Mattress Shipping Cost from Munich to Santiago

Is shipping internationally expensive? International shipping rates are typically more expensive than domestic shipping rates. This is because of several factors, such as import taxes, customs duties, logistics, and fuel costs involved in delivering shipments overseas.

Shipping a 50 lb package costs roughly $40 to $90 for ground services, varying greatly by distance, carrier (USPS, UPS, FedEx), speed, and if you use flat rates or discounts, with USPS Ground Advantage often cheapest for shorter distances and FedEx/UPS competitive cross-country, plus potential surcharges for heavy items. For example, short-haul USPS might be ~$38, while cross-country UPS could reach ~$72 plus fees, or you could find FedEx Ground around $70.

Shipping from Germany costs anywhere from a few Euros for small documents (like $3.15+ with USPS) to over €100 for heavier packages, depending heavily on size, weight, destination, speed (standard vs. express), and carrier (DHL, UPS, FedEx, USPS). Expect a small, lightweight package (under 1kg) to start around €7-€10, while larger/heavier items can be €40-€80+ for express to the US, with sea freight being much cheaper for containers.