Money
What will it actually cost to move?
Salaries and rent are the easy part, it's the one-off move that surprises people. Estimate flights, shipping, your deposit, visa and legal fees, insurance and setup for any destination, all in your currency.
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How much are you bringing?
Moving to Vietnam
Estimated upfront cost
$6,128 - $8,651
Midpoint ≈ $7,209 · one-off, before you've settled in
- Flights1 traveller · ~8,635 km, one-way economy$894
- Shipping & freightShared container (a room of belongings)$2,833
- Housing upfrontFirst month + ~1.5mo deposit + agency fee$1,575
- Visa & immigration feesPrincipal route government fee$145
- Legal / solicitor supportAdvice & document preparation$420
- Temporary accommodation3 weeks of short-stay on arrival$551
- Health insurance (3 mo)Private cover upfront, often a visa requirement$74
- Starter furniture & essentialsBasics to set up a home$490
- Setup & adminSIM, transport, registration, bank account$227
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Take-home calculatorIndicativeA planning estimate built from distance, representative city rents and the chosen route's government fee, not a quote. Actual costs vary with timing, your exact route, removals firm and city. Currency conversions are approximate.