Living in Multan
Pakistan · desert
Multan is a big city of roughly 1,900,000 people inland in Pakistan. The climate is desert. It sits well off the usual tourist trail and is considered very safe. A typical month of living costs around $650. Healthcare is reasonable, and the internet is fast enough for full-time remote work. People come here for history, food and eating out, quiet days.
Anyone born here is a citizen, whatever the nationality of the parents. Starlink and satellite internet cannot be used in this country.
Multan at a glance: cost, climate, safety
Who tends to love living in Multan
- Making a budget stretch further
- Feeling safe day to day
- Working remotely with reliable internet
- Peace, quiet and few crowds
- Raising a family
- Anyone into food and eating out
All parameters
💉 Childhood vaccines: Recommended, never required
No national mandate, and several provinces have compulsory immunisation rules of their own.
If you skip them: Nothing nationally.
Exemptions: Not needed.
Source: Georgetown AMP EID, survey of national legislation, 2024
📈 Popularity & prices: Growing
Accommodation prices have moved about +29% in the last 5 years.
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What to know before moving to Multan
- • You will likely need a car to get around.
⚠️ The downsides of living in Multan
- •Malaria is present, mostly in rural areas and the wet season.
- •Rabies risk from stray dogs, think twice before petting animals.
- •Tap water isn't reliably drinkable, budget for filtered or bottled.
- •Air quality: PM2.5 averages ~60 µg/m³ (WHO guideline is 5).
- •Brutal summer heat is the norm; shade and AC matter.
Health, air (WHO PM2.5), water & crime figures are rough country-level estimates, verify for your case.
Where is Multan?
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Questions, answered
How much does it cost to live in Multan, Pakistan?
A typical month in Multan costs around $650, covering rent and everyday expenses for one person. It is an estimate meant for comparing places, not for budgeting exactly.
Is Multan, Pakistan safe?
Arcadia rates personal safety in Multan at 4 out of 5, which is good.
What is the internet like in Multan?
Internet in Multan is rated 4 out of 5 for remote work, which is good. Starlink is not available in this country.
What is the weather like in Multan?
Multan has a desert climate.
Is healthcare good in Multan?
Healthcare in Multan is rated 3 out of 5 overall, which is reasonable. Public healthcare is 1/5 and private healthcare 2/5.
How easy is it to move to Pakistan?
Arcadia rates the ease of getting residency in Pakistan at 2 out of 5, which is limited. The place page lists the visa routes that apply and which depend on your passport.
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