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United States vs Canada — Visa & Trip Cost for Pakistani Citizens (2026)

Verified data for Pakistani passport holders, side by side. PKR conversions use the live USD rate (1 USD ≈ PKR 276.8, refreshed daily).

Compare	🇺🇸 United States	🇨🇦 Canada
Visa access for Pakistanis	Embassy visa	Embassy visa
Visa fee (per person)	$185 (≈ PKR 51,208)	$135 (≈ PKR 37,368) ✓
Processing time	30–120 days	14–120 days
Monthly living cost	$2350 (≈ PKR 650,480)	$1650 (≈ PKR 456,720) ✓
Safety rating	7/10	9/10 ✓
Currency	USD	CAD
Best travel months	May,Jun,Sep,Oct	Jun,Jul,Aug,Sep

Quick take: Canada is cheaper on visa fees; Canada is lighter on monthly living costs; Canada rates higher on safety (9/10).

🇺🇸 United States

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🇨🇦 Canada

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