Moving from Pakistan
Pakistan vs 
Turkey
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To live as well as on Rs 100,000 a month in Pakistan, you would need about
TRY 34,840 a month in Turkey (US$699)
Everyday prices in Turkey are about 1.9× Pakistan's.
| In Pakistan | Equivalent in Turkey |
|---|---|
| Rs 50,000 | TRY 17,420 (US$349) |
| Rs 100,000 | TRY 34,840 (US$699) |
| Rs 200,000 | TRY 69,690 (US$1,400) |
| Rs 400,000 | TRY 139,380 (US$2,790) |
Try your own amount in the cost of living calculator → National averages: rents in the biggest cities are usually higher.
Side by side
| Pakistan | Turkey | |
|---|---|---|
| Coldest / warmest month (main city) | 20° / 31°C (Karachi) | 6° / 26°C (Istanbul) |
| Everyday prices (US = 100) | 23 | 45 |
| Income per person a year (PPP $) | 6,600 | 45,300 |
| Unemployment | 5.4% | 8.5% |
| Homicides per 100,000 | 4.3 | 3.2 |
| Political stability (-2.5 to 2.5) | -1.95 | -0.88 |
| Life expectancy | 67.8 years | 77.4 years |
| Fine-particle pollution (µg/m³) | 58 | 26 |
| Languages (editorial) | Urdu, English, regional languages | Turkish |
Green marks where Turkey does better than Pakistan on that measure. Sources and years are on the country page.
Language and daily life
A large country bridging Europe and Asia, with Istanbul as its biggest city, Mediterranean coast and snowy central highlands. Editorial
Daily life is mostly in Turkish; 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: en.goc.gov.tr.
- Turkey student visa guide
- Turkey tourist / visit visa guide
- Study in Turkey
- Scholarships in Turkey
Questions
How much money do I need in Turkey compared with Pakistan?
To live as well as on Rs 100,000 a month in Pakistan, you would need about TRY 34,840 a month in Turkey (about US$700), based on World Bank price levels and today's exchange rate. Everyday prices in Turkey are about 1.9 times those in Pakistan.
Is Turkey safer than Pakistan?
Turkey records 3.2 intentional homicides per 100,000 people a year, against 4.3 in Pakistan (UNODC via the World Bank). Political stability scores are -0.88 and -1.95 respectively.
Can Pakistanis move to Turkey?
It depends on the route: work, study, family or investment, each with its own rules. Start with the official immigration website (en.goc.gov.tr). 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.