Moving from Pakistan
Pakistan vs 
United States
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To live as well as on Rs 100,000 a month in Pakistan, you would need about
USD 1,550 a month in United States (US$1,550)
Everyday prices in United States are about 4.3× Pakistan's.
| In Pakistan | Equivalent in United States |
|---|---|
| Rs 50,000 | USD 777 (US$777) |
| Rs 100,000 | USD 1,550 (US$1,550) |
| Rs 200,000 | USD 3,110 (US$3,110) |
| Rs 400,000 | USD 6,210 (US$6,210) |
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 States | |
|---|---|---|
| Coldest / warmest month (main city) | 20° / 31°C (Karachi) | 1° / 24°C (New York) |
| Everyday prices (US = 100) | 23 | 100 |
| Income per person a year (PPP $) | 6,600 | 90,000 |
| Unemployment | 5.4% | 4.2% |
| Homicides per 100,000 | 4.3 | 5.8 |
| Political stability (-2.5 to 2.5) | -1.95 | -0.30 |
| Life expectancy | 67.8 years | 78.9 years |
| Fine-particle pollution (µg/m³) | 58 | 7 |
| Languages (editorial) | Urdu, English, regional languages | English |
Green marks where United States does better than Pakistan on that measure. Sources and years are on the country page.
Language and daily life
A vast country with every climate from Alaska to Florida, the world's largest economy and mostly car-based life outside a few big cities. Editorial
English is an official language, so English-speaking Pakistanis can work and study without learning a new language.
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.uscis.gov.
- United States student visa guide
- United States tourist / visit visa guide
- Study in United States
- Scholarships in United States
Questions
How much money do I need in United States compared with Pakistan?
To live as well as on Rs 100,000 a month in Pakistan, you would need about USD 1,550 a month in United States (about US$1,550), based on World Bank price levels and today's exchange rate. Everyday prices in United States are about 4.3 times those in Pakistan.
Is United States safer than Pakistan?
United States records 5.8 intentional homicides per 100,000 people a year, against 4.3 in Pakistan (UNODC via the World Bank). Political stability scores are -0.30 and -1.95 respectively.
Can Pakistanis move to United States?
It depends on the route: work, study, family or investment, each with its own rules. Start with the official immigration website (www.uscis.gov). 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.