Media type · One-time move costs
Relocation budget
The one-time cost of moving, separate from ongoing living costs.
Key facts
| Covers | One-time move costs |
|---|---|
| Excludes | Ongoing living costs |
| Typical reserve | 10–15% contingency |
| Paid to | Airlines, movers, authorities, landlord |
| Reviewed | As each quote arrives |
Why it is a separate budget
The move happens before local income, so it must be funded from savings or an employer package. Mixing it with monthly living costs hides the peak of the cash curve and makes the plan look safer than it is.
Keep one currency for the total and list the date each line is paid. The dates turn a pile of quotes into a cash-flow plan.
Frequently asked questions
Does it include the first month of rent?
Only the part paid at signing. Ongoing rent belongs in the monthly budget.
Should I use gross or net quotes?
Use the amount you will actually pay, including tax and fees.