Rankings in the abstract are one thing; what most Pakistanis actually want to know is simpler: how does our rupee stack up against the dollar, the euro, the pound, the dirham — and our neighbours’ currencies? This guide compares the Pakistani rupee with every major currency that matters to Pakistanis, and explains what each comparison means for travel, trade and remittances.
Quick answer: One US dollar buys about Rs276–277, one euro about Rs311–318, one British pound about Rs366–371, and one UAE dirham about Rs75. The rupee is weaker per unit than the Indian rupee (~95/USD) and Bangladeshi taka, but stronger than the Iranian rial, Sri Lankan rupee and Zimbabwean dollar.
In this guide: PKR vs the major currencies · PKR vs regional currencies · PKR vs Gulf currencies · What the comparisons mean for you · FAQs · Related guides
PKR vs the Major World Currencies
At October 2026 rates (geocountries.com), the rupee’s standing against the world’s benchmark currencies:
- US dollar (USD): $1 = Rs276.37 — the benchmark for everything from imports to IMF accounting.
- Euro (EUR): €1 = Rs311.11 — relevant for trade with the EU, Pakistan’s largest export market bloc.
- British pound (GBP): £1 = Rs365.99 — the currency of the UK, home to the largest Pakistani diaspora.
- Japanese yen (JPY): ¥1 = Rs1.75 — the yen looks “weak” per unit, yet Japan is a top-five economy: the classic proof that face value is not economic strength.
- Chinese yuan (CNY): ¥1 = Rs41.22 — the currency of Pakistan’s largest import source and CPEC partner.
PKR vs Regional Currencies
- Indian rupee (INR): ~95 per dollar — roughly three times stronger per unit than the PKR. It does not feature on weakest-currency lists.
- Bangladeshi taka (BDT): stronger per unit than the PKR, trading around 110–120 per dollar.
- Sri Lankan rupee (LKR): ~328 per dollar — weaker than the PKR, ranked #21 on weakest-25 lists, one spot below Pakistan.
- Iranian rial (IRR): over 1.3 million per dollar — the weakest currency in the world by face value.
- Afghan afghani (AFN): has traded stronger per unit than the PKR in recent years, around 70–90 per dollar.
PKR vs Gulf Currencies
For the millions of Pakistanis working in the Gulf, these are the conversions that matter most. The Gulf currencies are mostly pegged to the US dollar, so their rupee rates move in lockstep with USD/PKR:
- UAE dirham (AED): Dh1 = ~Rs75 — the key rate for Pakistan’s largest remittance corridor.
- Saudi riyal (SAR): SR1 = ~Rs73–74 — second-largest remittance source.
- Kuwaiti dinar (KWD): KD1 = ~Rs900+ — the world’s highest-valued currency per unit.
- Qatari riyal, Bahraini dinar, Omani rial: all dollar-pegged; the Omani rial and Bahraini dinar are among the world’s strongest per-unit currencies.
What the Comparisons Mean for You
A weaker rupee is a double-edged sword. It makes Pakistani exports — textiles, rice, IT services — cheaper for foreign buyers, and it means every dollar of remittance converts into more rupees for families back home (remittances ran at $3.6 billion in September 2026, per SBP data: Feature Pakistan). But it also makes imports — fuel, machinery, edible oil — more expensive, feeding inflation. For travellers and investors watching the rate, our USD to PKR forecast tracks where analysts see it heading. For the rupee’s global rank in full, see our complete currency rank guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Pakistani rupees make one US dollar?
About Rs276–277 in October 2026, where the rupee has traded in a narrow band under the State Bank’s managed float.
Is the Pakistani rupee stronger than the Indian rupee?
No. The Indian rupee (~95 per dollar) is roughly three times stronger per unit than the Pakistani rupee (~276 per dollar).
What is the strongest currency in the world?
The Kuwaiti dinar, worth over Rs900 per unit — though per-unit value does not measure economic size.
Why is the rupee weak against the dollar?
Decades of inflation, repeated devaluations, chronic trade deficits and external debt pressure — with the 2022–23 crash (Rs178 to ~Rs285) the sharpest recent episode. The State Bank now runs a managed float.
