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Moving Cost Calculator

Estimate your total cost of moving from New Zealand to Australia — from flights and shipping to your first month of rent.

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Tips to Reduce Your Moving Costs

Reduce what you ship

Sea freight is charged by cubic metre. Sell bulky furniture in NZ and buy second-hand in Australia — you'll often come out ahead financially and avoid the 6–10 week wait.

Book flights 8–12 weeks out

Trans-Tasman flights are cheapest booked 8–12 weeks ahead. Avoid school holidays and long weekends. Flying into Melbourne or Brisbane is often cheaper than Sydney.

Negotiate your bond

In most Australian states the maximum bond is 4 weeks rent. Some landlords ask for less. Bond is refundable — so it's not spent, just tied up until you move out.

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Our Masterguide includes a detailed cost breakdown by city plus suburb-level rent data — $1.99/month.

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