Moving to Israel from Vietnam
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Vietnam to Israel — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Vietnam to Israel, you would find that Israel is 3.6 times more expensive than Vietnam overall. A ₫1,900,000,000 salary in Vietnam would need to be roughly ₪822,000 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 Ho Chi Minh City, making it significantly cooler.
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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 8.0 times more
Groceries
pay 2.1 times more
Transportation
pay 3.6 times more
Housing
pay 4.2 times more
Childcare
pay 2.6 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 5.1 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.
What salary do you need in Israel?
What does your salary buy?
₫1,900,000,000 → ₪822,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Israel
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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 149% more than cities in Vietnam.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Vietnam to Israel, based on official data.
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Vietnam to Israel.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Vietnam generally does better on safety, though Israel leads in road traffic deaths.
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 Vietnam leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Vietnam 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 Vietnam 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
Vietnam 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 Vietnam across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2011–2021), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2011–2014), General Department Of Taxation - Ministry Of Finance (2016), Israel Ministry of Finance Tax Authority (2016). How we calculate this
Weather in Israel vs Vietnam
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Ho Chi Minh City | Jerusalem |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 91°/75°F (33°/24°C) | 58°/46°F (15°/8°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 94°/79°F (34°/26°C) | 78°/60°F (25°/15°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 91°/77°F (33°/25°C) | 85°/67°F (29°/20°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 90°/76°F (32°/25°C) | 68°/55°F (20°/13°C) |
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| Month | Ho Chi Minh City | Jerusalem |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 90°/74°F (32.0°/23.4°C) | 55°/44°F (12.8°/6.9°C) |
| Feb | 91°/74°F (32.7°/23.1°C) | 57°/45°F (13.8°/7.1°C) |
| Mar | 92°/77°F (33.6°/24.9°C) | 63°/49°F (17.0°/9.2°C) |
| Apr | 94°/80°F (34.5°/26.4°C) | 71°/54°F (21.5°/12.1°C) |
| May | 95°/80°F (34.9°/26.4°C) | 79°/61°F (25.9°/16.0°C) |
| Jun | 92°/78°F (33.5°/25.5°C) | 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.2°C) |
| Jul | 91°/77°F (33.0°/25.2°C) | 86°/68°F (30.0°/20.2°C) |
| Aug | 91°/77°F (32.9°/25.1°C) | 86°/68°F (29.9°/20.0°C) |
| Sep | 91°/77°F (32.6°/25.0°C) | 83°/66°F (28.4°/18.7°C) |
| Oct | 90°/77°F (32.3°/25.0°C) | 78°/62°F (25.3°/16.8°C) |
| Nov | 90°/77°F (32.4°/24.9°C) | 68°/55°F (19.9°/12.8°C) |
| Dec | 89°/75°F (31.6°/23.9°C) | 59°/48°F (15.2°/9.0°C) |
Data:
Viet Nam Meteorological and Hydrological Administration,
Israel Meteorological Service
Can you move from Vietnam to Israel?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Vietnam 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.
Vietnam passport holder visiting Israel
Visa Required
Israel passport holder visiting Vietnam
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 Vietnam?
No — Israel is on average about 260% more expensive than Vietnam. City-level variation matters.
How much money do I need to move to Israel?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly ₪205,500 in Israel on a ₫1,900,000,000 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 29.2 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?
Vietnam generally does better on safety, though Israel leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Israel is 1.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.5 in Vietnam.
How is healthcare in Israel compared to Vietnam?
Israel generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vietnam leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 38.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Israel, compared to 11.1 in Vietnam. Israel scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Vietnam: 68).
What's the weather like in Israel compared to Vietnam?
The average high temperature in Jerusalem is 72°F, compared to 91°F in Ho Chi Minh City. Jerusalem receives around 21.1 in of rainfall per year, while Ho Chi Minh City gets 65.1 in.
What language do they speak in Israel?
The official languages in Israel are Arabic and Hebrew. In Vietnam, the official language is Vietnamese.
