Moving to Israel from Kuwait
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Kuwait to Israel — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Kuwait to Israel, you would find that Israel is 2.6 times more expensive than Kuwait overall. A KWD23,208 salary in Kuwait would need to be roughly ₪364,776 in Israel to maintain the same lifestyle. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Jerusalem averages 72°F vs 94°F in Kuwait City, making it significantly cooler.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
How your spending power changes when you relocate from Kuwait to Israel.
What does your salary buy?
KWD23,208 → ₪364,776
To maintain the same standard of living in Israel
Calculate with your salary →The biggest cost differences at a glance
Restaurants
pay 4.3 times more
Groceries
pay 97.7% more
Transportation
pay 2.6 times more
Housing
pay 2.0 times more
Childcare
pay 3.2 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 90.9% more
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Kuwait and Israel stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Kuwait generally does better on safety, though Israel leads in road traffic deaths.
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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Kuwait generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Israel 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
Israel performs significantly better than Kuwait 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
Israel generally does better on infrastructure, though Kuwait 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
Kuwait performs better than Israel across all employment & economy metrics.
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
Israel performs significantly better than Kuwait across all family life metrics.
Data: Ministry of Finance, Kuwait, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Kuwait City | Jerusalem |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 73°/51°F (23°/11°C) | 58°/46°F (15°/8°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 104°/76°F (40°/25°C) | 78°/60°F (25°/15°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 114°/84°F (46°/29°C) | 85°/67°F (29°/20°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 84°/60°F (29°/15°C) | 68°/55°F (20°/13°C) |
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| Month | Kuwait City | Jerusalem |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 67°/47°F (19.5°/8.5°C) | 55°/44°F (12.8°/6.9°C) |
| Feb | 71°/50°F (21.8°/10.0°C) | 57°/45°F (13.8°/7.1°C) |
| Mar | 80°/57°F (26.9°/14.0°C) | 63°/49°F (17.0°/9.2°C) |
| Apr | 93°/67°F (33.9°/19.5°C) | 71°/54°F (21.5°/12.1°C) |
| May | 106°/78°F (40.9°/25.4°C) | 79°/61°F (25.9°/16.0°C) |
| Jun | 114°/84°F (45.5°/28.9°C) | 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.2°C) |
| Jul | 116°/87°F (46.7°/30.7°C) | 86°/68°F (30.0°/20.2°C) |
| Aug | 116°/85°F (46.9°/29.5°C) | 86°/68°F (29.9°/20.0°C) |
| Sep | 111°/79°F (43.7°/26.2°C) | 83°/66°F (28.4°/18.7°C) |
| Oct | 98°/71°F (36.6°/21.5°C) | 78°/62°F (25.3°/16.8°C) |
| Nov | 82°/58°F (27.8°/14.5°C) | 68°/55°F (19.9°/12.8°C) |
| Dec | 71°/50°F (21.9°/9.9°C) | 59°/48°F (15.2°/9.0°C) |
Data:
Meteorological Department,
Israel Meteorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Kuwait and Israel. To live, work, or study long-term in Israel, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Israel's immigration authority.
Kuwait passport holder visiting Israel
Visa Required
Israel passport holder visiting Kuwait
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Israel than Kuwait?
Day-to-day costs in Israel run about 74% higher than Kuwait on average; specific cities can swing further.
How much money do I need to move to Israel?
A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a KWD23,208 comparable salary, that's around ₪91,194 in Israel for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, deposits, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Israel?
With 29.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Israel can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Kuwait and Israel.
Is Israel safe for expats?
Kuwait generally does better on safety, though Israel leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Israel is 1.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.2 in Kuwait.
How is healthcare in Israel compared to Kuwait?
Kuwait generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Israel leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 37.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Israel, compared to 22.9 in Kuwait. Israel scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Kuwait: 78).
What's the weather like in Israel compared to Kuwait?
The average high temperature in Jerusalem is 72°F, compared to 94°F in Kuwait City. Jerusalem receives around 21.1 in of rainfall per year, while Kuwait City gets 4.6 in.
What language do they speak in Israel?
The official languages in Israel are Arabic and Hebrew. In Kuwait, the official language is Arabic.
