Moving to Israel from Maldives

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Maldives to Israel, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and Hebrew. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Israel compared to Maldives.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

MV
0.6
IL
1.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MV
1.3
IL
4.2

Maldives performs better than Israel across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MV
$2,288
IL
$4,033
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MV
21.6
IL
37.1

Maldives generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Israel leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

MV
29.0
IL
15.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MV
3.6t
IL
5.8t

Maldives generally does better on environment, though Israel leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MV
17.4
IL
29.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MV
15.7%
IL
132.0%

Israel generally does better on infrastructure, though Maldives leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MV
4.1%
IL
3.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MV
$22,400
IL
$48,300

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MV
76.9 yrs
IL
83.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MV
25.7
IL
3.6

Israel generally does better on family life, though Maldives leads in literacy rate.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Maldives 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.

Maldives passport

Maldives passport holder visiting Israel

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

Israel passport holder visiting Maldives

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Israel?

Connectivity is usually fine (Israel: 29.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Israel offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Israel safe for expats?

Maldives performs better than Israel across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Israel is 1.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Maldives.

How is healthcare in Israel compared to Maldives?

Maldives 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 21.6 in Maldives. Israel scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Maldives: 61).

What language do they speak in Israel?

The official languages in Israel are Arabic and Hebrew. In Maldives, the official language is Maldivian.

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At a Glance

MV IL
Population 390,164 8,914,885
Currency Maldivian Rufiyaa (MVR) Israeli New Sheqel (₪)
Languages Maldivian Arabic, Hebrew
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +960 +972
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 100