Moving from Pakistan
Pakistan vs 
Vietnam
Photo: Islands and boats in Hạ Long Bay · Taewangkorea, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
To live as well as on Rs 100,000 a month in Pakistan, you would need about
VND 11,941,850 a month in Vietnam (US$463)
Everyday prices in Vietnam are about 1.3× Pakistan's.
| In Pakistan | Equivalent in Vietnam |
|---|---|
| Rs 50,000 | VND 5,970,920 (US$232) |
| Rs 100,000 | VND 11,941,850 (US$463) |
| Rs 200,000 | VND 23,883,700 (US$926) |
| Rs 400,000 | VND 47,767,400 (US$1,850) |
Try your own amount in the cost of living calculator → National averages: rents in the biggest cities are usually higher.
Side by side
| Pakistan | Vietnam | |
|---|---|---|
| Coldest / warmest month (main city) | 20° / 31°C (Karachi) | 26° / 31°C (Ho Chi Minh City) |
| Everyday prices (US = 100) | 23 | 30 |
| Income per person a year (PPP $) | 6,600 | 18,100 |
| Unemployment | 5.4% | 1.5% |
| Homicides per 100,000 | 4.3 | Unknown |
| Political stability (-2.5 to 2.5) | -1.95 | 0.12 |
| Life expectancy | 67.8 years | 74.7 years |
| Fine-particle pollution (µg/m³) | 58 | 25 |
| Languages (editorial) | Urdu, English, regional languages | Vietnamese |
Green marks where Vietnam does better than Pakistan on that measure. Sources and years are on the country page.
Language and daily life
A long, fast-growing country on the South China Sea with a cooler north, tropical south and low living costs. Editorial
Daily life is mostly in Vietnamese; plan to learn it, especially for jobs outside international companies.
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: evisa.gov.vn.
Questions
How much money do I need in Vietnam compared with Pakistan?
To live as well as on Rs 100,000 a month in Pakistan, you would need about VND 11,941,850 a month in Vietnam (about US$460), based on World Bank price levels and today's exchange rate. Everyday prices in Vietnam are about 1.3 times those in Pakistan.
Can Pakistanis move to Vietnam?
It depends on the route: work, study, family or investment, each with its own rules. Start with the official immigration website (evisa.gov.vn). 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.