Moving to Israel from Singapore
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Singapore to Israel — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Singapore to Israel, you would find that Israel is 6.0% more expensive than Singapore overall. A SGD95,760 salary in Singapore would need to be roughly ₪117,112 in Israel to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and Hebrew. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Jerusalem averages 72°F vs 89°F in Singapore, making it significantly cooler.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
What to expect for your wallet after moving from Singapore to Israel.
What does your salary buy?
SGD95,760 → ₪117,112
To maintain the same standard of living in Israel
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 2.1 times more
Groceries
pay 13.7% less
Transportation
pay 14.1% less
Housing
pay 17.1% less
Childcare
pay 38.0% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 6.8% 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.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Singapore to Israel, based on official data.
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Singapore to Israel.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Singapore performs 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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Israel generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Singapore 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
Israel performs significantly better than Singapore 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
Singapore performs better than Israel across all infrastructure metrics.
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
Singapore generally does better on employment & economy, though Israel leads in unemployment 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
percentage of adults who can read and write
Singapore generally does better on family life, though Israel leads in education spending.
Data: Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore, 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 | Singapore | Jerusalem |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 89°/76°F (31°/25°C) | 58°/46°F (15°/8°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 90°/78°F (32°/26°C) | 78°/60°F (25°/15°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 89°/78°F (31°/25°C) | 85°/67°F (29°/20°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 88°/76°F (31°/25°C) | 68°/55°F (20°/13°C) |
View all months
| Month | Singapore | Jerusalem |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87°/76°F (30.6°/24.3°C) | 55°/44°F (12.8°/6.9°C) |
| Feb | 89°/76°F (31.5°/24.6°C) | 57°/45°F (13.8°/7.1°C) |
| Mar | 90°/77°F (32.2°/24.9°C) | 63°/49°F (17.0°/9.2°C) |
| Apr | 90°/78°F (32.4°/25.3°C) | 71°/54°F (21.5°/12.1°C) |
| May | 90°/78°F (32.3°/25.7°C) | 79°/61°F (25.9°/16.0°C) |
| Jun | 89°/78°F (31.9°/25.7°C) | 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.2°C) |
| Jul | 89°/78°F (31.4°/25.4°C) | 86°/68°F (30.0°/20.2°C) |
| Aug | 89°/78°F (31.4°/25.3°C) | 86°/68°F (29.9°/20.0°C) |
| Sep | 89°/77°F (31.6°/25.2°C) | 83°/66°F (28.4°/18.7°C) |
| Oct | 89°/77°F (31.8°/25.0°C) | 78°/62°F (25.3°/16.8°C) |
| Nov | 88°/76°F (31.2°/24.6°C) | 68°/55°F (19.9°/12.8°C) |
| Dec | 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.3°C) | 59°/48°F (15.2°/9.0°C) |
Data:
Meteorological Service Singapore,
Israel Meteorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Singapore 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.
Singapore passport holder visiting Israel
Electronic Travel Authorisation
Israel passport holder visiting Singapore
Visa FreeData: 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 Singapore?
Yes — Israel is on average about 44% cheaper than Singapore. City-level variation can be significant.
How much money do I need to move to Israel?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly ₪29,278 in Israel on a SGD95,760 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, deposits, 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?
Singapore performs better than Israel across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Israel is 1.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.1 in Singapore.
How is healthcare in Israel compared to Singapore?
Israel generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Singapore leads in health coverage index. There are 37.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Israel, compared to 26.0 in Singapore. Israel scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Singapore: 89).
What's the weather like in Israel compared to Singapore?
The average high temperature in Jerusalem is 72°F, compared to 89°F in Singapore. Jerusalem receives around 21.1 in of rainfall per year, while Singapore gets 83.2 in.
What language do they speak in Israel?
The official languages in Israel are Arabic and Hebrew. In Singapore, the official languages are Chinese, English, Malay and Tamil.
