North America
United States
From $2,700
Ocean freight 12–24 days to New York/New Jersey, Savannah or Los Angeles/Long Beach
International Moving Cost Estimator
Know what your international move should cost.
Get a route-aware estimate based on your origin, destination, home size, shipping method and service requirements — before you request quotes from movers.
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Independent planning estimates — not a binding quotation.
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Step 1 of 4 · Route
- 1. Route
- 2. Home
- 3. Service
- 4. Requirements
Where are you moving?
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Your estimate
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- Route
- Your origin → Your destination
- Home
- 2 Bedrooms
- Volume
- ~20 m³
- Shipping
- Overland road freight (dedicated vehicle)
- Service
- Full-Service Door-to-Door
- Transit
- 3–7 days
Updates live as you answer. Planning estimate only — not a binding quote.
LCL vs FCL
Freight modes compared
Three shipping options matched to household size. Pick your approximate volume and the right mode highlights itself.
Approximately how much are you shipping?
LCL Groupage
Move sizeUnder 12 m³
- Typical cost
- $1,500 – $5,200
- Typical transit
- Longest of the three — shared-container consolidation adds around 10–14 days.
Best for
Studios, partial moves, under 12 CBM
You pay per cubic metre inside a shared container. Consolidation and deconsolidation add 10–14 days, and destination terminal handling is charged separately.
Choose this when… your move is partial or under 12 m³ and you don't need a dedicated container.
Common choice for full household moves
20ft FCL Container
Move size12–28 m³
- Typical cost
- $5,400 – $10,800
- Typical transit
- Standard port-to-port ocean transit for your route.
Best for
2–3 bedroom homes, 12–28 CBM
Exclusive sealed container loaded at your home. Best value per cubic metre above 15 CBM and the lowest risk of damage or customs cross-contamination.
Choose this when… a full 2–3 bedroom household fits in one sealed container.
40ft FCL Container
Move size32–60 m³
- Typical cost
- $8,900 – $16,500
- Typical transit
- Same ocean transit as a 20ft — street-access checks at destination may add days.
Best for
4+ bedroom homes, 32–60 CBM
Doubles capacity for roughly 55% more cost than a 20ft. Confirm street access at destination — many European city addresses require a shuttle vehicle.
Choose this when… you're moving a 4+ bedroom home and destination access allows a large truck.
What you're actually paying for
Cost breakdown
The six components behind a typical international household move. Ranges are planning benchmarks, not quotes.
Origin packing & materials
$600 – $2,400
Professional export wrap for fragile and high-value items.
Ocean freight & bunker surcharges
Variable cost driver$1,800 – $6,500
Varies by lane, season and fuel index.
Destination terminal handling
$450 – $1,100
Charged by the port, not your mover.
Customs clearance & documentation
$300 – $900
Includes ToR/relief filing and inventory translation.
Final delivery & unpacking
$500 – $1,900
Shuttle vans, hoists or stair carries add cost in historic centres.
Marine insurance (all-risk)
2% – 3.5% of value
Declared-value cover; strongly recommended for FCL and LCL.
What changes your final price
Your final price depends heavily on route, shipment volume, access conditions, season and the services you select.
Detailed ranges
| Line item | Typical range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Origin packing & materials | $600 – $2,400 | Professional export wrap for fragile and high-value items. |
| Ocean freight & bunker surcharges | $1,800 – $6,500 | Varies by lane, season and fuel index. |
| Destination terminal handling | $450 – $1,100 | Charged by the port, not your mover. |
| Customs clearance & documentation | $300 – $900 | Includes ToR/relief filing and inventory translation. |
| Final delivery & unpacking | $500 – $1,900 | Shuttle vans, hoists or stair carries add cost in historic centres. |
| Marine insurance (all-risk) | 2% – 3.5% of value | Declared-value cover; strongly recommended for FCL and LCL. |
Benchmark ranges reflect typical 2025–2026 quotes on US-origin long-haul household moves and exclude duties where relief is not granted. Costs on other corridors vary — use the estimator for your own route.
See what your move could cost
Turn these benchmarks into a route-aware estimate in about two minutes — free, no account required.
Freight mode economics
Volume decides the mode, and the mode decides most of your bill. Below 14 CBM a shared container almost always wins; above it, a dedicated container is usually cheaper per cubic metre.
| Mode | Volume | Typical cost | Transit | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean LCL (shared container) | Under 14 CBM | $35 – $90 / CBM ($1,500 minimum) | 3 – 8 weeks | Partial household moves and apartment shipments |
| Ocean FCL — 20ft container | 14 – 33 CBM | $2,500 – $13,000 per container | 3 – 8 weeks (EU) / 6 – 10 weeks (Oceania) | 1–3 bedroom full household moves |
| Ocean FCL — 40ft container | 33 – 67 CBM | $4,000 – $19,000 per container | 3 – 8 weeks (EU) / 6 – 10 weeks (Oceania) | 3–5 bedroom moves plus vehicle transport |
| Air freight (expedited) | Any — charged by weight | $2.50 – $8.50 / kg | 3 – 7 days | High-value gear and time-critical relocations |
| Cross-border FTL / LTL (ground) | Full or partial trailer | $1,200 – $5,500 per trailer | 1 – 5 days | Direct surface moves where a land corridor connects origin and destination |
DESTINATION COSTS
Destination Cost Explorer
Search and filter destination starting prices to get a quick sense of what an international move might cost. Pick a destination to dive into the full guide.
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Starting prices are indicative benchmarks. Your actual cost depends on origin, volume, services and destination access.
37 destinations
Asia
Singapore
From $3,000
Ocean freight to the Port of Singapore; transit varies by origin — roughly 4–6 weeks from the United States and 3–5 weeks from Europe
Middle East
United Arab Emirates
From $2,800
Ocean freight to Jebel Ali, Khalifa Port or Port Rashid; transit varies by origin, with road delivery to Dubai, Abu Dhabi or the northern emirates after clearance
Latin America
Mexico
From $1,200
Bonded truck 1–5 days via Laredo, El Paso or Otay Mesa
Middle East
Saudi Arabia
From $4,900
Ocean freight to Jeddah Islamic Port, King Abdulaziz Port (Dammam) or King Abdullah Port; transit varies by origin, with road delivery to Riyadh after clearance
Asia
Hong Kong
From $4,900
Ocean freight to the Kwai Tsing container terminals; transit varies by origin, and air freight is common for smaller apartment shipments
Asia
India
From $5,300
Ocean freight to Nhava Sheva, Chennai, Mundra or Kolkata; transit varies by origin, and inland delivery to Bengaluru, Delhi NCR or Hyderabad adds several days
Middle East
Qatar
From $4,900
Ocean freight to Hamad Port; transit varies by origin, with short road delivery into Doha after clearance
Latin America
Brazil
From $5,200
Ocean freight to Santos, Rio de Janeiro or Itajaí; transit varies by origin, with European sailings typically shorter than transpacific routes
NEXT STEP — COMPARE QUOTES
Know your benchmark. Now compare real quotes.
Use your estimated range as a benchmark when reviewing quotes from vetted international moving companies.
- 01
Estimate
Understand what your move is likely to cost.
- 02
Compare
See how real mover quotes compare with your benchmark.
- 03
Choose
Select the provider that fits your route, requirements and budget.
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- No obligation
- Up to 3 vetted movers
Your estimate is an independent planning benchmark, not a binding quote. Final pricing is confirmed by the moving provider after a survey.