Moving to Greenland from Israel

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Israel to Greenland, and you’d need to navigate life in Greenlandic.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Greenland compared to Israel.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

IL
1.6
GL
5.3

Israel performs better than Greenland across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate World Health Organization, 2024

share of adults with obesity

IL
22.2%
GL
28.1%

Israel performs better than Greenland across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

IL
5.8t
GL
10.4t

Israel performs better than Greenland across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

IL
29.2
GL
32.0
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

IL
88.2%
GL
69.5%

Israel generally does better on infrastructure, though Greenland leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

IL
3.5%
GL
9.1%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

IL
$60,337
GL
$58,499

Israel generally does better on employment & economy, though Greenland leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

IL
83.2 yrs
GL
70.3 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IL
2.7
GL
8.8

Israel generally does better on family life, though Greenland leads in education spending.

Sources: World Bank (2016–2025), The World Factbook (2011–2022), World Health Organization (2024). How we calculate this

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Israel passport

Israel passport holder visiting Greenland

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Greenland?

Connectivity is usually fine (Greenland: 32.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Greenland offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Greenland safe for expats?

Israel performs better than Greenland across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Greenland is 5.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.6 in Israel.

How is healthcare in Greenland compared to Israel?

Israel performs better than Greenland across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What language do they speak in Greenland?

The official language in Greenland is Greenlandic. In Israel, the official languages are Arabic and Hebrew.

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At a Glance

IL GL
Population 10,122,800 56,831
Currency Israeli New Sheqel (₪) Danish Krone (DKK)
Languages Arabic, Hebrew Greenlandic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +972 +299
Time zones 1 4
Emergency number 100 —