Moving to Israel from El Salvador

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What to Expect

Considering a move from El Salvador to Israel? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from El Salvador to Israel, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and Hebrew. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Jerusalem averages 72°F vs 87°F in San Salvador, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from El Salvador to Israel.

Moved in 2023
9 ↑ 50% vs 2022

people moved from El Salvador to Israel · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Israel?

Top countries of origin for Israel's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Israel compared to El Salvador.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SV
7.8
IL
1.6
Feel safe walking at night United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

SV
38%
IL
80%

Israel performs significantly better than El Salvador across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SV
$1,176
IL
$4,033
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SV
15.5
IL
37.1

Israel generally does better on health & wellbeing, though El Salvador leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

SV
31.0
IL
15.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SV
1.5t
IL
5.8t

El Salvador generally does better on environment, though Israel leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SV
10.6
IL
29.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SV
13.2%
IL
132.0%

Israel generally does better on infrastructure, though El Salvador leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SV
2.8%
IL
3.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SV
$11,300
IL
$48,300

El Salvador generally does better on employment & economy, though Israel leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SV
75.4 yrs
IL
83.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SV
12.1
IL
3.6

Israel performs significantly better than El Salvador across all family life metrics.

Data: Ministry of Finance, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

San Salvador Rain: 70.0 in/yr (1777 mm)
87° / 66°F

Avg. annual high / low

Jerusalem Rain: 21.1 in/yr (537 mm)
72° / 57°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months San Salvador Jerusalem
Jan–Mar 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) 58°/46°F (15°/8°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/68°F (31°/20°C) 78°/60°F (25°/15°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/67°F (30°/20°C) 85°/67°F (29°/20°C)
Oct–Dec 86°/65°F (30°/18°C) 68°/55°F (20°/13°C)
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Month San Salvador Jerusalem
Jan 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.9°C) 55°/44°F (12.8°/6.9°C)
Feb 90°/64°F (32.0°/17.6°C) 57°/45°F (13.8°/7.1°C)
Mar 91°/65°F (32.7°/18.4°C) 63°/49°F (17.0°/9.2°C)
Apr 91°/68°F (32.7°/19.8°C) 71°/54°F (21.5°/12.1°C)
May 88°/69°F (31.1°/20.4°C) 79°/61°F (25.9°/16.0°C)
Jun 86°/68°F (30.1°/20.1°C) 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.2°C)
Jul 87°/67°F (30.3°/19.5°C) 86°/68°F (30.0°/20.2°C)
Aug 87°/67°F (30.4°/19.7°C) 86°/68°F (29.9°/20.0°C)
Sep 85°/67°F (29.5°/19.6°C) 83°/66°F (28.4°/18.7°C)
Oct 85°/67°F (29.5°/19.4°C) 78°/62°F (25.3°/16.8°C)
Nov 86°/65°F (29.9°/18.4°C) 68°/55°F (19.9°/12.8°C)
Dec 86°/63°F (30.1°/17.4°C) 59°/48°F (15.2°/9.0°C)

Data: Gerencia de Meteorología Gerencia de Meteorología, Israel Meteorological Service Israel Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between El Salvador 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.

El Salvador passport

El Salvador passport holder visiting Israel

Electronic Travel Authorisation
El Salvador passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter Israel.
Israel passport

Israel passport holder visiting El Salvador

Visa Free
Israel passport holders can enter El Salvador without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

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 El Salvador across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Israel is 1.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 7.8 in El Salvador. About 80% of people in Israel feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in Israel compared to El Salvador?

Israel generally does better on health & wellbeing, though El Salvador leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 37.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Israel, compared to 15.5 in El Salvador. Israel scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (El Salvador: 78).

What's the weather like in Israel compared to El Salvador?

The average high temperature in Jerusalem is 72°F, compared to 87°F in San Salvador. Jerusalem receives around 21.1 in of rainfall per year, while San Salvador gets 70.0 in.

What language do they speak in Israel?

The official languages in Israel are Arabic and Hebrew. In El Salvador, the official language is Spanish.

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At a Glance

SV IL
Population 6,568,745 8,914,885
Currency Salvadoran Colón (SVC) Israeli New Sheqel (₪)
Languages Spanish Arabic, Hebrew
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +503 +972
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911 100