Moving to Spain from Israel
What to Expect
Considering a move from Israel to Spain? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Israel to Spain, you would find that Spain is 38.4% cheaper than Israel overall. A ₪230,000 salary in Israel would need to be roughly €40,800 in Spain to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Basque, Catalan, Galician and Spanish.
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How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 35.7% less
Groceries
pay 26.4% less
Transportation
pay 41.5% less
Housing
pay 38.4% less
Childcare
pay 63.6% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 49.1% 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 Spain?
What does your salary buy?
₪230,000 → €40,800
To maintain the same standard of living in Spain
Calculate with your salary →Cost of living by city
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 Spain cost about 32% less than cities in Israel.
Compare cities head-to-head
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Israel to Spain.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Spain compared to Israel.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
of residents who feel safe walking alone at night
per 100,000 people per year
Spain 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
Israel generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Spain leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Spain performs significantly better than Israel 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
Spain 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
Israel generally does better on employment & economy, though Spain leads in top income tax 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
percentage of adults who can read and write
Spain generally does better on family life, though Israel leads in education spending.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2013–2022), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2011–2014), Israel Ministry of Finance Tax Authority (2016), Agencia Tributaria, Spain (2016). How we calculate this
Weather in Spain vs Israel
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Jerusalem | Madrid |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 58°/46°F (15°/8°C) | 55°/40°F (13°/4°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 78°/60°F (25°/15°C) | 73°/53°F (23°/12°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 85°/67°F (29°/20°C) | 86°/64°F (30°/18°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 68°/55°F (20°/13°C) | 58°/44°F (14°/7°C) |
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| Month | Jerusalem | Madrid |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55°/44°F (12.8°/6.9°C) | 50°/37°F (9.8°/2.7°C) |
| Feb | 57°/45°F (13.8°/7.1°C) | 54°/39°F (12.0°/3.7°C) |
| Mar | 63°/49°F (17.0°/9.2°C) | 61°/43°F (16.3°/6.2°C) |
| Apr | 71°/54°F (21.5°/12.1°C) | 65°/46°F (18.2°/7.7°C) |
| May | 79°/61°F (25.9°/16.0°C) | 72°/52°F (22.2°/11.3°C) |
| Jun | 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.2°C) | 83°/61°F (28.2°/16.1°C) |
| Jul | 86°/68°F (30.0°/20.2°C) | 90°/66°F (32.1°/19.0°C) |
| Aug | 86°/68°F (29.9°/20.0°C) | 88°/66°F (31.3°/18.8°C) |
| Sep | 83°/66°F (28.4°/18.7°C) | 80°/60°F (26.4°/15.4°C) |
| Oct | 78°/62°F (25.3°/16.8°C) | 67°/51°F (19.4°/10.7°C) |
| Nov | 68°/55°F (19.9°/12.8°C) | 56°/43°F (13.5°/6.2°C) |
| Dec | 59°/48°F (15.2°/9.0°C) | 50°/38°F (10.0°/3.6°C) |
Data:
Israel Meteorological Service,
Agencia Estatal de Meteorología
Can you move from Israel to Spain?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Israel and Spain. To live, work, or study long-term in Spain, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Spain's immigration authority.
Israel passport holder visiting Spain
Visa Free
Spain 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 Spain than Israel?
On average Spain is about 38% less expensive than Israel, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Spain?
Budget about €10,200 for 3 months in Spain (based on a ₪230,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Spain?
Connectivity is usually fine (Spain: 39.2 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Spain offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Spain safe for expats?
Spain generally does better on safety, though Israel leads in feel safe walking at night. The homicide rate in Spain is 0.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.6 in Israel. About 78% of people in Spain feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Spain compared to Israel?
Israel generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Spain leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 42.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Spain, compared to 38.0 in Israel. Spain scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Israel: 85).
What's the weather like in Spain compared to Israel?
The average high temperature in Madrid is 68°F, compared to 72°F in Jerusalem. Madrid receives around 16.6 in of rainfall per year, while Jerusalem gets 21.1 in.
What language do they speak in Spain?
The official languages in Spain are Basque, Catalan, Galician and Spanish. In Israel, the official languages are Arabic and Hebrew.
