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Read on the ins and outs of shipping costs and times, how to prepare for shipping household goods to Australia and get some advice.
Several factors influence container shipping rates, with size and distance being the two main considerations.
A 20-foot container costs between $4,400 and $18,000 to ship for your move to Australia.
For a 40ft container to move to Australia, prices range from $8,000 to $34,000.
Here we’ve compiled typical shipping container moving prices from several major American cities for sea freight to Australia:
| Origin | 20-foot container | 40-foot container |
| New York | $ 12,000 – $ 13,500 | $ 24,000 – $ 26,000 |
| Chicago | $ 16,000 – $ 18,000 | $ 30,000 – $ 34,000 |
| Los Angeles | $ 4,400 – $ 4,700 | $ 8,000 – $ 9,000 |
| Houston | $ 11,000 – $ 13,000 | $ 22,000 – $ 25,000 |
| Seattle | $ 6,000 – $ 7,000 | $ 12,000 – $ 13,000 |
| Miami | $ 12,000 – $ 14,000 | $ 23,000 – $ 25,000 |
Disclaimer: Please be aware that these ranges are merely estimates. Rates for a shipping container to Australia regularly fluctuate per season and carrier.
The container shipping time from the USA to Australia by sea is typically 25 to 35 days. By air, it can take 3-5 days, with higher costs.
Calculate the costs of your move to Australia and get an estimate for your move.
Save money by opting for shared container shipping to Australia. You’ll only pay for the space your items occupy, making it convenient if you want to ship a few belongings.
To get cheaper prices keep in mind to also:
Depending on your delivery preferences, you can choose between Door-to-Door or Port-to-Port services.
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Depending on the size of your household goods, the prices can change. Check it out here:
| Bedroom Size | Average Cost |
| Studio | $2,000 – $3,000 |
| 1 Bedroom House | $3,000 – $4,000 |
| 2 Bedrooms House | $4,000 – $6,000 |
| 3 Bedrooms House | $6,000 – $8,000 |
| 4 Bedrooms House | $8,000 – $10,000 |
Disclaimer: Please be aware that these ranges are merely estimates. Rates for a shipping container to Australia regularly fluctuate per season and carrier.
To ship household goods to Australia, follow these tips:
You can import your vehicle for personal use from the US to Australia but you must obtain approval from the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts (DITRDCA) based on specific criteria:
For complete information and specific criteria, visit the Importing a road vehicle into Australia official page.
| City of Origin | Shipping Cost |
| New York | $ 15,000 – $ 20,000 |
| Chicago | $ 19,000 – $ 25,000 |
| Los Angeles | $ 7,000 – $ 11,000 |
| Houston | $ 14,000 – $ 20,000 |
| Seattle | $ 9,000 – $ 13,500 |
| Miami | $ 15,000 – $ 20,000 |
*Disclaimer: Please be aware that these ranges are merely estimates. Rates for a shipping container to Australia regularly fluctuate per season and carrier.
It might be worth shipping your car to Australia if it’s valuable, convenient for you, or if you’re emotionally attached to it.
For older or average cars, it may be worth selling it and buying a new one once you move to Australia. We recommend conducting some market research to make an informed decision.
When relocating to Australia, you can ship your pets with you. Keep reading to know how to do it and the associated costs.
Your dog or cat must follow some requirements to be moved to Australia:
For more detailed information, check the Pet Travel From the United States to Australia page.
Shipping a cat or dog to Australia can cost between $1,000 to $5,000. The price will depend on the size of the pet and other costs associated such as veterinary fees.
There are two standard container sizes, a 20ft and a 40ft container. In truth, there is a third size, a 40ft tall container which adds a bit of extra headroom.
Because there are only two options, there is not much thinking to which you should choose. The real thinking comes when we are just over the recommended volume, which calls for a bit of downsizing.
Tips on DownsizingWe hope that by now you feel like a logistics mastermind as you gear up your move to Australia. Check out the other useful articles linked below and the FAQs for further reading.
