?
To live as well as on Rs 100,000 a month in Pakistan, you would need about CHF 1,640 a month in Switzerland (about US$1,990), based on World Bank price levels and today's exchange rate. Everyday prices in Switzerland are about 5.5 times those in Pakistan.
Is Switzerland safer than Pakistan?
Switzerland records 0.6 intentional homicides per 100,000 people a year, against 4.3 in Pakistan (UNODC via the World Bank). Political stability scores are 1.12 and -1.95 respectively.
Can Pakistanis move to Switzerland?
It depends on the route: work, study, family or investment, each with its own rules. Start with the official immigration website (www.sem.admin.ch). 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.