Are you planning your international removals from Swansea? 1st Move International have over 25 years of experience in the industry, taking care of the whole process for you.
We operate our overseas moving services to many worldwide destinations including the USA, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa and many more!
1st Move International is one of the largest privately owned international removal companies in the UK, so we’re the best choice for your move from Swansea.
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Get your free personalised quote without the hassle of a home survey. Simply give us your moving details and we’ll give you a tailored price for your move.
Select the service that meets your requirements and our local Move Coordinators in Swansea will create a tailored plan for your move.
Our expert packers will collect your belongings and secure them with our unique shrink-fast packing, ensuring maximum protection throughout the move.
With our expertise as registered customs brokers, we’ll handle the customs process for you, making your move smooth and stress-free.
Choose shared container shipping if you’re only moving a small volume of items, such as the contents of a 2-bedroom home. It’s a cost-effective way to move overseas from Swansea as you share container space with other people and pay for what you use.
This type of container shipping is best suited for those moving large amounts, such as a 3-4 bedroom relocation. Your items will be shipped in your own 20ft or 40ft shipping container, minimising any handling of your items.
We’ve assessed the cost of an international move from Swansea for a 20ft shipping container, which typically fits the contents of a 3-bedroom house. Keep in mind that the final cost can vary based on location, size, and your specific requirements.
We’ve also looked at average moving costs for overseas moves from Swansea to a variety of destinations:
| Country | Small Move in Shared Container | 20ft Shipping Container (3-bed house) | 40ft Shipping Container (4-bed house) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | £589 - £1,814 | £3,142 - £5,174 | £5,078 - £6,861 |
| Canada | £433 - £1,803 | £2,681 - £3,643 | £5,421 - £6,603 |
| USA | £529 - £2,110 | £3,059 - £3,680 | £4,798 - £6,290 |
| New Zealand | £425 - £1,804 | £3,761 - £4,281 | £4,905 - £6,317 |
| Bahamas | £560 - £2,420 | £3,195 - £4,293 | £5,792 - £7,647 |
| Barbados | £587 - £1,406 | £3,450 - £5,162 | £5,934 - £7,195 |
| Singapore | £518 - £1,725 | £2,337 - £3,730 | £3,486 - £4,197 |
| Cayman Islands | £769 - £1,654 | £3,943 - £4,898 | £5,675 - £8,156 |
| Cyprus | £571 - £1,882 | £2,864 - £3,271 | £4,646 - £4,953 |
| Dubai | £421 - £1,902 | £2,878 - £3,039 | £4,850 - £6,516 |
| Hong Kong | £450 - £1,818 | £2,848 - £3,131 | £3,634 - £3,893 |
| South Africa | £506 - £1,543 | £2,993 - £3,429 | £3,917 - £5,913 |
| Saudi Arabia | £534 - £1,647 | £2,576 - £3,088 | £5,173 - £5,338 |
Costs don’t include fees for collection, delivery, insurance or packing for your move.
If you want online estimates for your international removals from Swansea, then why not use our free international removals cost calculator. You’ll get a free 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 Swansea have to say about 1st Move International.
H Norbury
Swansea to Galveston, Texas, USAWe have had a lovely move and are settling in nicely to our new place in Galveston, Texas. We would like to thank you for your wonderful job wrapping, securing and shipping all our goods. Your exceptional customer service made the move less stressful. If another international move comes our way (which is always a possibility!) we will definitely be contacting you again and will recommend your service to friends and co-workers.
Our service covers all areas of Swansea, including; Mumbles, Killay, Uplands, Bishopston, Morriston, Gowerton and many more.
1st Move International,
Worthy Rd,
Bristol
BS11 0YB
Email: info@shipit.co.uk
Freephone: 0800 3890784
Once a key port city, Swansea boasts natural beauty and a rich cultural scene. Home to an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the Gower Peninsula, Swansea is known for its picturesque waterfront and stunning views. A popular city for students thanks to Swansea University, the area has lots to offer.
People move overseas for a variety of reasons. Whether you’re looking for better job opportunities, want to be closer to family or moving for personal reasons, moving abroad from Swansea is a popular choice.
Fun fact: Did you know that the term ‘Swansea Jack’ originates from a dog who saved 27 people from drowning in the 1930s.
A huge 50% of our international removals from Swansea go to the USA. depending on where you live in the States, you can find a lower cost of living with excellent opportunities all around. 29% of these movers chose Texas to relocate to.
Texas is a large state, offering much warmer summers than in Swansea. It also offers a much lower cost of living compared to other US states. San Antonio, El Paso and Lubbock are affordable cities in Texas.
New Zealand is also a popular destination for our Swansea movers, seeing 14% of all moves going there. New Zealand boasts diverse landscapes with a focus on outdoor activities. It offers a high standard of living but at a higher cost compared to Swansea.
Let’s look at the cost of living in Swansea compared with some of our popular destinations for Swansea movers.
You’ll want to look at the Midwest for more affordable areas to live in the USA. Cleveland, Ohio and Detroit, Michigan are known for their low cost of living, especially housing. If you’re looking for a rural area, try looking at towns in States like Indiana, Kentucky, and Missouri. Abilene in Texas offers rent prices 5% lower than in Swansea.
Rotorua is a city on North Island that offers a lower cost of living than Swansea, including housing and local amenities costs. Invercargill has a much lower rental market than Swansea, with prices 71.8% lower. Eating out at restaurants will also cost you 18.5% less, however groceries are higher than in Swansea.
All data taken from Numbeo.
