Living in JERUSALEM: How to Move There, Cost of Living, and Job Options (2020) | Expats Everywhere

Jerusalem, Israel is a popular tourist destination but what about for living there? Josh and Kalie from ExpatsEverywhere break down moving to, living in, and working in Jerusalem. They discuss the different visas, the religious breakdown, sights to see there, main industries, cost of living, and more. Below you'll find a link to the Israeli Tax authorities pdf, which will give you information on what your taxes might be like if you become an Israeli resident.
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[@metajventure]

I was in Jerusalem summer 2016, I wondered what kind of work opportunities there are for expats. As a Christian it made me want to just live there and soak up all the religious culture and history!

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

No doubt! It seems the path of least resistance would be through big multi-national companies, international schools, and as a student (to live, not work) or in a religious context. There are also entrepreneurial opportunities but those become more involved.

[@TheJosephPrice]

Just remember. 2% of the population is Christian, nearly 70% is Jewish, and the population heavily frowns on proselytizing.

[@annastyles6217]

Does terrorist kill people on the street?@@ExpatsEverywhere

[@veggiesarefruits]

I was so pleasantly surprised to hear about the separate quarters for different religions in Jerusalem! It makes perfect sense because people are naturally nasty to each other when they don't have their own places to retreat back home to. It sounds harsh, but it's a reality of human behavior. We can interact and love one another, but at the end of the day, we really do just want to be around those we have common values and traditions with. I think the only place I would ever move to would be Israel. Maybe I'll see you in the Christian quarter!

[@brando8115]

Cool info! Thanks for the video. I was surprised to learn recently that there’s many instances of Orthodox Jews spitting on Nuns. Even saw a few videos of it. I never knew that they hated Jesus so much and that they believe him to be boiling in excrement for eternity. It’s in the Talmud

[@MKTElM]

That was then, this is now ... Everything changed after October 7 .

[@fredestinadodejesucristofr3591]

😇🇩🇴 guys God bless you 🇩🇴😇

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

God bless you too.

[@octoberparrish6872]

Stupid questions aren't too stupid but are there black Americans that live there?

[@norrisbethke7770]

1% Ashkenzi jew, wonder if that’s enough 🤔

[@thinline8504]

I'm starting the Aliyah process soon. I'll probably end up in Tzfat

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Congrats.

[@hcwoolfgmailcom]

Tzfat as you know is Beautiful! Mazel!

[@GD-rd6ig]

Go for it!

[@heygirl35]

Thank you. I want to move to Jerusalem

[@rlhaff3560]

Very well done and informative. Appreciate you guys working through this time also, this is not only smart from your standpoint, but uplifting for us. Much great info

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Wow! That's such a nice compliment. Thank you very much. We really appreciate your kind words and support.

[@DA-jw4lx]

I am an American Christian and I have a strong desire to live in Jerusalem. Does this mean the only way I can do that is to marry an Israeli resident? Please let me know.

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Not necessarily. There are jobs that could sponsor you.

[@DA-jw4lx]

@@ExpatsEverywhere Omg, really?!

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

@@DA-jw4lx Yes, in general, it's going to be at big multinational companies if your qualifications are good.

[@DA-jw4lx]

@@ExpatsEverywhere Thanks so much!

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

@@DA-jw4lx You're welcome

[@RoaringJaguar]

Excellent video. Thank you very much!

[@insurednomads]

Yes! Great content as always. Israel is sending out a lot of expats and digital nomads as well. Quite an entrepreneurial culture and innovative people.

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Thank you! Yeah, so true. When we travel, we meet them all the time. It's pretty remarkable really.

[@nikolas3491]

Immigrants not expat

[@RussellAlami]

I wanted to know if insurance companies cover bomb damage . I know that some agencies only cover fire and theft . Also will hospitals in either Haifa or Jerusalem treat serious injuries - my friend in Galilee was seriously injured by a rocket-attack and her healthcare only covered minor injuries

[@Karen-dk1ec]

All that the stats indicate that Muslims are 20% not over 30%; and Jewish is about 86% not 64% as you cite. What is your source? This video is 4 yrs old, so I assume stats have changed.

[@johnbennett9149]

Well this just popped up on my KZbin and I see it 4 yr ago what do you think now 🤔

[@אביטלסרף]

It's sounds so difficult mission impossible disappointing.good luck any way

[@Karen-dk1ec]

English is one of the 3 official languages in Israel. This a fact in print everywhere.

[@russisrandom2084]

What is the maximum age that Israel will accept expat workers?

[@ΔημοσθένηςΚωνσταντινίδης-σ6β]

Can you tell me some links for house renting?? Thank you very much

[@nikolas3491]

Expat? Its more like immigrant.

[@fredestinadodejesucristofr3591]

😇🇩🇴🇺🇲 please pray for me from Jerusalem the holy land my name is Alexander 🇩🇴😇 thank you 😇🇩🇴🇺🇲

[@fredestinadodejesucristofr3591]

😇🇩🇴🇺🇲 thank you , God bless you 🇺🇲🇩🇴😇

[@jennyatherton3820]

🙏

[@fredestinadodejesucristofr3591]

​@@jennyatherton3820 god bless you 🇩🇴😇 special land ❤🇩🇴😇

[@jennyatherton3820]

@fredestinadodejesucristofr3591 yes definitely 🙏 ❤️ I wish I lived there 😢 🙏 ❤️

[@MaryPetrauskas-z1g]

NO NO NO you're EVIL

[@JewishKeto]

I want to make aliyah so bad!

