Live 2026 data · Tuition, rent, visa, salaries, PR pathways & more
Israel
50
GoScore
Budget/mo
$1,600
Salary/mo
$3,200
Vietnam
46
GoScore
Budget/mo
$420
Salary/mo
$520
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Study Abroad GoScore Ranking
GoScore 0-100 · Weights: affordability, PR pathway, safety, career & quality of life
Key Comparison Metrics
Public university tuition / year
Monthly student budget
Part-time wage / hour
Student visa fee
Post-study work visa
IELTS band required
Safety index
Quick Verdict — 2026
Israel wins for students (GoScore 50 vs 46). A 2-year master's costs $15,080 in Vietnam — 76% less than Israel, saving $47,320.
Israel wins for working professionals (GoScore 51 vs 35). Professionals in Israel retain $1,220/month after expenses — $1,377/month more than in Vietnam.
Israel is stronger for permanent residence (GoScore 57 vs 48).
Total cost of attendance in Israel — tuition ($24,000) plus living ($38,400) — is $62,400. In Vietnam: $15,080 ($5,000 tuition + $10,080 living).Vietnam is 76% cheaper, saving $47,320 over the degree.
In Israel, 20 hrs/week at $12/hr earns $960/month — covering 96% of outside-city rent. In Vietnam, the same hours earn $224/month — covering 70% of rent.
After rent, groceries, transport, and utilities, a professional in Israel retains $1,220/month from $3,200. In Vietnam: $0/month from $520. Over 5 years the gap compounds to $82,620. Tech salaries: $6,000/mo (Israel) vs $1,100/mo (Vietnam).
Israel: PR pathway ~10 years. Vietnam: no clearly defined pathway. Post-study work visas: 12 months (Israel) and 0 months (Vietnam). Student visa fee: $110 vs $25.
Minimum IELTS band: 6.0 (Israel) and 5.5 (Vietnam). Vietnam has a lower threshold — beneficial for applicants close to their target band. Take a free IELTS mock test on mockDe to benchmark your exact skill-level gaps before applying.
| Metric | 🇮🇱 Israel | 🇻🇳 Vietnam |
|---|---|---|
| Study GoScore | 50 | 46 |
| Work GoScore | 51 | 35 |
| Settle GoScore | 57 | 48 |
| Public university tuition / yr | $12,000 | $2,500 |
| Monthly student budget | $1,600 | $420 |
| Avg net salary / month | $3,200 | $520 |
| Rent 1-bed (city centre) | $1,500/mo | $520/mo |
| Post-study work visa | 12 months | 0 months |
| PR pathway | 10 years | 0 years |
| Safety index | 64 / 100 | 61 / 100 |
Understanding a country beyond spreadsheets — unique facts about each destination that shape the experience of living and working there.
🇮🇱 Israel
Israel has the world's 3rd largest number of Nasdaq-listed companies after the US and China — earning it the nickname 'Startup Nation'.
Source: Start-Up Nation Central 2024
Israel spends 5.44% of GDP on R&D — the highest ratio in the world — making it a global centre for cybersecurity, medtech, and agritech.
Source: OECD 2023
Tel Aviv ranks among the top 5 global startup ecosystems, generating over $25 billion in venture funding annually.
Source: Startup Genome 2024
Israel's universal military service creates a unique professional culture — Unit 8200 alumni have founded over 1,000 tech companies.
🇻🇳 Vietnam
Vietnam's economy grew at 7.1% in 2023 — the fastest in Southeast Asia — driven by electronics manufacturing (Samsung, Intel, LG all produce here).
Source: World Bank 2024
Ho Chi Minh City ranks in Asia's top 10 startup ecosystems, with particular strength in fintech and e-commerce.
Source: Startup Genome 2024
Vietnam produced 1.2 million university graduates per year in STEM fields as of 2023 — the fastest-growing STEM talent pipeline in Southeast Asia.
Source: MOET Vietnam 2023
Vietnam's coast stretches 3,260 km — making tourism, hospitality management, and marine engineering uniquely important industries.
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Last reviewed June 2026.
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All figures in USD. AI insights by Gemini Pro. Values are indicative — verify official sources before making relocation decisions.