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Living in United Kingdom
The United Kingdom has the largest Pakistani diaspora outside Pakistan, with over 1.5 million Pakistanis calling it home. The points-based Skilled Worker Visa and the 2-year Graduate Route make it attractive for both professionals and students.
Currency
£ GBP
Cost Index
75/100
Safety
Moderate
Healthcare
74/100
Visa Options
5 types
✅ Pros
- Largest Pakistani community outside Pakistan (1.5M+)
- English-speaking with world-renowned universities
- Graduate Route allows 2 years of post-study work
- NHS healthcare access with health surcharge
- Strong job market for tech, finance, and healthcare
⚠️ Cons
- High cost of living, especially London
- Minimum salary requirement of £38,700 for Skilled Worker Visa
- Immigration Health Surcharge adds to costs
- Weather can be gloomy and cold
- Path to citizenship takes 5+ years
Visa Options
touriststudentskilled_workergraduatefamily
Popular Cities
London
1-Bed Rent: $2,200
Budget Total: $2,400/mo
Mid-Range: $3,600/mo
Manchester
1-Bed Rent: $1,100
Budget Total: $1,500/mo
Mid-Range: $2,200/mo
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