Moving to Israel from Bosnia and Herzegovina
What to Expect
Considering a move from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Israel? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Israel, you would find that Israel is 2.5 times more expensive than Bosnia and Herzegovina overall. A BAM128,216 salary in Bosnia and Herzegovina would need to be roughly ₪485,124 in Israel to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and Hebrew. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Jerusalem averages 72°F vs 62°F in Sarajevo, making it significantly warmer.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Israel.
What does your salary buy?
BAM128,216 → ₪485,124
To maintain the same standard of living in Israel
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Restaurants
pay 2.2 times more
Groceries
pay 61.7% more
Transportation
pay 66.3% more
Housing
pay 3.1 times more
Childcare
pay 4.6 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 3.0 times more
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Israel compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on safety, though Israel leads in road traffic deaths.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Israel generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bosnia and Herzegovina leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Israel performs significantly better than Bosnia and Herzegovina across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Israel generally does better on infrastructure, though Bosnia and Herzegovina leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on employment & economy, though Israel leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
percentage of adults who can read and write
Israel generally does better on family life, though Bosnia and Herzegovina leads in literacy rate.
Data: Indirect Taxation Authority of Bosnia and Herzegovina, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Sarajevo | Jerusalem |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 45°/30°F (7°/-1°C) | 58°/46°F (15°/8°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 70°/48°F (21°/9°C) | 78°/60°F (25°/15°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 79°/56°F (26°/13°C) | 85°/67°F (29°/20°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 51°/37°F (11°/3°C) | 68°/55°F (20°/13°C) |
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| Month | Sarajevo | Jerusalem |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°/27°F (4.1°/-2.9°C) | 55°/44°F (12.8°/6.9°C) |
| Feb | 44°/29°F (6.6°/-1.9°C) | 57°/45°F (13.8°/7.1°C) |
| Mar | 53°/35°F (11.5°/1.4°C) | 63°/49°F (17.0°/9.2°C) |
| Apr | 62°/41°F (16.5°/5.1°C) | 71°/54°F (21.5°/12.1°C) |
| May | 71°/48°F (21.4°/9.0°C) | 79°/61°F (25.9°/16.0°C) |
| Jun | 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.6°C) | 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.2°C) |
| Jul | 82°/58°F (27.8°/14.2°C) | 86°/68°F (30.0°/20.2°C) |
| Aug | 83°/58°F (28.3°/14.3°C) | 86°/68°F (29.9°/20.0°C) |
| Sep | 72°/51°F (22.5°/10.4°C) | 83°/66°F (28.4°/18.7°C) |
| Oct | 63°/44°F (17.3°/6.5°C) | 78°/62°F (25.3°/16.8°C) |
| Nov | 51°/37°F (10.6°/2.8°C) | 68°/55°F (19.9°/12.8°C) |
| Dec | 40°/29°F (4.3°/-1.7°C) | 59°/48°F (15.2°/9.0°C) |
Data:
Federal Hydrometeorological Service of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina,
Israel Meteorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Israel. To live, work, or study long-term in Israel, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Israel's immigration authority.
Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holder visiting Israel
Visa Required
Israel passport holder visiting Bosnia and Herzegovina
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Israel than Bosnia and Herzegovina?
On average Israel is around 113% pricier than Bosnia and Herzegovina, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Israel?
Budget about ₪121,281 for 3 months in Israel (based on a BAM128,216 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Israel?
Connectivity is usually fine (Israel: 29.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Israel offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Israel safe for expats?
Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on safety, though Israel leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Israel is 1.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
How is healthcare in Israel compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Israel generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bosnia and Herzegovina leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 37.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Israel, compared to 23.2 in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Israel scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bosnia and Herzegovina: 66).
What's the weather like in Israel compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina?
The average high temperature in Jerusalem is 72°F, compared to 62°F in Sarajevo. Jerusalem receives around 21.1 in of rainfall per year, while Sarajevo gets 37.4 in.
What language do they speak in Israel?
The official languages in Israel are Arabic and Hebrew. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, the official languages are Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian.
