Moving to United Kingdom from Israel
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Israel to United Kingdom — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Israel to United Kingdom, you would find that United Kingdom is 15.0% cheaper than Israel overall. A ₪230,000 salary in Israel would need to be roughly £47,400 in United Kingdom to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — London averages 60°F vs 72°F in Jerusalem, making it significantly cooler.
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The biggest cost differences at a glance
Restaurants
pay 28.1% less
Groceries
pay 25.1% less
Transportation
pay 12.8% less
Housing
pay 5.9% less
Childcare
pay 5.4% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 14.3% 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 United Kingdom?
What does your salary buy?
₪230,000 → £47,400
To maintain the same standard of living in United Kingdom
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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 United Kingdom cost about 13% less than cities in Israel.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Israel to United Kingdom, and how the trend has changed.
Key Indicator Comparison
How Israel and United Kingdom stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
United Kingdom performs significantly better than Israel across all safety metrics.
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 United Kingdom leads in health coverage index.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
United Kingdom 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
United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom 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
Israel performs better than United Kingdom across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2017–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Israel Ministry of Finance Tax Authority (2016), HM Revenue & Customs (2016), The World Factbook (2014). How we calculate this
Weather in United Kingdom vs Israel
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Jerusalem | London |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 58°/46°F (15°/8°C) | 49°/38°F (9°/3°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 78°/60°F (25°/15°C) | 64°/48°F (18°/9°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 85°/67°F (29°/20°C) | 72°/56°F (22°/13°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 68°/55°F (20°/13°C) | 53°/43°F (12°/6°C) |
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| Month | Jerusalem | London |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55°/44°F (12.8°/6.9°C) | 47°/38°F (8.1°/3.1°C) |
| Feb | 57°/45°F (13.8°/7.1°C) | 47°/37°F (8.6°/2.7°C) |
| Mar | 63°/49°F (17.0°/9.2°C) | 53°/40°F (11.6°/4.6°C) |
| Apr | 71°/54°F (21.5°/12.1°C) | 58°/43°F (14.6°/5.9°C) |
| May | 79°/61°F (25.9°/16.0°C) | 65°/48°F (18.1°/8.9°C) |
| Jun | 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.2°C) | 70°/53°F (21.0°/11.8°C) |
| Jul | 86°/68°F (30.0°/20.2°C) | 74°/57°F (23.4°/13.7°C) |
| Aug | 86°/68°F (29.9°/20.0°C) | 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C) |
| Sep | 83°/66°F (28.4°/18.7°C) | 68°/53°F (20.0°/11.4°C) |
| Oct | 78°/62°F (25.3°/16.8°C) | 60°/48°F (15.5°/8.8°C) |
| Nov | 68°/55°F (19.9°/12.8°C) | 52°/42°F (11.3°/5.8°C) |
| Dec | 59°/48°F (15.2°/9.0°C) | 47°/38°F (8.4°/3.4°C) |
Israel Meteorological Service
Met OfficeCan you move from Israel to United Kingdom?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Israel and United Kingdom. To live, work, or study long-term in United Kingdom, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check United Kingdom's immigration authority.
Israel passport holder visiting United Kingdom
Electronic Travel Authorisation
United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom than Israel?
Generally yes: United Kingdom runs about 15% cheaper than Israel on average, though it depends heavily on the city.
How much money do I need to move to United Kingdom?
A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a ₪230,000 comparable salary, that's around £11,850 in United Kingdom for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from United Kingdom?
With 42.2 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, United Kingdom can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Israel and United Kingdom.
Is United Kingdom safe for expats?
United Kingdom performs significantly better than Israel across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in United Kingdom is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.6 in Israel.
How is healthcare in United Kingdom compared to Israel?
Israel generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United Kingdom leads in health coverage index. There are 33.0 doctors per 10,000 people in United Kingdom, compared to 38.0 in Israel. United Kingdom scores 88 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Israel: 85).
What's the weather like in United Kingdom compared to Israel?
The average high temperature in London is 60°F, compared to 72°F in Jerusalem. London receives around 22.0 in of rainfall per year, while Jerusalem gets 21.1 in.
What language do they speak in United Kingdom?
The official language in United Kingdom is English. In Israel, the official languages are Arabic and Hebrew.
