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If you are thinking of moving to Germany from Australia, then wilkommen; you are in the right place! This page has contains all the information you need about moving to Germany, including costs, checklist and tips. Read on to ensure you get to the land of poets and thinkers before you know it.
Before bratwurst and beer are on your doorstep, it is important to understand how much moving to Germany from Australia is likely to cost you. Given that Germany is hardly round the corner, removalist costs are inevitably quite high, but don’t let that scare you. When there is a will, there is a way!
As an Australian moving to Germany, we imagine that you are thirsty for some hard and fast numbers on how much to budget for your move. To quench that thirst, we have put together this table, which estimates the cost of moving to Germany by sea, for varying sized properties, from different locations across Australia.
| Property Size | Time | Cost |
| 1 bedroom | 9 – 12 weeks | $5,600 – $7,800 |
| 2 bedroom | 6 – 9 weeks | $7,700 – $10,400 |
| 3 bedroom | 6 – 9 weeks | $13,300 – $18,000 |
| 4 bedroom | 6 – 9 weeks | $14,400 – $19,300 |
| 5 bedroom | 6 – 9 weeks | $20,400 – $27,300 |
| Property Size | Time | Cost |
| 1 bedroom | 9 – 12 weeks | $6,900 – $9,300 |
| 2 bedroom | 6 – 9 weeks | $9,100 – $12,400 |
| 3 bedroom | 6 – 9 weeks | $15,300 – $20,600 |
| 4 bedroom | 6 – 9 weeks | $16,900 – $22,800 |
| 5 bedroom | 6 – 9 weeks | $23,500 – $31,500 |
However, it is important to note that there is no universal cost of moving to Germany from Australia. As these tables have indicated, the exact distance of your move has an impact on your costs, as does the volume.
Tip! Not sure of the volume of your things? Don’t want to spend hours in your living room with a tape measure? Use our furniture volume calculator instead and save yourself the trouble.
Are you searching for removalists to Germany? You’re in the right place. Take a look at the 3 best international moving companies from Australia to Germany:
While we hope these ballpark figures and suggestions are helpful, the only accurate way to calculate your removalist costs is to request free quotes from us, so make sure you do this before you make the big move to Germany from Australia!
Unfortunately, yet again there is no black and white answer to this query. Instead whether you will need a visa, and what type of visa if so, is dependent on the exact terms of your move to Germany from Australia.
If you are moving to Germany from Australia for less than 90 days, then you are in luck; you will not need a visa.
Equally, if you fancy testing the waters before committing to a visa, you are within your rights to use these ninety days as a trial period, and work things out once you are there. However, this option is only for the real adrenaline junkies among us, as it means a race against the clock.
If you want to get your visa sorted before you move to Germany, or you intend to start working as soon as you get there, then get cracking!
There are several options available to you, some of which are outlined below:
For more information on what visa you may require when moving to Germany from Australia, visit the government website.
Got a millions and one things on your mind? We’re afraid that is somewhat inevitable when moving to Germany from Australia. To make your life a little easier, we have put together this moving to Germany checklist. Work your way through this bad boy and the joys of Oktoberfest and sparkling Christmas markets will be at your fingertips!
If this doesn’t quite cut it, our more general and thorough moving overseas checklist is sure to do the job.
First things first, it will only be possible to do this once you have your registration number, so scoot back and get that sorted first if you haven’t done so already.
Opening a local bank account is strongly recommended when moving to Germany from Australia. Not only so that you save money on currency transfers, but also most jobs will require it to pay you, unless you don’t care about getting paid…thought not…
If German banks aren’t your field of expertise, shame on you! Just kidding 😉 explore some of the following options to find one that suits you best:
There is nothing more important than your and your family’s health. Luckily, the stereotype of the organised and efficient German rings true here, with Germany boasting one of the best healthcare systems in the world.
There are two healthcare options available to you when you move to Germany:
First things first, moving to Germany from Australia is more than a hop, skip and a jump away. Therefore, before you get the logistics sorted, making sure you are really committed to moving to Germany before you pet your pet through the arduous flight.
If you are set on brining your Haustier with you, make sure they meet the following import requirements:
Once you arrive in Germany, your pet will need to be registered at your local town hall. Get all these things done and your furry friends can enjoy your bratwurst with you; but before digging into your Essen, remember to say guten Appetit!
First things first, unless you and your four wheels are joint at the hip, we strongly suggest selling your car in Australia and purchasing a new one upon moving to Germany. It is pretty difficult to fit a car in your back pocket, and so the only way to take it with you is via container, which will add substantially to your container shipping costs.
Moreover, vehicles imported to Germany from outside of the EU are subject to:
Given that moving to Germany from Australia can already cost a few bucks, we sincerely recommend thinking about this carefully before attempting to import your vehicle.
Want some more advice? Check out Sirelo’s top 8 international removalist in Australia! You are guaranteed to have a safe and successful move if you choose one of these trusted partners.
Once the process of moving to Germany from Australia is out of the way, we also imagine you might want a little insight into what your life in the heart of Europe will look like.
Time for some good news! The cost of living in Germany is substantially lower that what our Land Down Under offers. On average, you can expect to pay 22.22% less for rent, and a whopping 40.9% less for groceries. Moving to Germany can’t come soon enough!
To give you a better idea of how things are priced in Germany, the following table compares common cost of living metrics between Germany and Australia.
| Metric | Australia | Germany |
| Monthly rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre | $1,684 | $1,216 |
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $20.00 | $16.37 |
| 0.5L of draught beer | $8.00 | $5.73 |
| 12 eggs | $4.67 | $3.66 |
| Cappuccino | $4.50 | $4.56 |
| Monthly travel pass | $151 | $115 |
Not to shun our good old homeland, but we bet that moving to Germany from Australia is looking all the more appealing suddenly.
If you are still not convinced, did you know? Germany created gummy bears. We sure do have a lot to thank them for!
Leave your how you goings in the southern hemisphere, because one of the stark changes you are likely to notice upon moving to Germany from Australia is the seriousness of working culture.
That being said, it is not all hard work no play. In fact, Germany has one of the most efficient economies. It is considered Europe’s industrial powerhouse, despite having one of the shortest average working weeks. What is more, it boasts the second lowest unemployment rate in Europe. Hurry up or we will be moving to Germany with you!
If you are still on the hunt for work, take a look at some of the following portals:
First of all, congratulations! Your move to Germany from Australia is well and truly within reach. If you are still itching for some more answers, the Sirelo website is sure to have the answers. In particular ,the pages we have linked for you below might be of great use.
Until then, brush up on your German phrases and idioms. Here is one to get you started: das Leben ist kein Ponyhof, which translates literally as ‘life isn’t a pony farm’ but means ‘you can’t always get what you want’. However, we believe that by moving to Germany from Australia, then maybe, just maybe, you can 😊
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