Moving to Israel from Chile
What to Expect
Considering a move from Chile to Israel? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Chile to Israel, you would find that Israel is 2.1 times more expensive than Chile overall. A CLF1,775 salary in Chile would need to be roughly ₪494,178 in Israel to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and Hebrew.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Chile and Israel.
What does your salary buy?
CLF1,775 → ₪494,178
To maintain the same standard of living in Israel
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Restaurants
pay 2.3 times more
Groceries
pay 50.2% more
Transportation
pay 81.2% more
Housing
pay 2.2 times more
Childcare
pay 2.7 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 2.1 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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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Chile to Israel.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Israel compared to Chile.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
of residents who feel safe walking alone at night
per 100,000 people per year
Israel performs significantly better than Chile across all safety metrics.
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 Chile 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
Chile generally does better on environment, though Israel leads in air pollution deaths.
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
Chile generally does better on infrastructure, though Israel leads in broadband per 100 people.
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
Chile 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
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Israel performs significantly better than Chile across all family life metrics.
Data: Chilean Tax Administration, 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 | Santiago | Jerusalem |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 84°/55°F (29°/12°C) | 58°/46°F (15°/8°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 66°/44°F (19°/7°C) | 78°/60°F (25°/15°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 63°/41°F (17°/5°C) | 85°/67°F (29°/20°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 79°/51°F (26°/10°C) | 68°/55°F (20°/13°C) |
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| Month | Santiago | Jerusalem |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 86°/56°F (30.1°/13.3°C) | 55°/44°F (12.8°/6.9°C) |
| Feb | 85°/55°F (29.5°/12.8°C) | 57°/45°F (13.8°/7.1°C) |
| Mar | 81°/53°F (27.4°/11.4°C) | 63°/49°F (17.0°/9.2°C) |
| Apr | 74°/47°F (23.1°/8.6°C) | 71°/54°F (21.5°/12.1°C) |
| May | 65°/44°F (18.5°/6.4°C) | 79°/61°F (25.9°/16.0°C) |
| Jun | 60°/41°F (15.7°/5.0°C) | 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.2°C) |
| Jul | 60°/39°F (15.3°/3.9°C) | 86°/68°F (30.0°/20.2°C) |
| Aug | 63°/41°F (17.1°/5.1°C) | 86°/68°F (29.9°/20.0°C) |
| Sep | 67°/44°F (19.4°/6.8°C) | 83°/66°F (28.4°/18.7°C) |
| Oct | 73°/47°F (22.9°/8.6°C) | 78°/62°F (25.3°/16.8°C) |
| Nov | 79°/51°F (26.1°/10.3°C) | 68°/55°F (19.9°/12.8°C) |
| Dec | 84°/54°F (28.8°/12.2°C) | 59°/48°F (15.2°/9.0°C) |
Data:
Dirección Meteorológica de Chile,
Israel Meteorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Chile 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.
Chile passport holder visiting Israel
Electronic Travel Authorisation
Israel passport holder visiting Chile
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 Chile?
On average Israel is around 117% pricier than Chile, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Israel?
Budget about ₪123,544 for 3 months in Israel (based on a CLF1,775 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?
Israel performs significantly better than Chile across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Israel is 1.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.7 in Chile. About 80% of people in Israel feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Israel compared to Chile?
Israel generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Chile leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 37.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Israel, compared to 31.7 in Chile. Israel scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Chile: 82).
What's the weather like in Israel compared to Chile?
The average high temperature in Jerusalem is 72°F, compared to 73°F in Santiago. Jerusalem receives around 21.1 in of rainfall per year, while Santiago gets 13.5 in.
What language do they speak in Israel?
The official languages in Israel are Arabic and Hebrew. In Chile, the official language is Spanish.
