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Pakistan scores 90/100 for spiritual infrastructure based on the compact relocation data available in this profile.
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Mosque Density
Exceptional
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Halal Access
Universal
South AsiaRanked #14 Overall
Pakistan
A strongly Muslim, lower-cost South Asian option with deep community life, but utilities, infrastructure, and local conditions vary by city.
Global Rank
#14
Overall Score
95 /100
Overall ScoreA+
95/100
High risk
Reconsider relocation planning
The U.S. State Department lists Pakistan as Level 3: Reconsider Travel due to armed conflict, terrorism, crime, and kidnapping, with Level 4 areas in several regions.
Use this profile for research, but verify city and province conditions before planning a move.
U.S. State Department Pakistan Travel Advisory (March 5, 2026)Relocation Planner
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Estimated Monthly Budget
- Core monthly
- $1,078
- Rent
- $376
- Food
- $478
- Transport
- $74
- Utilities
- $131
- Internet
- $18
With 2 children, international school can add about $520/mo. Daycare can add about $141/mo.
Passport Fit
More paperwork
Pakistan scores 64/100 for entry access and 64/100 for residency feasibility for United States passport holders in this model. Long-term permission still depends on the chosen visa or residence route.
Entry
64/100
Residency
64/100
City Read
Uses Livingcost city-level data for Islamabad; compare it against the national snapshot before choosing neighborhoods.
City costs use Livingcost city data. Currency conversion uses USD exchange rates updated April 30, 2026.
Move Snapshot
Key relocation dataEconomics
- Cost of Living
- $397/mo
- Avg Monthly Pay
- $139 after tax
- Avg Monthly Rent
- $152 incl. utilities
- City Rent
- $114/mo 1BR
- Budget Rent
- $66.3/mo 1BR
- Food
- $148/mo
- Transport
- $51.5/mo
- GDP/Capita
- $1479
- Currency
- Rupee (PKR)
- USD Rate
- Floating PKR; check live rate
- Resources
- Coal, chromite, limestone, gypsum, bauxite, gemstones
- Industries
- Textiles/garments, agriculture, mining, cement
- Agriculture
- Cotton, wheat, rice, sugarcane, fruits, livestock
Demographics & Culture
- Muslim Pop.
- ~96-98%
- Language
- Urdu, English, Punjabi
- English
- 48.9%
- Population
- 251M
- Best Cities
- Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi
Infrastructure
- Utilities
- $64.2/mo
- Internet Cost
- $14.3/mo
- Internet
- Growing; notes mention approx. 39% access
Living Conditions
- Residency
- 62/100
- Immigration
- Online visa routes by purpose
- Citizenship
- Birth/descent and naturalization pathways exist
- Weather
- Varied: arid south, coastal, mountains north
- Natural Risk
- Earthquakes, floods, droughts, landslides
- Life Exp.
- 67.6 yrs
- Freedom
- 5.26/10
- Daycare
- $46.1/mo
- Intl. School
- $1616/yr
- Govt.
- Federal parliamentary system
- Legal System
- English common law and Islamic law
Family & Education
Healthcare, schooling, infrastructure, safety, utilities, and everyday livability.
Category Score54/100
Cost of Living
Category Score68/100
Score Breakdown
Updated Jan 2024Spiritual Infrastructure
90/100Healthcare Quality
54/100Visa Accessibility
64/100Cost of Living
68/100Entry Access
64/100Data Sources
Compact profile data imported from HijrahRank notes.
Popular Immigration Pathway
Online visa / citizenship possible
Pakistan scores 64/100 for visa accessibility based on the compact relocation data available in this profile.
Visa Duration
Renewable
Key Requirement
Eligibility review
Family Inclusion
Spouse & Children
+ Property Purchase Allowed+ Bring Dependents+ Tax-free Remittance
*Faith & Family Environment
Halal Ecosystem
Strict halal certification and broad grocery access support everyday confidence.
Widespread Mosques
Visible masjids and prayer spaces are accessible in major residential areas.
Modesty Norms
Public culture generally accommodates Islamic dress and family expectations.
Islamic Schooling
Faith-centered schooling options are easier to find in larger cities.
Global Index
Global Index
A high-level read on how the country performs for hijrah planning when faith environment, livability, residency, economics, and passport access are considered together.
Pakistan scores 90/100 for spiritual infrastructure based on the compact relocation data available in this profile.
Metric Score
#14
71/100 overall score
Related Signal
Healthcare Quality: 54/100
Data Notes
- Spiritual Infrastructure score: 90/100
- Recommended cities: Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi
- Healthcare Quality score: 54/100
Sources
Compact profile data imported from HijrahRank notes.
Economic Freedom
Economic Freedom & Workability
How much room a relocating household has to earn, bank, budget, run a business, work remotely, or sustain a foreign-income lifestyle without the move becoming financially brittle.
Pakistan scores 68/100 for cost of living based on the compact relocation data available in this profile.
Metric Score
68
/100 based on Cost of Living
Related Signal
Entry Access: 64/100
Data Notes
- Cost of Living score: 68/100
- Recommended cities: Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi
- Entry Access score: 64/100
Sources
Compact profile data imported from HijrahRank notes.
Spiritual Infrastructure
Spiritual Infrastructure
The everyday Muslim-life layer: masjid access, halal ecosystem, public comfort practicing Islam, family religious environment, and the depth of Muslim community life.
Pakistan scores 90/100 for spiritual infrastructure based on the compact relocation data available in this profile.
Metric Score
90
/100 based on Spiritual Infrastructure
Related Signal
Visa Accessibility: 64/100
Data Notes
- Spiritual Infrastructure score: 90/100
- Recommended cities: Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi
- Visa Accessibility score: 64/100
Sources
Compact profile data imported from HijrahRank notes.
Cost of Living
Cost of Living
Whether housing, schooling, healthcare, transport, imported goods, and normal family expenses are realistic for the kinds of income a mover is likely to have.
Pakistan scores 68/100 for cost of living based on the compact relocation data available in this profile.
Metric Score
68
/100 based on Cost of Living
Related Signal
Healthcare Quality: 54/100
Data Notes
- Cost of Living score: 68/100
- Recommended cities: Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi
- Healthcare Quality score: 54/100
Sources
Compact profile data imported from HijrahRank notes.
Healthcare Quality
Healthcare Quality
A practical view of medical access as part of daily livability: private care availability, major-city service concentration, affordability, and family comfort.
Pakistan scores 54/100 for healthcare quality based on the compact relocation data available in this profile.
Metric Score
54
/100 based on Healthcare Quality
Related Signal
Cost of Living: 68/100
Data Notes
- Healthcare Quality score: 54/100
- Recommended cities: Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi
- Cost of Living score: 68/100
Sources
Compact profile data imported from HijrahRank notes.
Education
Education & Family Setup
Schooling and child-rearing fit, including international school availability, Islamic schooling options, language environment, family routines, and the cost of education.
Pakistan scores 54/100 for healthcare quality based on the compact relocation data available in this profile.
Metric Score
54
/100 based on Healthcare Quality
Related Signal
Spiritual Infrastructure: 90/100
Data Notes
- Healthcare Quality score: 54/100
- Recommended cities: Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi
- Spiritual Infrastructure score: 90/100
Sources
Compact profile data imported from HijrahRank notes.