Start planning your international removals from Oxford with 1st Move International.
We have over 25 years of experience carrying out overseas moves to many destinations including; the USA, Australia, UAE, New Zealand, Singapore and many more!
We’ll take care of everything, from customs clearance to final delivery, so you can sit back and enjoy your move. Enjoy a safer, faster and smarter move overseas from Oxford with 1st Move International.
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Get your free, tailored quote from us for your international removals from Oxford. We’ll provide you with an accurate, no-obligation price, without wasting time on a home survey.
Our local Move Coordinators in Oxford will work with you to help you select the right service and create a personalised moving plan based on your unique requirements.
Our Oxford packers and movers will pick up your items, pack them using our safe, unique method and get them ready for our guaranteed weekly shipping slots.
We’ll organise everything customs-related so you don’t have to. We’re registered customs brokers so we’ll take care of customs documentation, regulations, and inspections.
Our shared container service is best suited to smaller moves such as those carrying out a 2-bedroom home move. It’s the most cost-effective way to move overseas from Oxford as you share container space with other customers, paying for the space you use.
Select our full container shipping service if you’re moving the contents of a 3-4 bedroom house move. This option will give you exclusive access to your own container, either 20ft or 40ft. FCL means minimal handling of your items for your international removals from Oxford.
We’ve researched the average costs for your overseas move from Oxford to various global destinations. The figures provided are for a full 20ft shipping container, typically suited for a 3-bedroom house move. Your final quote will vary based on your destination, the size of your move, and any specific requirements you might have.
To aid with your research, we’ve listed the average costs for international moves from Oxford to numerous worldwide destinations:
| Country | Small Move in Shared Container | 20ft Shipping Container (3-bed house) | 40ft Shipping Container (4-bed house) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | £565 - £2,002 | £3,058 - £4,813 | £5,817 - £6,796 |
| Canada | £452 - £1,995 | £2,885 - £3,723 | £5,528 - £6,846 |
| USA | £497 - £2,027 | £2,960 - £3,655 | £4,828 - £7,175 |
| New Zealand | £519 - £1,947 | £3,247 - £4,161 | £5,632 - £6,245 |
| Bahamas | £554 - £2,507 | £3,271 - £4,699 | £6,197 - £7,822 |
| Barbados | £622 - £1,771 | £3,560 - £4,686 | £5,808 - £8,021 |
| Singapore | £504 - £1,708 | £2,317 - £3,572 | £4,512 - £4,430 |
| Cayman Islands | £727 - £1,704 | £3,976 - £4,908 | £5,820 - £8,629 |
| Cyprus | £608 - £1,786 | £2,832 - £3,685 | £4,276 - £5,545 |
| Dubai | £453 - £2,001 | £2,999 - £3,292 | £5,265 - £6,236 |
| Hong Kong | £505 - £1,648 | £3,024 - £3,282 | £3,826 - £4,378 |
| South Africa | £462 - £1,751 | £3,003 - £3,348 | £4,432 - £6,340 |
| Saudi Arabia | £477 - £1,675 | £2,916 - £3,163 | £4,672 - £5,110 |
These are just rough averages and they don’t include the cost of collection, delivery, insurance or packing for your move.
If you’re looking for online estimates for your overseas move from Oxford, why not try out our international removals cost calculator. You’ll get a free, instant online estimate for removals to the USA, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and more! You don’t have to enter your email address or register.
Find out what our customers from Oxford have to say about 1st Move International.
A Marginson
Oxford to Queensland, Australia1st move international were incredibly friendly and helpful throughout my move of boxes of books and homewares from the UK to Australia, even while working in the middle of a pandemic. My boxes arrived in perfect condition and were clearly well cared for. If I ever have to undertake a similar move then I will definitely use them again!
B Ronald
Oxford to St.Paul's Bay, MaltaI would like to express my sincere thanks for a job well done with regards to my shipment from the UK to Malta. Goods were all shipped safe and intact to my address here in Malta last Monday. I would like to give a 5-star service to you all involved from day 1 when I first enquired and booked my shipment. well done to all and thank you.
We operate across all of Oxford including; Wolvercote, Risinghurst, Cowley, Barton and many more.
We have depots across the country, with the closest depot to Oxford shown below:
1st Move International Limited
C/O Cargo Marketing Services
Unit D, Horton Trading Estate
Stanwell Road
Horton
Slough
SL3 9PF
Email: info@shipit.co.uk
Freephone: 0800 3890784
Home to the world-renowned University of Oxford, Oxford is a city that boasts a rich history, growing economy and excellent transport links. With plenty of green space, historic pubs and annual arts festivals, Oxford is a bustling city with something on offer for everyone.
Lots of movers relocate from Oxford for a variety of reasons. From looking for a fresh start to seeking career opportunities, moving abroad is becoming an increasingly popular decision.
Fun fact: Bodleian Library in the University of Oxford has a legal right to a copy of every book published in the UK, making it one of the world's most comprehensive research libraries.
A massive 70% of our Oxford movers relocated to the United States. Out of that 70%, 31% chose California as their new home. There are currently around 40,000 British expats living in the Golden State, with popular expat areas including Los Angeles, San Francisco Bay Area, San Diego, Orange County and Santa Barbara.
Boasting excellent career opportunities, the Sierra Nevada Mountains, a laid-back beach lifestyle and a lively social scene, moving to California from the UK is an exciting relocation.
Australia is another popular destination for our Oxford movers, seeing 8% of all moves. Many Brits move to Australia to seek a better lifestyle, higher salary and warmer weather.
We’ve taken a look at the cost of living in some of our popular destinations and compared it with Oxford to give you an insight into life overseas.
USA:
Living in big cities in the US like Los Angeles or New York
can be more expensive than in Oxford. Try cities like Austin, Charlotte, and Indianapolis for a cheaper cost of living including housing, groceries and dining out. The cost of living in Austin is 19.4% less expensive than London. You can expect to pay £1,208 per month to rent an apartment outside of the city centre in Austin which is 4% more expensive than in Oxford.
Australia:
Areas like Adelaide, Hobart, and Canberra offer a cheaper living cost than in Oxford, especially for housing and utilities. The rental market and transport costs are also more affordable here. Utilities are more expensive in major cities but in smaller areas, they are cheaper than in Oxford.
Canada:
Areas like Edmonton and Calgary in Alberta and Ottawa offer more affordable housing and rental options than Oxford. Dining out and transport costs are also lower in these Canadian cities. You can expect to pay £2,596 per square metre for an apartment outside of the city centre in Calgary, this is 59% cheaper than in Oxford.
All data taken from Numbeo .
