Are you looking for a reliable removal company for your overseas move from Birmingham? 1st Move International has over 25 years of experience carrying out safer, faster, and smarter international removals.
We operate our removals service from Birmingham to many worldwide destinations including; the USA, Dubai, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and many more!
Our team take care of the whole move, from packing and loading to customs clearance and final delivery. We’re always the first choice for your international removals from Birmingham.
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Start planning your international move by getting a tailored quote with us. We don’t waste time with home surveys, our team provide accurate and transparent pricing for your removals from Birmingham. for your international removals in Birmingham. There’s no time wasting with home surveys, our team are experts at accurately pricing moves.
Choose the right service for you based on the size and requirements of your move. Our local Move Coordinators in Birmingham will help you develop a moving plan.
Our movers and packers in Birmingham safely collect and pack your items using our unique shrink-fast packing technique. Our guaranteed weekly shipping service will see you moving overseas in no time.
As registered customs brokers, we’re experienced in all things custom clearance and protocols. We take care of the hard work so you can relax and await final delivery to your new home.
Shared container shipping is best suited if you’re only moving a small volume of items, such as the contents of a 2-bed home. This is the most cost-effective way to ship your items from Birmingham as you’ll be sharing a container with other customers.
Choose our full container shipping option if you’re moving the contents of a 3-4 bedroom home. This option gives you exclusive use of a 20ft or 40ft shipping container. FCL minimises third–party handling of your items during your international removals from Birmingham.
We’ve gathered the average costs for your international move from Birmingham in 2024 for some of our in-demand locations. This is the cost for a full 20ft shipping container. Please note your total price will depend on where you’re going, the size of the move and specific requirements.
To help you get an idea of the cost, we’ve listed the average price range for international moving costs from Birmingham to some of our popular countries:
| Country | Small Move in Shared Container | 20ft Shipping Container (3-bed house) | 40ft Shipping Container (4-bed house) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | £585 - £2,011 | £3,388 - £4,325 | £4,535 - £7,431 |
| Canada | £424 - £1,880 | £2,812 - £3,127 | £4,930 - £7,022 |
| USA | £418 - £1,912 | £2,586 - £3,461 | £4,647 - £6,386 |
| New Zealand | £501 - £1,664 | £3,122 - £3,459 | £5,666 - £5,541 |
| Bahamas | £609 - £2,425 | £3,388 - £5,177 | £6,131 - £7,695 |
| Barbados | £683 - £1,876 | £2,720 - £5,223 | £5,848 - £8,470 |
| Singapore | £496 - £1,842 | £2,393 - £3,625 | £4,727 - £4,410 |
| Cayman Islands | £710 - £1,605 | £4,056 - £4,982 | £6,997 - £8,517 |
| Cyprus | £592 - £1,536 | £2,565 - £3,644 | £4,658 - £5,875 |
| Dubai, UAE | £498 - £1,926 | £2,855 - £3,033 | £5,728 - £5,895 |
| Hong Kong | £437 - £1,771 | £2,833 - £3,517 | £4,138 - £4,163 |
| South Africa | £441 - £1,911 | £2,704 - £3,346 | £4,153 - £6,149 |
| Saudi Arabia | £486 - £1,973 | £3,123 - £3,417 | £4,292 - £5,517 |
These costs are purely guidelines and don’t include collection, delivery, insurance or packing costs. If you’re looking for an online estimate for your overseas move from Birmingham, you can use our free international removals cost calculator. It gives you free, instant online estimates for removals to the USA, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and many more destinations! You don’t have to enter your email address or register.
Find out what our customers from Birmingham have to say about 1st Move International.
Jon
Birmingham to Canberra, AustraliaVery professional, very prompt. Outstanding service
A Christou
Birmingham to Limassol, CyprusGreat service, prompt communication from a to z. I would definitely recommend!
We cover all of Birmingham including Southcote, Earley, Caversham, Tilehurst, Whitley and more.
1st Move International Limited
C/O Crayford Freight Services
Unit H
Flaxley Pkwy
Stechford
B33 9AN
Email: info@shipit.co.uk
Freephone: 0800 3890784
The second largest UK city by population, Birmingham is a historic, multicultural and well-connected city in the West Midlands. Renowned for its cultural hub, the city provides excellent museum, music and theatre venues to offer something for everyone.
We help many people move from Birmingham to overseas locations. People who move abroad are often looking for new experiences such as a better work-life balance, different cultures or to simply embark on a new adventure in life.
Fun fact: Did you know that Birmingham has more canals than Venice? Over 100 miles of canals were built during the Industrial Revolution to help transport goods.
A massive 46% of all our Birmingham moves went to the USA in 2024, making it the most in-demand location. Out of these moves, 15% chose the state of California to call home. California gives you the best of both worlds, from excellent career opportunities in Silicon Valley to beautiful national parks like Yosemite. Whether you’re moving to San Francisco or LA, California offers something for everyone.
The United Arab Emirates comes in 2nd for the most popular destination for our Birmingham removals, seeing 11% of all moves. In particular, Dubai proved popular, with 40% calling the city home. Dubai is an increasingly popular location for British expats, offering excellent career opportunities and a luxury lifestyle.
We’ve compared certain aspects of life in Birmingham with some overseas destinations to give you an insight into the cost of living.
USA:
Birmingham has a lower cost of living than the US, with rent and groceries higher in the States. You will save money on property costs, with the average cost to buy a city-centre apartment in America costing £3,598.39 compared to £3,900 in Birmingham. The cost of utilities such as electricity and heating is also 45% cheaper in the USA.
Dubai:
Rental costs tend to be higher in Dubai than in Birmingham, but it’s cheaper to buy property in the UAE city. It’s 35% cheaper to buy a home outside Dubai’s city centre than in Birmingham, saving you money on your move. Dining out in Dubai is slightly more expensive as alcohol is pricey there, but groceries are significantly cheaper.
Canada:
Grocery prices are generally more expensive in Canada than in Birmingham, but you’ll find restaurant and cafe prices cheaper. Monthly transport passes are similar in both locations, so getting around Canada is fairly affordable at £59.37 per month. Utilities are significantly cheaper in Canada than in Birmingham, with Birmingham’s electricity and heating bills 98% more expensive.
All data taken from Numbeo.
