Moving to Israel from United Kingdom
What to Expect
Considering a move from United Kingdom to Israel? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from United Kingdom to Israel, you would find that Israel is 17.7% more expensive than United Kingdom overall. A £57,000 salary in United Kingdom would need to be roughly ₪272,000 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 60°F in London, making it significantly warmer.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between United Kingdom and Israel.
What does your salary buy?
£57,000 → ₪272,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Israel
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Restaurants
pay 39.2% more
Groceries
pay 33.5% more
Transportation
pay 14.7% more
Housing
pay 6.3% more
Childcare
pay 5.2% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 16.7% 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.
Cost of living by city
Cost of living varies a lot by city. Each figure is a city's overall cost of living as a percentage of New York City (the priciest, = 100%).
On average, cities in Israel cost about 15% more than cities in United Kingdom.
Compare cities head-to-head
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from United Kingdom to Israel.
people moved from United Kingdom to Israel · OECD (latest data available)
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Israel compared to United Kingdom.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
United Kingdom 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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Israel generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United Kingdom 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
United Kingdom performs better than Israel 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
share of households with internet
United Kingdom generally does better on infrastructure, though Israel 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
share of people below the poverty line
United Kingdom 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
Israel performs significantly better than United Kingdom across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2017–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), HM Revenue & Customs (2016), Israel Ministry of Finance Tax Authority (2016), The World Factbook (2014). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | London | Jerusalem |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 49°/38°F (9°/3°C) | 58°/46°F (15°/8°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 64°/48°F (18°/9°C) | 78°/60°F (25°/15°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 72°/56°F (22°/13°C) | 85°/67°F (29°/20°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 53°/43°F (12°/6°C) | 68°/55°F (20°/13°C) |
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| Month | London | Jerusalem |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°/38°F (8.1°/3.1°C) | 55°/44°F (12.8°/6.9°C) |
| Feb | 47°/37°F (8.6°/2.7°C) | 57°/45°F (13.8°/7.1°C) |
| Mar | 53°/40°F (11.6°/4.6°C) | 63°/49°F (17.0°/9.2°C) |
| Apr | 58°/43°F (14.6°/5.9°C) | 71°/54°F (21.5°/12.1°C) |
| May | 65°/48°F (18.1°/8.9°C) | 79°/61°F (25.9°/16.0°C) |
| Jun | 70°/53°F (21.0°/11.8°C) | 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.2°C) |
| Jul | 74°/57°F (23.4°/13.7°C) | 86°/68°F (30.0°/20.2°C) |
| Aug | 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C) | 86°/68°F (29.9°/20.0°C) |
| Sep | 68°/53°F (20.0°/11.4°C) | 83°/66°F (28.4°/18.7°C) |
| Oct | 60°/48°F (15.5°/8.8°C) | 78°/62°F (25.3°/16.8°C) |
| Nov | 52°/42°F (11.3°/5.8°C) | 68°/55°F (19.9°/12.8°C) |
| Dec | 47°/38°F (8.4°/3.4°C) | 59°/48°F (15.2°/9.0°C) |
Met Office
Israel Meteorological ServiceVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United Kingdom 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.
United Kingdom passport holder visiting Israel
Electronic Travel Authorisation
Israel passport holder visiting United Kingdom
Electronic Travel AuthorisationData: 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 United Kingdom?
On average Israel is around 18% pricier than United Kingdom, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Israel?
Budget about ₪68,000 for 3 months in Israel (based on a £57,000 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: 29.2 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?
United Kingdom performs better than Israel across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Israel is 1.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in United Kingdom.
How is healthcare in Israel compared to United Kingdom?
Israel generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United Kingdom leads in health coverage index. There are 38.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Israel, compared to 33.0 in United Kingdom. Israel scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (United Kingdom: 88).
What's the weather like in Israel compared to United Kingdom?
The average high temperature in Jerusalem is 72°F, compared to 60°F in London. Jerusalem receives around 21.1 in of rainfall per year, while London gets 22.0 in.
What language do they speak in Israel?
The official languages in Israel are Arabic and Hebrew. In United Kingdom, the official language is English.
