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Planning on moving to the the United Kingdom from Australia? The journey is long but exciting, and having professional moving help will take a lot of stress of your shoulders. Read our guide about moving to England, that covers everything from visas and moving costs, to cost of living and moving checklists. Keep reading and don’t forget to request your free removals quotes for your removal to Britain!
Find the following table with the estimated costs for moving to London from Sydney:
| Household Size | Cost |
| 1-bedroom house | $5,300 – $7,300 |
| 2-bedroom house | $7,100 – $9,900 |
| 3-bedroom house | $12,800 – $17,200 |
| 4-bedroom house | $13,600 – $18,300 |
| 5-bedroom house | $19,400 – $26,200 |
*Disclaimer: The above figures are estimates. The final price will vary depending on your volume, seasonality, services and other factors.
As mentioned above, the cost of your move depends heavily on the volume. You can use our volume calculator to obtain an accurate estimate, which will enable you to receive proper quotes.
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Compare the most common costs of living between the UK and Australia in this table:
| Metric | Australia | UK |
| Rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre | $1,713 | $1,365 |
| Basic monthly utilities for an 85m2 apartment | $222 | $282 |
| 1L of milk | $1.65 | $1.66 |
| Cappuccino | $4.49 | $5.01 |
| 0.5L of draught beet | $8.00 | $6.56 |
| 1L of gasoline | $1.47 | $2.31 |
Source: Numbeo
It’s important to familiarize yourself with the local culture and visa requirements for living and working.
The UK entry requirements for Australians are the following: you’ll need a visa if you wish to stay for longer than 6 months or work in the UK.
| Visa | Requirements |
| Skilled Worker visa | Have a job offer in the UK to do eligible work approved by the employer |
| Global Talent visa | Have a high skill level in an eligible field of work |
| Innovator Founder visa | Be an entrepreneur with an original business idea that will contribute to the UK economy |
| Youth Visa | Valid for 2 years, you’ll need to be between 18 to 35 years old. |
👉 If applicable, you can apply for ancestry visas. This requires you to have at least one grandparent with British citizenship.
Find out your options on the UK Government page Check if you need a UK visa.
The WHM visa is a visa targeted for young people, which allows them to live, travel and work in the UK for a maximum of 2 years. For more details on the requirements, see the UK Government page.
Are you a UK citizen moving back to the UK? Read more about the actions you’ll need to take on the Returning to the UK official page.
Below is a list of some of the best places to live in the UK.
Once your visa is accepted, it will allow you to start exploring the job market. As a good place to start, consider exploring some of the following job portals:
Planning a move to the UK from Australia can be a daunting task. To help with this journey, we created a moving checklist.
If you still have questions, make sure to read the FAQs section below and check out the articles we have linked for you below!
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