Moving to Brazil from Israel

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Israel to Brazil? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Israel to Brazil, you would find that Brazil is 55.5% cheaper than Israel overall. A ₪210,139 salary in Israel would need to be roughly R$150,719 in Brazil to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Portuguese.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Israel and Brazil.

What does your salary buy?

₪210,139 R$150,719

To maintain the same standard of living in Brazil

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 66.9% less

Groceries

pay 45.2% less

Transportation

pay 43.1% less

Housing

pay 65.5% less

Childcare

pay 58.3% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 67.1% less

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Exchange rate: 1 ILS = 1.8 BRL (June 2026)

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 Israel to Brazil.

Living there in 2020
2,554 ↑ 9% vs 2015

people born in Israel live in Brazil · UN DESA

Who's moving to Brazil?

Top countries of origin for Brazil's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Brazil compared to Israel.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

IL
1.6
BR
20.6
Feel safe walking at night United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

IL
80%
BR
48%

Israel performs better than Brazil across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

IL
$4,033
BR
$2,070
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

IL
37.1
BR
21.4

Israel generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Brazil leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

IL
15.0
BR
23.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

IL
5.8t
BR
2.3t

Israel generally does better on environment, though Brazil leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

IL
29.4
BR
21.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

IL
132.0%
BR
1.5%

Israel generally does better on infrastructure, though Brazil leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

IL
3.4%
BR
8.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

IL
$48,300
BR
$18,600

Israel generally does better on employment & economy, though Brazil leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

IL
83.3 yrs
BR
75.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IL
3.6
BR
13.3

Israel performs better than Brazil across all family life metrics.

Data: Israel Ministry of Finance Tax Authority, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Jerusalem Rain: 21.1 in/yr (537 mm)
72° / 57°F

Avg. annual high / low

Brasilia Rain: 61.1 in/yr (1552 mm)
80° / 61°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Jerusalem Brasilia
Jan–Mar 58°/46°F (15°/8°C) 80°/63°F (27°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/60°F (25°/15°C) 78°/59°F (26°/15°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/67°F (29°/20°C) 80°/58°F (27°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 68°/55°F (20°/13°C) 80°/64°F (27°/17°C)
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Month Jerusalem Brasilia
Jan 55°/44°F (12.8°/6.9°C) 80°/63°F (26.9°/17.4°C)
Feb 57°/45°F (13.8°/7.1°C) 80°/63°F (26.7°/17.4°C)
Mar 63°/49°F (17.0°/9.2°C) 81°/64°F (27.1°/17.5°C)
Apr 71°/54°F (21.5°/12.1°C) 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C)
May 79°/61°F (25.9°/16.0°C) 78°/59°F (25.7°/15.0°C)
Jun 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.2°C) 77°/56°F (25.2°/13.3°C)
Jul 86°/68°F (30.0°/20.2°C) 77°/55°F (25.1°/12.9°C)
Aug 86°/68°F (29.9°/20.0°C) 81°/58°F (27.3°/14.6°C)
Sep 83°/66°F (28.4°/18.7°C) 83°/61°F (28.3°/16.0°C)
Oct 78°/62°F (25.3°/16.8°C) 82°/63°F (27.5°/17.4°C)
Nov 68°/55°F (19.9°/12.8°C) 80°/64°F (26.6°/17.5°C)
Dec 59°/48°F (15.2°/9.0°C) 79°/64°F (26.2°/17.5°C)

Data: Israel Meteorological Service Israel Meteorological Service, Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Israel and Brazil. To live, work, or study long-term in Brazil, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Brazil's immigration authority.

Israel passport

Israel passport holder visiting Brazil

Visa Free
Israel passport holders can enter Brazil without a visa.
Brazil passport

Brazil passport holder visiting Israel

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Brazil passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter Israel.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it cheaper to live in Brazil than Israel?

On average Brazil is about 60% less expensive than Israel, with major cities narrowing the gap.

How much money do I need to move to Brazil?

Budget about R$37,680 for 3 months in Brazil (based on a ₪210,139 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, rental deposit, visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Brazil?

Connectivity is usually fine (Brazil: 21.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Brazil offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Brazil safe for expats?

Israel performs better than Brazil across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Brazil is 20.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.6 in Israel. About 48% of people in Brazil feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in Brazil compared to Israel?

Israel generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Brazil leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 21.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Brazil, compared to 37.1 in Israel. Brazil scores 80 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Israel: 85).

What's the weather like in Brazil compared to Israel?

The average high temperature in Brasilia is 80°F, compared to 72°F in Jerusalem. Brasilia receives around 61.1 in of rainfall per year, while Jerusalem gets 21.1 in.

What language do they speak in Brazil?

The official language in Brazil is Portuguese. In Israel, the official languages are Arabic and Hebrew.

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At a Glance

IL BR
Population 8,914,885 217,240,060
Currency Israeli New Sheqel (₪) Brazilian Real (R$)
Languages Arabic, Hebrew Portuguese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +972 +55
Time zones 1 4
Emergency number 100 190