Moving to New Caledonia from Israel

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in New Caledonia compared to Israel.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

IL
1.6
NC
3.1

Israel performs better than New Caledonia across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

IL
5.8t
NC
17.1t

Israel performs better than New Caledonia across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

IL
29.4
NC
19.2
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

IL
90.0%
NC
82.0%

Israel performs better than New Caledonia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

IL
3.4%
NC
11.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

IL
$48,300
NC
$35,700

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

IL
83.3 yrs
NC
78.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IL
3.6
NC
5.0

Israel performs better than New Caledonia 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.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Noumea Rain: 42.2 in/yr (1072 mm)
79° / 68°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Jerusalem Noumea
Jan–Mar 58°/46°F (15°/8°C) 84°/73°F (29°/23°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/60°F (25°/15°C) 77°/68°F (25°/20°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/67°F (29°/20°C) 74°/63°F (23°/17°C)
Oct–Dec 68°/55°F (20°/13°C) 81°/69°F (27°/21°C)
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Month Jerusalem Noumea
Jan 55°/44°F (12.8°/6.9°C) 84°/73°F (28.9°/23.0°C)
Feb 57°/45°F (13.8°/7.1°C) 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.2°C)
Mar 63°/49°F (17.0°/9.2°C) 83°/73°F (28.5°/22.8°C)
Apr 71°/54°F (21.5°/12.1°C) 80°/71°F (26.9°/21.4°C)
May 79°/61°F (25.9°/16.0°C) 77°/68°F (25.2°/19.8°C)
Jun 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.2°C) 75°/65°F (23.7°/18.5°C)
Jul 86°/68°F (30.0°/20.2°C) 73°/63°F (22.6°/17.2°C)
Aug 86°/68°F (29.9°/20.0°C) 73°/63°F (22.8°/17.2°C)
Sep 83°/66°F (28.4°/18.7°C) 75°/64°F (23.8°/17.7°C)
Oct 78°/62°F (25.3°/16.8°C) 78°/67°F (25.5°/19.2°C)
Nov 68°/55°F (19.9°/12.8°C) 81°/69°F (27.0°/20.7°C)
Dec 59°/48°F (15.2°/9.0°C) 83°/71°F (28.2°/21.9°C)

Data: Israel Meteorological Service Israel Meteorological Service, Météo-France Regional Service New Caledonia, Wallis and Futuna Météo-France Regional Service New Caledonia, Wallis and Futuna

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Israel passport

Israel passport holder visiting New Caledonia

Visa Free
Israel passport holders can enter New Caledonia 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 New Caledonia?

Connectivity is usually fine (New Caledonia: 19.2 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does New Caledonia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is New Caledonia safe for expats?

Israel performs better than New Caledonia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in New Caledonia is 3.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.6 in Israel.

What's the weather like in New Caledonia compared to Israel?

The average high temperature in Noumea is 79°F, compared to 72°F in Jerusalem. Noumea receives around 42.2 in of rainfall per year, while Jerusalem gets 21.1 in.

What language do they speak in New Caledonia?

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

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At a Glance

IL NC
Population 8,914,885 297,160
Currency Israeli New Sheqel (₪) CFP Franc (CFPF)
Languages Arabic, Hebrew French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +972 +687
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 100