Moving to Israel from Indonesia
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Indonesia to Israel — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Indonesia to Israel, you would find that Israel is 4.0 times more expensive than Indonesia overall. A IDR1,339,545,000 salary in Indonesia would need to be roughly ₪601,743 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. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Jerusalem averages 72°F vs 89°F in Jakarta, making it significantly cooler. What to expect for your wallet after moving from Indonesia to Israel. What does your salary buy? IDR1,339,545,000 → ₪601,743 To maintain the same standard of living in Israel Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day Restaurants pay 7.4 times more Groceries pay 85.3% more Transportation pay 3.4 times more Housing pay 3.9 times more Childcare pay 6.0 times more Entertainment and Sports pay 3.6 times 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 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 162% more than cities in Indonesia. Compare cities head-to-head We've teamed up with a vetted network of international movers to help MyLifeElsewhere readers plan their move with confidence. Tell us about your move and get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes in under 2 minutes. How many people actually move from Indonesia to Israel, based on official data. Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Indonesia to Israel. per 100,000 people per year of residents who feel safe walking alone at night per 100,000 people per year Israel generally does better on safety, though Indonesia leads in homicide rate. 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 Indonesia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Israel leads in doctors per 10,000 people. deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year Indonesia generally does better on environment, though Israel leads in air pollution deaths. fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work higher means greater strain on freshwater supply annual consumption — reflects grid capacity share of households with internet Israel generally does better on infrastructure, though Indonesia leads in water stress level. 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 Indonesia generally does better on employment & economy, though Israel leads in unemployment rate. 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 Israel performs significantly better than Indonesia across all family life metrics. Data: Direktorat Jenderal Pajak, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank Monthly averages — select a city to compare. Avg. annual high / low Avg. annual high / low Data: Short-stay tourist visa rules between Indonesia 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. Indonesia passport holder visiting Israel Israel passport holder visiting Indonesia Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements. No — Israel is on average about 167% more expensive than Indonesia. City-level variation matters. Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly ₪150,436 in Israel on a IDR1,339,545,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees). 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. Israel generally does better on safety, though Indonesia leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Israel is 1.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Indonesia. About 80% of people in Israel feel safe walking alone at night. Indonesia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Israel leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 37.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Israel, compared to 6.9 in Indonesia. Israel scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Indonesia: 55). The average high temperature in Jerusalem is 72°F, compared to 89°F in Jakarta. Jerusalem receives around 21.1 in of rainfall per year, while Jakarta gets 65.2 in. The official languages in Israel are Arabic and Hebrew. In Indonesia, the official language is Indonesian. How Far Will Your Money Go?
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Months Jakarta Jerusalem Jan–Mar 87°/76°F (31°/25°C) 58°/46°F (15°/8°C) Apr–Jun 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) 78°/60°F (25°/15°C) Jul–Sep 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) 85°/67°F (29°/20°C) Oct–Dec 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) 68°/55°F (20°/13°C) View all months
Month Jakarta Jerusalem Jan 86°/76°F (29.9°/24.2°C) 55°/44°F (12.8°/6.9°C) Feb 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.3°C) 57°/45°F (13.8°/7.1°C) Mar 89°/77°F (31.5°/25.2°C) 63°/49°F (17.0°/9.2°C) Apr 90°/77°F (32.5°/25.1°C) 71°/54°F (21.5°/12.1°C) May 90°/78°F (32.5°/25.4°C) 79°/61°F (25.9°/16.0°C) Jun 89°/77°F (31.4°/24.8°C) 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.2°C) Jul 90°/77°F (32.3°/25.1°C) 86°/68°F (30.0°/20.2°C) Aug 90°/77°F (32.0°/24.9°C) 86°/68°F (29.9°/20.0°C) Sep 91°/78°F (33.0°/25.5°C) 83°/66°F (28.4°/18.7°C) Oct 91°/78°F (32.7°/25.5°C) 78°/62°F (25.3°/16.8°C) Nov 88°/77°F (31.3°/24.9°C) 68°/55°F (19.9°/12.8°C) Dec 90°/77°F (32.0°/24.9°C) 59°/48°F (15.2°/9.0°C) 
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