Moving to Guinea from Israel

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Israel to Guinea, and you’d need to navigate life in French. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Conakry averages 88°F vs 72°F in Jerusalem, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Israel to Guinea.

Living there in 2020
9 ↓ 18% vs 2015

people born in Israel live in Guinea · UN DESA

Who's moving to Guinea?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Guinea compared to Israel.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

IL
4.2
GN
37.4

Israel performs better than Guinea across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

IL
$4,033
GN
$169
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

IL
37.1
GN
0.2

Israel generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guinea 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
GN
94.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

IL
5.8t
GN
0.4t

Israel generally does better on environment, though Guinea 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
GN
0.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

IL
132.0%
GN
1.4%

Israel generally does better on infrastructure, though Guinea 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%
GN
5.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

IL
$48,300
GN
$4,000

Israel generally does better on employment & economy, though Guinea 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
GN
63.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IL
3.6
GN
49.6

Israel performs better than Guinea 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

Conakry Rain: 146.9 in/yr (3730 mm)
88° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Jerusalem Conakry
Jan–Mar 58°/46°F (15°/8°C) 89°/74°F (32°/23°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/60°F (25°/15°C) 89°/75°F (32°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/67°F (29°/20°C) 84°/74°F (29°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 68°/55°F (20°/13°C) 88°/74°F (31°/24°C)
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Month Jerusalem Conakry
Jan 55°/44°F (12.8°/6.9°C) 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.3°C)
Feb 57°/45°F (13.8°/7.1°C) 89°/74°F (31.9°/23.2°C)
Mar 63°/49°F (17.0°/9.2°C) 90°/75°F (32.2°/24.1°C)
Apr 71°/54°F (21.5°/12.1°C) 90°/76°F (32.3°/24.6°C)
May 79°/61°F (25.9°/16.0°C) 89°/76°F (31.9°/24.6°C)
Jun 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.2°C) 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.6°C)
Jul 86°/68°F (30.0°/20.2°C) 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.1°C)
Aug 86°/68°F (29.9°/20.0°C) 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.1°C)
Sep 83°/66°F (28.4°/18.7°C) 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.2°C)
Oct 78°/62°F (25.3°/16.8°C) 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.2°C)
Nov 68°/55°F (19.9°/12.8°C) 89°/75°F (31.4°/24.1°C)
Dec 59°/48°F (15.2°/9.0°C) 89°/74°F (31.8°/23.3°C)

Data: Israel Meteorological Service Israel Meteorological Service, Agence Nationale de la Météorologie Agence Nationale de la Météorologie

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Israel passport

Israel passport holder visiting Guinea

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Israel passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Guinea.
Guinea passport

Guinea passport holder visiting Israel

Visa Required
Guinea passport holders need a visa to enter Israel.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Guinea?

Connectivity is usually fine (Guinea: 0.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Guinea offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Guinea safe for expats?

Israel performs better than Guinea across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Guinea compared to Israel?

Israel generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guinea leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 0.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Guinea, compared to 37.1 in Israel. Guinea scores 40 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Israel: 85).

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

The average high temperature in Conakry is 88°F, compared to 72°F in Jerusalem. Conakry receives around 146.9 in of rainfall per year, while Jerusalem gets 21.1 in.

What language do they speak in Guinea?

The official language in Guinea is French. In Israel, the official languages are Arabic and Hebrew.

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At a Glance

IL GN
Population 8,914,885 13,237,832
Currency Israeli New Sheqel (₪) Guinean Franc (GNF)
Languages Arabic, Hebrew French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +972 +224
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 100