🇵🇰Pakistan
Asia
Information
Capital
Islamabad
Population
256,000,000
Currency
Pakistani rupee (PKR ₨)
Languages
ourdou, anglais
Continent
Asia
Calling code
+92
Timezone
Asia/Karachi
Area
881,912 km²
Government
Federal parliamentary islamic republic
National day
March 23 - Pakistan Day
Internet domain
.pk
About
Pakistan is a federal Islamic republic in South Asia. It borders India, Afghanistan, Iran, and China. The country is known for its cultural diversity and Himalayan mountains.
Safety
Risk level :Risque élevé dans certaines zones frontalières et urbaines en raison de terrorisme, criminalité et instabilité politique.
Risk areas
Baloutchistan - Terrorisme et enlèvementsFrontière afghane (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) - Attaques terroristesKarachi - Criminalité élevée
Crime(medium)
- Éviter de porter des objets de valeur
- Ne pas se déplacer seul la nuit
Terrorism(high)
- Suivre les avis des autorités locales
- Éviter les rassemblements publics
Transport
- Utiliser des taxis officiels
- Porter un casque en moto
Natural risks(Séismes, inondations et glissements de terrain fréquents)
- Suivre les alertes météo
- Préparer un kit d'urgence
Health(Système de santé limité hors grandes villes)
- Vaccins recommandés: Hépatite A/B, Typhoïde, Rage
- Eau en bouteille uniquement
Practical tips
- Inscription au registre des voyageurs
- Assurance voyage complète
- Vigileance accrue partout
Cost of living
Accommodation
Studio city center100-200
1-bedroom apartment in city center150-300
1-bedroom apartment in suburb80-200
3-bedroom apartment in city center250-500
3-bedroom apartment in suburb150-350
Food
Inexpensive restaurant meal2-5
Meal for 2 mid-range restaurant10-20
McDonald's menu5-10
Local beer (0.5L)2-4
Cappuccino1-3
Water (1.5L)0.50-1
Bread (500g)0.50-1
Milk (1L)1-2
Eggs (12)1-2
Chicken (1kg)3-5
Apples (1kg)2-4
Bananas (1kg)1-2
Transport
Public transport ticket0.20-0.50
Monthly transport subscription10-20
Taxi ride (start)1-2
Taxi (1km)0.50-1
Gasoline (1L)0.80-1.20
Leisure
Fitness membership (monthly)20-50
Tennis court (1h weekend)5-10
Cinema3-5
Theater5-10
Health
General practitioner consultation5-10
Dentist consultation10-20
Antibiotic medications5-10
Cold medications (6 days)5-10
Others
High-speed internet (60 Mbps+)10-20/mois
Mobile plan (calls + 10GB)5-10/mois
Public services for 85m² apartment20-50/mois
Jeans (Levis 501 or similar)20-40
Nike sports shoes40-80
International primary school (monthly)100-300
Practical information
Electricity
Voltage220V, 240V
Frequency50Hz
Plug typesType C, Type D
Emergency numbers
Police15
Ambulance115
Fire department16
Practical information
Driving side
Left
Tap water
unsafe
Tipping
10-15% in restaurants