Moving to Israel from Nigeria
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Nigeria to Israel — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Nigeria to Israel, you would find that Israel is 4.5 times more expensive than Nigeria overall. A NGN103,376,008 salary in Nigeria would need to be roughly ₪497,309 in Israel to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and Hebrew. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Jerusalem averages 72°F vs 91°F in Abuja, making it significantly cooler.
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What to expect for your wallet after moving from Nigeria to Israel.
What does your salary buy?
NGN103,376,008 → ₪497,309
To maintain the same standard of living in Israel
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Restaurants
pay 6.4 times more
Groceries
pay 61.6% more
Transportation
pay 2.1 times more
Housing
pay 3.0 times more
Childcare
pay 10.4 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 4.7 times 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
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Nigeria 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
Israel performs significantly better than Nigeria 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
Nigeria 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
Nigeria generally does better on environment, though Israel leads in air pollution deaths.
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
Israel generally does better on infrastructure, though Nigeria leads in water stress level.
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
Nigeria generally does better on employment & economy, though Israel leads in gdp per capita.
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 Nigeria across all family life metrics.
Data: Federal Inland Revenue Service, Nigeria, 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 | Abuja | Jerusalem |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 97°/74°F (36°/23°C) | 58°/46°F (15°/8°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 91°/69°F (33°/21°C) | 78°/60°F (25°/15°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 85°/66°F (29°/19°C) | 85°/67°F (29°/20°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 93°/64°F (34°/18°C) | 68°/55°F (20°/13°C) |
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| Month | Abuja | Jerusalem |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 94°/69°F (34.7°/20.4°C) | 55°/44°F (12.8°/6.9°C) |
| Feb | 98°/78°F (36.8°/25.5°C) | 57°/45°F (13.8°/7.1°C) |
| Mar | 98°/76°F (36.9°/24.3°C) | 63°/49°F (17.0°/9.2°C) |
| Apr | 96°/76°F (35.6°/24.7°C) | 71°/54°F (21.5°/12.1°C) |
| May | 91°/67°F (32.7°/19.5°C) | 79°/61°F (25.9°/16.0°C) |
| Jun | 87°/65°F (30.6°/18.3°C) | 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.2°C) |
| Jul | 84°/71°F (29.1°/21.9°C) | 86°/68°F (30.0°/20.2°C) |
| Aug | 84°/64°F (28.9°/17.7°C) | 86°/68°F (29.9°/20.0°C) |
| Sep | 86°/64°F (30.0°/17.5°C) | 83°/66°F (28.4°/18.7°C) |
| Oct | 90°/71°F (32.0°/21.4°C) | 78°/62°F (25.3°/16.8°C) |
| Nov | 94°/60°F (34.4°/15.7°C) | 68°/55°F (19.9°/12.8°C) |
| Dec | 94°/60°F (34.6°/15.5°C) | 59°/48°F (15.2°/9.0°C) |
Data:
Nigerian Meteorological Agency,
Israel Meteorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Nigeria 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.
Nigeria passport holder visiting Israel
Visa Required
Israel passport holder visiting Nigeria
Visa Online (e-Visa)Data: 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 Nigeria?
No — Israel is on average about 118% more expensive than Nigeria. City-level variation matters.
How much money do I need to move to Israel?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly ₪124,327 in Israel on a NGN103,376,008 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Israel?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Israel has 29.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Israel safe for expats?
Israel performs significantly better than Nigeria across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Israel is 1.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 21.7 in Nigeria. About 80% of people in Israel feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Israel compared to Nigeria?
Nigeria 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 3.9 in Nigeria. Israel scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Nigeria: 38).
What's the weather like in Israel compared to Nigeria?
The average high temperature in Jerusalem is 72°F, compared to 91°F in Abuja. Jerusalem receives around 21.1 in of rainfall per year, while Abuja gets 48.1 in.
What language do they speak in Israel?
The official languages in Israel are Arabic and Hebrew. In Nigeria, the official language is English.
