Moving to Israel from Czech Republic
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Czech Republic to Israel — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Czech Republic to Israel, you would find that Israel is 86.4% more expensive than Czech Republic overall. A CZK1,600,000 salary in Czech Republic would need to be roughly ₪420,000 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 57°F in Prague, making it significantly warmer.
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What to expect for your wallet after moving from Czech Republic to Israel.
What does your salary buy?
CZK1,600,000 → ₪420,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Israel
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Restaurants
pay 2.3 times more
Groceries
pay 63.1% more
Transportation
pay 91.5% more
Housing
pay 85.1% more
Childcare
pay 3.1 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 88.3% 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.
Cost of living by city
Cost of living varies a lot by city. Each figure is a city's overall cost of living as a percentage of New York City (the priciest, = 100%).
On average, cities in Israel cost about 71% more than cities in Czech Republic.
Compare cities head-to-head
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Czech Republic to Israel, based on official data.
people moved from Czech Republic to Israel · OECD (latest data available)
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Czech Republic to Israel.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Czech Republic 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 Czech Republic leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
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 Czech Republic 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
Czech Republic generally does better on infrastructure, though Israel leads in electricity per capita.
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
Czech Republic generally does better on employment & economy, though Israel leads in gdp per capita.
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
Czech Republic generally does better on family life, though Israel leads in life expectancy.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), The World Factbook (2011–2014), World Health Organization (2024), Financial Administration of the Czech Republic (2017), Israel Ministry of Finance Tax Authority (2016). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Prague | Jerusalem |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 42°/31°F (5°/-1°C) | 58°/46°F (15°/8°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 67°/48°F (19°/9°C) | 78°/60°F (25°/15°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 74°/56°F (23°/13°C) | 85°/67°F (29°/20°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 47°/37°F (8°/2°C) | 68°/55°F (20°/13°C) |
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| Month | Prague | Jerusalem |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°/28°F (2.6°/-2.4°C) | 55°/44°F (12.8°/6.9°C) |
| Feb | 40°/29°F (4.4°/-1.8°C) | 57°/45°F (13.8°/7.1°C) |
| Mar | 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.5°C) | 63°/49°F (17.0°/9.2°C) |
| Apr | 59°/41°F (15.1°/5.1°C) | 71°/54°F (21.5°/12.1°C) |
| May | 69°/49°F (20.3°/9.7°C) | 79°/61°F (25.9°/16.0°C) |
| Jun | 73°/55°F (22.8°/12.7°C) | 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.2°C) |
| Jul | 78°/58°F (25.3°/14.5°C) | 86°/68°F (30.0°/20.2°C) |
| Aug | 77°/58°F (25.1°/14.2°C) | 86°/68°F (29.9°/20.0°C) |
| Sep | 68°/51°F (19.9°/10.5°C) | 83°/66°F (28.4°/18.7°C) |
| Oct | 58°/44°F (14.2°/6.4°C) | 78°/62°F (25.3°/16.8°C) |
| Nov | 45°/36°F (7.2°/2.1°C) | 68°/55°F (19.9°/12.8°C) |
| Dec | 38°/30°F (3.4°/-1.1°C) | 59°/48°F (15.2°/9.0°C) |
Data:
Czech Hydrometeorological Institute,
Israel Meteorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Czech Republic 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.
Czech Republic passport holder visiting Israel
Electronic Travel Authorisation
Israel passport holder visiting Czech Republic
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 Czech Republic?
No — Israel is on average about 86% more expensive than Czech Republic. City-level variation matters.
How much money do I need to move to Israel?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly ₪105,000 in Israel on a CZK1,600,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Israel?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Israel has 29.2 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Israel safe for expats?
Czech Republic 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 0.8 in Czech Republic.
How is healthcare in Israel compared to Czech Republic?
Israel generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Czech Republic leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 38.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Israel, compared to 43.5 in Czech Republic. Israel scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Czech Republic: 84).
What's the weather like in Israel compared to Czech Republic?
The average high temperature in Jerusalem is 72°F, compared to 57°F in Prague. Jerusalem receives around 21.1 in of rainfall per year, while Prague gets 17.1 in.
What language do they speak in Israel?
The official languages in Israel are Arabic and Hebrew. In Czech Republic, the official languages are Czech and Slovak.
