Moving from Pakistan
Pakistan vs 
Thailand
Photo: Ko Phi Phi Le, Krabi · Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
To live as well as on Rs 100,000 a month in Pakistan, you would need about
THB 16,910 a month in Thailand (US$501)
Everyday prices in Thailand are about 1.4× Pakistan's.
| In Pakistan | Equivalent in Thailand |
|---|---|
| Rs 50,000 | THB 8,460 (US$251) |
| Rs 100,000 | THB 16,910 (US$501) |
| Rs 200,000 | THB 33,830 (US$1,000) |
| Rs 400,000 | THB 67,660 (US$2,000) |
Try your own amount in the cost of living calculator → National averages: rents in the biggest cities are usually higher.
Side by side
| Pakistan | Thailand | |
|---|---|---|
| Coldest / warmest month (main city) | 20° / 31°C (Karachi) | 25° / 31°C (Bangkok) |
| Everyday prices (US = 100) | 23 | 32 |
| Income per person a year (PPP $) | 6,600 | 26,300 |
| Unemployment | 5.4% | 0.8% |
| Homicides per 100,000 | 4.3 | Unknown |
| Political stability (-2.5 to 2.5) | -1.95 | -0.56 |
| Life expectancy | 67.8 years | 76.6 years |
| Fine-particle pollution (µg/m³) | 58 | 23 |
| Languages (editorial) | Urdu, English, regional languages | Thai |
Green marks where Thailand does better than Pakistan on that measure. Sources and years are on the country page.
Language and daily life
A tropical country of beaches, islands and northern hills with Bangkok as a huge capital and a large tourism economy. Editorial
Daily life is mostly in Thai; plan to learn it, especially for jobs outside international companies.
Visas for Pakistanis
- Visiting: Pakistani passport holders need an e-visa (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.go.th.
- Thailand tourist / visit visa guide
Questions
How much money do I need in Thailand compared with Pakistan?
To live as well as on Rs 100,000 a month in Pakistan, you would need about THB 16,910 a month in Thailand (about US$500), based on World Bank price levels and today's exchange rate. Everyday prices in Thailand are about 1.4 times those in Pakistan.
Can Pakistanis move to Thailand?
It depends on the route: work, study, family or investment, each with its own rules. Start with the official immigration website (www.immigration.go.th). For a short visit, Pakistani passport holders currently need evisa (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.