Shipping Cost from Los Angeles, California to Seoul

Shipping to South Korea from the US ranges from ~$20 for small/light items (USPS First Class) to $100+ for faster/heavier packages, with typical costs for a 1-5 lb package around $20-$70, and heavier items or express services costing significantly more, depending heavily on weight, dimensions, speed (1-10+ days), and carrier (USPS, FedEx, UPS, DHL, Asendia ). Expect costs like $20-$40 for basic options (e.g., 1-2 lbs) and $100-$200+ for expedited delivery or heavier parcels (e.g., 10-20 lbs).

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.

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.