True cost of aliyah

What it actually costs

• Shipping 15m³ container

  Lift, customs broker, port fees included

  $12,750

• Israeli customs / VAT on lift

  Most household goods are oleh-tax-exempt; some items aren't

  $600

• Storage in origin (2 mo)

  $880

• Temporary housing in Israel (2 mo Airbnb)

  Before your real lease starts

  $4,800

• First-month rent + deposit + agent

  Typical 3-room: 1mo rent + 2mo deposit + 1mo agent fee

  $5,500

• Setup: bank, internet, phones, kupah

  $600

• Appliances + furniture (the basics)

  Fridge, washing machine, stove, AC, beds. IKEA is your friend.

  $4,500

• Used car (basic)

  Cars in Israel cost ~2× US prices. Oleh discount on one car helps.

  $14,000

• Health insurance gap (3 mo until kupah)

  $1,080

• Buffer for the 'oh no' month

  Trust us.

  $2,000