Moving Overseas Moving Abroad: How to Budget Your Relocation

There is a common misconception that moving abroad can be too expensive and inaccessible for most people. However, moving abroad does not have to bankrupt you, and while it can be costly, a solid budget can help you immensely.
Whether you are moving for a new job, to be close to family, or simply to start a new adventure, you will need to think critically about your moving budget. There are lots of hidden costs that can surprise people; however if you are prepared for them, you won't be in deep water.
Our team at Overseas Packers & Shippers have been in the international movers business for nearly 40 years. We are experts in making sure our valued customers make it to their new home safely and securely. So we have collated our best tips and tricks to help you keep costs down on your next journey.
How big is your move?

A factor that majorly affects the cost of an international move is the size of your move. How much you are moving and how far are things you need to establish first before sourcing quotes. Moving a single room to New Zealand will be cheaper than moving a three bedroom house to the UK.
Size

There are several options when it comes to moving your items to a new country. Air freight is by far the most expensive, but the fastest option if you need anything quickly. Sea freight is generally the option recommended for most larger moves.
Sea freight offers Full Container Loads (FCL), Groupage (Shared Containers), and Less than a Container Load (LCL).
LCL is the most expensive option and is sometimes the only option if you are moving to a country that does not accept Groupage. LCL means that you must pay for an entire shipping container even if you are not using the whole thing.
FCL is the best option if you are moving an entire home. You pay for a full container, like the LCL, but use the whole thing. This is great if you are moving your whole family or are bringing your family home.
Groupage is the most cost efficient way to move your belongings internationally. With groupage you only pay for the space you use, and share the rest of the container with other people. So if you are only moving some items, or a room or two, this is definitely your best option.
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