Moving to Germany from Israel
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Israel to Germany — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Israel to Germany, you would find that Germany is 28.3% cheaper than Israel overall. A ₪230,000 salary in Israel would need to be roughly €47,400 in Germany to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in German. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Berlin averages 56°F vs 72°F in Jerusalem, making it significantly cooler.
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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 26.9% less
Groceries
pay 20.3% less
Transportation
pay 22.3% less
Housing
pay 33.4% less
Childcare
pay 47.8% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 31.7% 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.
What salary do you need in Germany?
What does your salary buy?
₪230,000 → €47,400
To maintain the same standard of living in Germany
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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 Germany cost about 29% less than cities in Israel.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Israel to Germany, based on official data.
people moved from Israel to Germany · OECD (latest data available)
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Israel to Germany.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
of residents who feel safe walking alone at night
per 100,000 people per year
Germany generally does better on safety, though Israel leads in feel safe walking at night.
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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Germany generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Israel leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Israel performs better than Germany 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
share of households with internet
Germany 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
Germany 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
Israel performs better than Germany across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2022), World Health Organization (2024), Israel Ministry of Finance Tax Authority (2016), Federal Central Tax Office (BZSt) (2016), The World Factbook (2014). How we calculate this
Weather in Germany vs Israel
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Jerusalem | Berlin |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 58°/46°F (15°/8°C) | 41°/31°F (5°/-1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 78°/60°F (25°/15°C) | 64°/47°F (18°/8°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 85°/67°F (29°/20°C) | 72°/55°F (22°/13°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 68°/55°F (20°/13°C) | 47°/37°F (8°/3°C) |
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| Month | Jerusalem | Berlin |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55°/44°F (12.8°/6.9°C) | 37°/29°F (2.9°/-1.9°C) |
| Feb | 57°/45°F (13.8°/7.1°C) | 40°/29°F (4.2°/-1.5°C) |
| Mar | 63°/49°F (17.0°/9.2°C) | 47°/34°F (8.5°/1.3°C) |
| Apr | 71°/54°F (21.5°/12.1°C) | 56°/40°F (13.2°/4.2°C) |
| May | 79°/61°F (25.9°/16.0°C) | 66°/48°F (18.9°/9.0°C) |
| Jun | 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.2°C) | 71°/54°F (21.6°/12.3°C) |
| Jul | 86°/68°F (30.0°/20.2°C) | 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.3°C) |
| Aug | 86°/68°F (29.9°/20.0°C) | 74°/57°F (23.6°/14.1°C) |
| Sep | 83°/66°F (28.4°/18.7°C) | 66°/51°F (18.8°/10.6°C) |
| Oct | 78°/62°F (25.3°/16.8°C) | 56°/44°F (13.4°/6.4°C) |
| Nov | 68°/55°F (19.9°/12.8°C) | 45°/36°F (7.1°/2.2°C) |
| Dec | 59°/48°F (15.2°/9.0°C) | 40°/31°F (4.4°/-0.4°C) |
Israel Meteorological Service
Deutscher WetterdienstCan you move from Israel to Germany?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Israel and Germany. To live, work, or study long-term in Germany, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Germany's immigration authority.
Israel passport holder visiting Germany
Visa Free
Germany passport holder visiting Israel
Electronic Travel AuthorisationData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Germany than Israel?
Yes — Germany is on average about 28% cheaper than Israel. City-level variation can be significant.
How much money do I need to move to Germany?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly €11,850 in Germany on a ₪230,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Germany?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Germany has 45.6 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 Germany safe for expats?
Germany generally does better on safety, though Israel leads in feel safe walking at night. The homicide rate in Germany is 0.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.6 in Israel. About 72% of people in Germany feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Germany compared to Israel?
Germany generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Israel leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 45.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Germany, compared to 38.0 in Israel. Germany scores 88 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Israel: 85).
What's the weather like in Germany compared to Israel?
The average high temperature in Berlin is 56°F, compared to 72°F in Jerusalem. Berlin receives around 22.5 in of rainfall per year, while Jerusalem gets 21.1 in.
What language do they speak in Germany?
The official language in Germany is German. In Israel, the official languages are Arabic and Hebrew.
