Moving from Pakistan
Pakistan vs 
United Arab Emirates
Photo: Dubai Marina skyline · Norlando Pobre, CC BY 2.0 · source
To live as well as on Rs 100,000 a month in Pakistan, you would need about
AED 3,930 a month in United Arab Emirates (US$1,070)
Everyday prices in United Arab Emirates are about 3.0× Pakistan's.
| In Pakistan | Equivalent in United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|
| Rs 50,000 | AED 1,960 (US$534) |
| Rs 100,000 | AED 3,930 (US$1,070) |
| Rs 200,000 | AED 7,850 (US$2,140) |
| Rs 400,000 | AED 15,700 (US$4,280) |
Try your own amount in the cost of living calculator → National averages: rents in the biggest cities are usually higher.
Side by side
| Pakistan | United Arab Emirates | |
|---|---|---|
| Coldest / warmest month (main city) | 20° / 31°C (Karachi) | 20° / 35°C (Dubai) |
| Everyday prices (US = 100) | 23 | 69 |
| Income per person a year (PPP $) | 6,600 | 79,300 |
| Unemployment | 5.4% | 2.2% |
| Homicides per 100,000 | 4.3 | 0.7 |
| Political stability (-2.5 to 2.5) | -1.95 | 0.83 |
| Life expectancy | 67.8 years | 83.1 years |
| Fine-particle pollution (µg/m³) | 58 | 57 |
| Languages (editorial) | Urdu, English, regional languages | Arabic |
Green marks where United Arab Emirates does better than Pakistan on that measure. Sources and years are on the country page.
Language and daily life
A desert federation with Dubai and Abu Dhabi as global business hubs, no personal income tax and very hot summers. Editorial
English is widely spoken, but learning Arabic makes work, paperwork and friendships much easier.
Visas for Pakistanis
- Visiting: Pakistani passport holders need an e-visa. All visa-free countries.
- Living there: you need a residence route (work, study, family or investment). Rules change often; check the official site: icp.gov.ae.
- United Arab Emirates tourist / visit visa guide
- United Arab Emirates work visa guide
- Study in United Arab Emirates
- Scholarships in United Arab Emirates
Questions
How much money do I need in United Arab Emirates compared with Pakistan?
To live as well as on Rs 100,000 a month in Pakistan, you would need about AED 3,930 a month in United Arab Emirates (about US$1,070), based on World Bank price levels and today's exchange rate. Everyday prices in United Arab Emirates are about 3.0 times those in Pakistan.
Is United Arab Emirates safer than Pakistan?
United Arab Emirates 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 0.83 and -1.95 respectively.
Can Pakistanis move to United Arab Emirates?
It depends on the route: work, study, family or investment, each with its own rules. Start with the official immigration website (icp.gov.ae). For a short visit, Pakistani passport holders currently need evisa.
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.