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Relocation (10)
Relocation Cost CalculatorTotal one-time cost of moving abroad, with contingency and per-person split.
Move-In Cash CalculatorDeposit, agency fee, advance rent and utility deposits — the cash due at signing.
Rent Affordability CalculatorThe rent your net income can carry after utilities, fixed costs and savings.
Ship or Replace CalculatorCompare the full cost of shipping household goods with buying replacements at the destination.
Pet Relocation Cost CalculatorFlights, crate, vet paperwork, permits and quarantine — the full cost per pet.
Temporary Housing CalculatorThe cost of the gap between arrival and a signed lease, including deposits and weekly burn.
Job-Search Runway CalculatorHow many months of local costs you can cover before the first paycheck.
Household Goods Duty CalculatorDuty and import VAT on shipped household goods, with and without residence relief.
Currency Buffer CalculatorHow much extra to hold for exchange-rate moves and transfer fees during a relocation.
Family Move Cost CalculatorScale a relocation budget by adults, children and school enrolment.
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Relocation
Relocation Terms Reference
Relocation Terms ReferenceSet overview — 14 entries
Relocation budgetThe one-time cost of moving, separate from ongoing living costs.
Move-in cashThe cash due at lease signing: deposit, agency fee and advance rent.
Agency feeThe letting agent commission, often quoted in weeks of rent.
Security depositMoney held against damage or unpaid rent, usually refundable.
Residence permitThe permission that lets you live in the destination beyond a short stay.
Proof of fundsBank evidence that you can support yourself during the stay.
ApostilleA certificate that authenticates a public document for use in another country.
Certified translationA translation attested by a qualified translator or authority.
Household-goods reliefA customs scheme that can waive duty on goods moved with your residence.
Goods to followBelongings imported after the main shipment, often under the same relief.
Pet travel documentsVaccination, microchip and health certificates needed to move a pet.
Temporary accommodationShort-term housing between arrival and a signed long-term lease.
Address registrationThe local registration that unlocks services after you move in.
Currency bufferThe extra cash held for exchange-rate moves and transfer costs.