Pros and Cons of Living in Israel

"Most people are nice and will help if they can. They are happy to speak English if they can," explained one expat.

"Inefficiency. Dirtiness. Extremely aggressive rudeness on occasion (ex. bus drivers screaming and threatening you) Cars parking on sidewalks and in the right driving lane--for real," replied an expat in Ramat Gan.

"Expats in Israel often find the local culture to be quite different from what they are used to, and can find it challenging to adjust to the new environment. Many expats find the language barrier to be a major challenge, as Hebrew is the primary language spoken in Israel. Additionally, the country's religious and cultural norms can be difficult to understand and navigate for those who are not familiar with them. Expats may also find it difficult to adjust to the fast-paced lifestyle in Israel, as well as the country's strict security measures," remarked one in Israel.

"Finding someone that speaks english, you can call anytime if you have questions about anything. Most people here grew up together, so they are not as quick to make new best friends. If you can find a nice group of friends it makes life 1,000 times easier. Also if you don't speak the language, employment can be difficult in more rural parts. Closer to the city, easier to get a job in only english. And not feeling "dumb" because you don't know something. A different country can be a different world," explained one expat.