Shipping Cost from Istanbul to Wellington

Shipping furniture overseas costs anywhere from $2,000 to over $10,000, depending heavily on volume (more stuff = more cost), destination (Asia/Europe vs. Australia), shipping method (shared container vs. full container/air freight), and service level (self-pack vs. full-service movers). Expect to pay roughly $2,500-$4,500 for a one-bedroom equivalent to Europe/Asia, while large moves can hit $8,000-$13,000+, with air freight being the priciest but fastest option.

The cheapest way to ship from Turkey to the USA is usually sea freight (ocean freight) for bulk/heavy items, though it's slow (weeks), using LCL (Less than Container Load) to share space. For smaller packages, compare carriers like FedEx, UPS, and USPS (especially Flat Rate boxes for heavy items fitting inside), often finding discounts via platforms like ParcelABC or Take and Ship for better rates than standard post, while services like Yollando help consolidate purchases for better per-item cost.

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.