Moving to Israel from Hong Kong
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Hong Kong to Israel — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Hong Kong to Israel, you would find that Israel costs about the same as Hong Kong overall. A HK$590,000 salary in Hong Kong would need to be roughly ₪234,000 in Israel to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and Hebrew. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.
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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 2.8 times more
Groceries
pay 13.4% less
Transportation
pay 8.5% less
Housing
pay 23.4% less
Childcare
pay 12.2% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 0.8% 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.
What salary do you need in Israel?
What does your salary buy?
HK$590,000 → ₪234,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Israel
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Hong Kong to Israel.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Hong Kong performs better than Israel across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Hong Kong performs better than Israel across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Hong Kong 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
Hong Kong 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
Hong Kong generally does better on family life, though Israel leads in education spending.
Sources: World Bank (2022–2025), The World Factbook (2014–2022), Inland Revenue Department, Hong Kong (2016), Israel Ministry of Finance Tax Authority (2016). How we calculate this
Weather in Israel vs Hong Kong
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Hong Kong | Jerusalem |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 68°/61°F (20°/16°C) | 58°/46°F (15°/8°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 83°/75°F (28°/24°C) | 78°/60°F (25°/15°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 88°/80°F (31°/27°C) | 85°/67°F (29°/20°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 76°/68°F (24°/20°C) | 68°/55°F (20°/13°C) |
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| Month | Hong Kong | Jerusalem |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 66°/58°F (18.7°/14.6°C) | 55°/44°F (12.8°/6.9°C) |
| Feb | 67°/60°F (19.4°/15.3°C) | 57°/45°F (13.8°/7.1°C) |
| Mar | 71°/64°F (21.9°/17.6°C) | 63°/49°F (17.0°/9.2°C) |
| Apr | 78°/70°F (25.6°/21.1°C) | 71°/54°F (21.5°/12.1°C) |
| May | 84°/76°F (28.8°/24.5°C) | 79°/61°F (25.9°/16.0°C) |
| Jun | 87°/80°F (30.7°/26.5°C) | 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.2°C) |
| Jul | 89°/80°F (31.6°/26.9°C) | 86°/68°F (30.0°/20.2°C) |
| Aug | 88°/80°F (31.3°/26.7°C) | 86°/68°F (29.9°/20.0°C) |
| Sep | 87°/79°F (30.5°/26.1°C) | 83°/66°F (28.4°/18.7°C) |
| Oct | 83°/75°F (28.1°/23.9°C) | 78°/62°F (25.3°/16.8°C) |
| Nov | 76°/69°F (24.5°/20.3°C) | 68°/55°F (19.9°/12.8°C) |
| Dec | 69°/61°F (20.4°/16.2°C) | 59°/48°F (15.2°/9.0°C) |
Hong Kong Observatory
Israel Meteorological ServiceCan you move from Hong Kong to Israel?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Hong Kong 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.
Hong Kong passport holder visiting Israel
Electronic Travel Authorisation
Israel passport holder visiting Hong Kong
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 Hong Kong?
Costs in Israel and Hong Kong are broadly similar overall, though categories like rent and dining differ between cities.
How much money do I need to move to Israel?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly ₪58,500 in Israel on a HK$590,000 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?
Hong Kong performs better than Israel across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Israel is 1.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.4 in Hong Kong.
What's the weather like in Israel compared to Hong Kong?
The average high temperature in Jerusalem is 72°F, compared to 79°F in Hong Kong. Jerusalem receives around 21.1 in of rainfall per year, while Hong Kong gets 95.7 in.
What language do they speak in Israel?
The official languages in Israel are Arabic and Hebrew. In Hong Kong, the official languages are Chinese and English.
