Furniture Shipping Cost from San Diego, California to Berlin

The average cost of an international move — including expenses like shipping and moving services — can range from about $3,000 to $18,000 or more. However, smaller moves over shorter distances may cost less, while larger, longer-distance moves may cost more.

For the absolute cheapest shipping from the US to Germany, look at USPS First-Class Package International for small, light items (starting around $25-$35) or use third-party consolidators like APC, MyUS, or Parcel Monkey for budget economy options with longer delivery (often $13-$22 for 2lbs), while DHL and FedEx Economy offer balance for slightly heavier/faster needs, but always compare rates on platforms like Easyship or Parcel Monkey for the best real-time price.

Moving to Germany from the US costs anywhere from a few thousand to over $20,000+, averaging around $4,500-$10,000+ for shipping, but depends heavily on belongings size (1-bed apartment $5k-$9k, 3-bed $13k-$22k), departure coast (East Coast cheaper), and extra costs like flights ($500-$1500), setup (deposits, furniture, $1k-$3k+), and initial living expenses until settled. Major factors are volume of goods, shipping method (sea/air), and securing housing/job beforehand, with major costs in initial setup and transport.