[@allerhand1234]

You should do one on Tel Aviv, the economic center of the country, more opportunities than Jerusalem.

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

allerhand1234 Thanks for the input. Jerusalem was subscriber voted on a series we’re doing for our bi-weekly show called Review/Preview. We have been going by the alphabet as viewers choose what “Great Expat City” they want us to highlight next. Jerusalem won the vote for the letter “J”. We’re on the letter “R” and Riga is the winner with the video coming out on Thursday and the new poll will open for “S”.

[@LawofMosesHere]

Tel-Aviv isn’t much to look at or be in other than at the beach.

[@abrahamlouis5631]

Amazing!

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@abdussaboor1672]

I'm from pakistan, i want to move in israel, anyone who can guide me

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Hi Abdus, we don't have anyone that we could recommend but hopefully someone in the community can help. Have you tried searching jobs in your field?

[@abdussaboor1672]

Yes tried but always failed. They ask for huge money

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

@@abdussaboor1672 Sorry to hear that.

[@shirleyupvall9360]

Thieves

[@maryannprima8787]

How do I begin the search to reside there or at least visit?

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

This is a really difficult question to answer because it'll depend on what you want to do there, your background, and your passport country/where you live. Thanks for watching and subscribing. We hope you enjoy the channel. - Josh & Kalie

[@richvogel6902]

Nice job very useful thank you. You may wanna invest in a little bit better shirt though..

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

You're welcome. You'll be glad to know that shirt has been retired.

[@samcoon2005]

@@ExpatsEverywhere wow how hateful I love the shirt anyone ever remember that statement if you hav enothing nice to say dont say anything at all hello

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

@@samcoon2005 Hello. 😊Thanks for the shirt support. 💪 - Josh

[@certe9249]

I want to work in jarusalem😊😊just I am living in oman how to do?

[@paulasinger1842]

That's not the real Jerusalem, the real Jerusalem is in Africa sorry folks!!

[@urumdan5370]

Nice one guys

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Thank you! We feel like this one hasn't gotten any love. We appreciate your comment.

[@daniyelbengavriel]

TAAHOV HASHEM BIKOL LIBABKAH OOBIKOL NAPHSEKAH IBIKOL MEODEKAH VIRAYEKAH KIMOKAH. THE CENTER. HEART. THE CROSS.

[@stephaniedekinger2463]

Can I rent a long term apartment for under $900 usd a month?

[@DA-jw4lx]

No, but you can rent a room for a little more than that, just make sure you rent from either a Jew or a Christian. And don't get offended when a Jew tells you that you can't eat from their dishes or even put your dirty dishes in their side of the sinks, that's just how it is. I spent close to 3 months there in Israel in Haifa, Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. I absolutely fell IN LOVE with Israel. My mom and I want to live there so bad, we are not Jewish (not that we know of anyway) but we have a strong desire to live there. And btw, they DO NOT welcome Christianity there, they made that very very clear to me while I was there. But at the same time, I did meet Messianic Jews in Jerusalem that welcomed me, they were awesome. Israel is nothing like the media portrays it here, I never felt so safe anywhere like I did there. To me, that is the best place on earth and I can't wait to go back!

[@eden6251]

@@DA-jw4lx why rent only from jew or Christian ?

[@128126178]

@@eden6251 because to Arabs all others are ֱ!@*!

[@sharoniudugama4151]

Jesus saying ,every presidents say Jesus is coming day 28.

[@GD-rd6ig]

So $1000 can rent a 1BR in Nachlaot?

[@fredestinadodejesucristofr3591]

😇🇩🇴 the holy land 🇩🇴😇

[@jpusingaccount7058]

🇬🇧❤❤🇮🇱

[@jakeflores7346]

im from Philippines please help me find job in Israel.

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Sorry, Jake. We're not in the headhunting business.

[@jakeflores7346]

@@ExpatsEverywhere thank you someday i will find job here in Israel.

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

@@jakeflores7346 you’re welcome. We hope you do. It’s a cool place.

[@vanguard4065]

Trump 2020 God bless Israel

[@jewishwhitetiger]

Great 👍 🇮🇱✡

[@EJ-bq1nu]

The colonizers keep spreading

[@russisrandom2084]

What is the maximum age that Israel will accept expat workers?

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

We're not aware of age maximum's there, but here's the government website. mfa.gov.il/mfa/consularservices/pages/visas.aspx

[@russisrandom2084]

@@ExpatsEverywhere - Thanks - I have googled and checked many sites but not one provides information of age.

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

@@russisrandom2084 You're welcome. It could very well be because the government doesn't have one tied to their visas, which is a good thing in a sense. If we uncover more information, we'll drop it here.

[@russisrandom2084]

@@ExpatsEverywhere - That would be wonderful. I have emailed Israeli immigration but I'm not certain if I'll get a reply.