Moving to Israel from Peru

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Peru to Israel, you would find that Israel is 2.9 times more expensive than Peru overall. A PEN254,104 salary in Peru would need to be roughly ₪573,675 in Israel to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and Hebrew.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Peru and Israel.

What does your salary buy?

PEN254,104 ₪573,675

To maintain the same standard of living in Israel

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 4.0 times more

Groceries

pay 91.1% more

Transportation

pay 2.1 times more

Housing

pay 3.4 times more

Childcare

pay 4.6 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 2.4 times more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 PEN = 0.8964 ILS (July 2026)

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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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Peru to Israel.

Moved in 2023
56 ↓ 33% vs 2022

people moved from Peru to Israel · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Israel?

Top countries of origin for Israel's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Israel compared to Peru.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

PE
5.7
IL
1.6
Feel safe walking at night United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

PE
39%
IL
80%

Israel performs significantly better than Peru across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

PE
$956
IL
$4,033
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

PE
16.2
IL
37.1

Peru 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

PE
26.0
IL
15.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PE
2.0t
IL
5.8t

Peru 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

PE
9.3
IL
29.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

PE
7.2%
IL
132.0%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

PE
4.8%
IL
3.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PE
$15,100
IL
$48,300

Israel generally does better on employment & economy, though Peru leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

PE
68.9 yrs
IL
83.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PE
10.8
IL
3.6

Israel performs significantly better than Peru across all family life metrics.

Data: Superintendencia Nacional de Aduanas y de Administración Tributaria, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Lima Rain: 0.5 in/yr (13 mm)
72° / 62°F

Avg. annual high / low

Jerusalem Rain: 21.1 in/yr (537 mm)
72° / 57°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Lima Jerusalem
Jan–Mar 79°/67°F (26°/19°C) 58°/46°F (15°/8°C)
Apr–Jun 71°/62°F (22°/16°C) 78°/60°F (25°/15°C)
Jul–Sep 66°/58°F (19°/15°C) 85°/67°F (29°/20°C)
Oct–Dec 71°/62°F (22°/16°C) 68°/55°F (20°/13°C)
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Month Lima Jerusalem
Jan 78°/66°F (25.8°/19.1°C) 55°/44°F (12.8°/6.9°C)
Feb 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.4°C) 57°/45°F (13.8°/7.1°C)
Mar 79°/67°F (26.0°/19.2°C) 63°/49°F (17.0°/9.2°C)
Apr 76°/64°F (24.3°/17.6°C) 71°/54°F (21.5°/12.1°C)
May 71°/61°F (21.7°/16.1°C) 79°/61°F (25.9°/16.0°C)
Jun 67°/60°F (19.7°/15.3°C) 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.2°C)
Jul 66°/59°F (18.7°/15.0°C) 86°/68°F (30.0°/20.2°C)
Aug 65°/58°F (18.4°/14.6°C) 86°/68°F (29.9°/20.0°C)
Sep 66°/58°F (18.7°/14.6°C) 83°/66°F (28.4°/18.7°C)
Oct 68°/59°F (19.9°/15.2°C) 78°/62°F (25.3°/16.8°C)
Nov 71°/62°F (21.9°/16.4°C) 68°/55°F (19.9°/12.8°C)
Dec 75°/64°F (23.9°/17.7°C) 59°/48°F (15.2°/9.0°C)

Data: Servicio Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología del Perú Servicio Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología del Perú, Israel Meteorological Service Israel Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Peru 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.

Peru passport

Peru passport holder visiting Israel

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Peru passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter Israel.
Israel passport

Israel passport holder visiting Peru

Visa Free
Israel passport holders can enter Peru without a 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 Peru?

On average Israel is around 152% pricier than Peru, with notable variation by city.

How much money do I need to move to Israel?

Budget about ₪143,419 for 3 months in Israel (based on a PEN254,104 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

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?

Israel performs significantly better than Peru across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Israel is 1.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.7 in Peru. About 80% of people in Israel feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in Israel compared to Peru?

Peru 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 16.2 in Peru. Israel scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Peru: 71).

What's the weather like in Israel compared to Peru?

The average high temperature in Jerusalem is 72°F, compared to 72°F in Lima. Jerusalem receives around 21.1 in of rainfall per year, while Lima gets 0.5 in.

What language do they speak in Israel?

The official languages in Israel are Arabic and Hebrew. In Peru, the official languages are Aymara, Quechua and Spanish.

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At a Glance

PE IL
Population 32,275,736 8,914,885
Currency Peruvian Nuevo Sol (PEN) Israeli New Sheqel (₪)
Languages Aymara, Quechua, Spanish Arabic, Hebrew
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +51 +972
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 105 100