Moving to Israel from Germany
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Germany to Israel — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Germany to Israel, you would find that Israel is 16.0% more expensive than Germany overall. A €64,304 salary in Germany would need to be roughly ₪254,610 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 56°F in Berlin, making it significantly warmer.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
How your spending power changes when you relocate from Germany to Israel.
What does your salary buy?
€64,304 → ₪254,610
To maintain the same standard of living in Israel
Calculate with your salary →The biggest cost differences at a glance
Restaurants
pay 10.2% more
Groceries
pay 6.9% more
Transportation
pay 0.7% more
Housing
pay 3.4% more
Childcare
pay 40.1% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 33.5% 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?
Real numbers on people moving from Germany to Israel, and how the trend has changed.
Key Indicator Comparison
How Germany and Israel stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
of residents who feel safe walking alone at night
per 100,000 people per year
Germany generally does better on safety, though Israel leads in feel safe walking at night.
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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Germany generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Israel 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
Germany generally does better on environment, though Israel leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Germany 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
Germany performs better than Israel across all employment & economy metrics.
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
Israel generally does better on family life, though Germany leads in infant mortality.
Data: Federal Central Tax Office (BZSt), 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 | Berlin | Jerusalem |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 41°/31°F (5°/-1°C) | 58°/46°F (15°/8°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 64°/47°F (18°/8°C) | 78°/60°F (25°/15°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 72°/55°F (22°/13°C) | 85°/67°F (29°/20°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 47°/37°F (8°/3°C) | 68°/55°F (20°/13°C) |
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| Month | Berlin | Jerusalem |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°/29°F (2.9°/-1.9°C) | 55°/44°F (12.8°/6.9°C) |
| Feb | 40°/29°F (4.2°/-1.5°C) | 57°/45°F (13.8°/7.1°C) |
| Mar | 47°/34°F (8.5°/1.3°C) | 63°/49°F (17.0°/9.2°C) |
| Apr | 56°/40°F (13.2°/4.2°C) | 71°/54°F (21.5°/12.1°C) |
| May | 66°/48°F (18.9°/9.0°C) | 79°/61°F (25.9°/16.0°C) |
| Jun | 71°/54°F (21.6°/12.3°C) | 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.2°C) |
| Jul | 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.3°C) | 86°/68°F (30.0°/20.2°C) |
| Aug | 74°/57°F (23.6°/14.1°C) | 86°/68°F (29.9°/20.0°C) |
| Sep | 66°/51°F (18.8°/10.6°C) | 83°/66°F (28.4°/18.7°C) |
| Oct | 56°/44°F (13.4°/6.4°C) | 78°/62°F (25.3°/16.8°C) |
| Nov | 45°/36°F (7.1°/2.2°C) | 68°/55°F (19.9°/12.8°C) |
| Dec | 40°/31°F (4.4°/-0.4°C) | 59°/48°F (15.2°/9.0°C) |
Deutscher Wetterdienst
Israel Meteorological ServiceVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Germany 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.
Germany passport holder visiting Israel
Electronic Travel Authorisation
Israel passport holder visiting Germany
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 Germany?
Day-to-day costs in Israel run about 21% higher than Germany on average; specific cities can swing further.
How much money do I need to move to Israel?
A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a €64,304 comparable salary, that's around ₪63,652 in Israel for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, deposits, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Israel?
With 29.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Israel can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Germany and Israel.
Is Israel safe for expats?
Germany generally does better on safety, though Israel leads in feel safe walking at night. The homicide rate in Israel is 1.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.8 in Germany. About 80% of people in Israel feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Israel compared to Germany?
Germany generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Israel leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 37.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Israel, compared to 45.2 in Germany. Israel scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Germany: 88).
What's the weather like in Israel compared to Germany?
The average high temperature in Jerusalem is 72°F, compared to 56°F in Berlin. Jerusalem receives around 21.1 in of rainfall per year, while Berlin gets 22.5 in.
What language do they speak in Israel?
The official languages in Israel are Arabic and Hebrew. In Germany, the official language is German.
