Moving to Israel from Iran
What to Expect
Considering a move from Iran to Israel? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Iran to Israel, you would find that Israel is 5.7 times more expensive than Iran overall. A IRR103,166,250,000 salary in Iran would need to be roughly ₪412,413 in Israel to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and Hebrew.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Iran and Israel.
What does your salary buy?
IRR103,166,250,000 → ₪412,413
To maintain the same standard of living in Israel
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 4.1 times more
Groceries
pay 3.5 times more
Transportation
pay 3.8 times more
Housing
pay 6.8 times more
Childcare
pay 12.8 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 6.6 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.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Iran to Israel.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Israel compared to Iran.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Israel performs significantly better than Iran across all safety metrics.
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
Iran generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Israel leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Israel performs significantly better than Iran across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Israel generally does better on infrastructure, though Iran leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Israel performs significantly better than Iran 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
percentage of adults who can read and write
Israel performs significantly better than Iran across all family life metrics.
Data: 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 | Tehran | Jerusalem |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 52°/35°F (11°/2°C) | 58°/46°F (15°/8°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 82°/61°F (28°/16°C) | 78°/60°F (25°/15°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 94°/72°F (35°/22°C) | 85°/67°F (29°/20°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 62°/44°F (17°/7°C) | 68°/55°F (20°/13°C) |
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| Month | Tehran | Jerusalem |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45°/30°F (7.2°/-1.1°C) | 55°/44°F (12.8°/6.9°C) |
| Feb | 50°/33°F (9.9°/0.7°C) | 57°/45°F (13.8°/7.1°C) |
| Mar | 60°/41°F (15.4°/5.2°C) | 63°/49°F (17.0°/9.2°C) |
| Apr | 71°/52°F (21.9°/10.9°C) | 71°/54°F (21.5°/12.1°C) |
| May | 82°/61°F (28.0°/16.1°C) | 79°/61°F (25.9°/16.0°C) |
| Jun | 93°/70°F (34.1°/20.9°C) | 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.2°C) |
| Jul | 98°/75°F (36.8°/24.0°C) | 86°/68°F (30.0°/20.2°C) |
| Aug | 96°/73°F (35.4°/23.0°C) | 86°/68°F (29.9°/20.0°C) |
| Sep | 89°/67°F (31.5°/19.2°C) | 83°/66°F (28.4°/18.7°C) |
| Oct | 75°/55°F (24.0°/12.9°C) | 78°/62°F (25.3°/16.8°C) |
| Nov | 62°/44°F (16.5°/6.7°C) | 68°/55°F (19.9°/12.8°C) |
| Dec | 50°/34°F (9.8°/1.3°C) | 59°/48°F (15.2°/9.0°C) |
Israel Meteorological ServiceVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Iran 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.
Iran passport holder visiting Israel
Visa Required
Israel passport holder visiting Iran
Visa RequiredData: 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 Iran?
On average Israel is around 88% pricier than Iran, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Israel?
Budget about ₪103,103 for 3 months in Israel (based on a IRR103,166,250,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, rental deposit, visa fees.
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 Iran across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Israel is 1.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.4 in Iran.
How is healthcare in Israel compared to Iran?
Iran 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 15.1 in Iran. Israel scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Iran: 74).
What's the weather like in Israel compared to Iran?
The average high temperature in Jerusalem is 72°F, compared to 72°F in Tehran. Jerusalem receives around 21.1 in of rainfall per year, while Tehran gets 9.1 in.
What language do they speak in Israel?
The official languages in Israel are Arabic and Hebrew. In Iran, the official language is Persian (Farsi).
