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 is 16.0% more expensive than Hong Kong overall. A HK$587,771 salary in Hong Kong would need to be roughly ₪186,362 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.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
What to expect for your wallet after moving from Hong Kong to Israel.
What does your salary buy?
HK$587,771 → ₪186,362
To maintain the same standard of living in Israel
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 2.4 times more
Groceries
pay 12.5% less
Transportation
pay 5.8% less
Housing
pay 11.8% less
Childcare
pay 23.1% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 1.0% less
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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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
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
Hong Kong 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
Hong Kong generally does better on family life, though Israel leads in education spending.
Data: Inland Revenue Department, Hong Kong, 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 | 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 ServiceVisitor Visa Requirements
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?
Yes — Israel is on average about 11% cheaper than Hong Kong. City-level variation can be significant.
How much money do I need to move to Israel?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly ₪46,590 in Israel on a HK$587,771 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, deposits, visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Israel?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Israel has 29.4 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.
