Furniture Shipping Cost from San Jose to Helsinki

US to Finland shipping costs vary wildly, from around $15-$30 for small, light packages (under 1-2 lbs) via budget services (like USPS First Class or MyUS) to $100+ for larger or faster shipments with carriers like FedEx or DHL, depending heavily on weight, speed, dimensions, and chosen carrier. Expect to pay around $20-$40 for a 1-2 lb package, with faster delivery (2-5 days) costing more than slower options (8-14 days).

Shipping furniture overseas costs anywhere from a few hundred dollars for small items to $2,000 - $10,000+ for a household, depending heavily on volume, destination (Asia/Europe often $2.5k-$4k for a 1-bed), method (sea freight cheaper than air), and service level (shared vs. full container). Factors like weight, distance, carrier, packing, and origin/destination services (pickup/delivery) significantly influence the final price.

Shipping furniture overseas is often not worth it unless pieces are high-quality, expensive, or deeply sentimental, as costs (thousands of dollars) usually outweigh the benefit, especially when good, affordable local options exist and appliances/electronics rarely work due to power/signal issues, making selling and buying new often the better, fresher start. Weigh the high cost of shipping (potentially $3,000-$10,000+) against replacement costs and the emotional value, factoring in the destination's climate and local furniture availability.