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Moving Abroad Budget Calculator

Estimate the total cash you need before an international move, including travel, deposits, temporary housing, home setup, documents, and an emergency reserve.

TravelersFlight per person$Extra luggage$Shipping or storage$Temporary housing$Monthly rent$Deposit monthsHome setup$Documents and fees$Local setup$Emergency months

Estimated relocation budget

$17,500

Travel and shipping$4,200

Housing and deposits$7,500

Setup costs$2,000

Emergency reserve$3,800

A healthier target is this estimate plus a 10-15% exchange-rate and delay buffer. For a family move, keep the reserve separate from shipping and flight money.

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