LynnS Posted June 18, 2018 Report Share Posted June 18, 2018 Hi Everyone, I'm a newbie on here and we are right at the beginning of the decision-making process- thank you to everyone for the loads of info shared. Please could someone share a breakdown of the estimated costs from start to leaving SA. This will give us a good idea of what it would cost us to make the move and if it is financially feasible for us. It would also be very helpful to get an idea of start up costs once we get there. (We have no idea which city yet.) Thanks to everyone on advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LM17 Posted June 18, 2018 Report Share Posted June 18, 2018 hi @LynnS, this is a quick breakdown: (I am sure someone will give you much more detail) Migration Agent = R30k English test, EOI Cost, Visa costs = R80k - R100k moving - R80k -R100k for 20 foot container minimum, flights etc R10 - R15 per person depending on specials and route you take some "hidden cost" to consider: tax on Prov funds when you withdraw accommodation first 2 -3 weeks when you get there (Airbnb?) (R20k...) Car rental first week or 2 (R10K??) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ta2Bryan Posted June 18, 2018 Report Share Posted June 18, 2018 2 hours ago, LM17 said: hi @LynnS, this is a quick breakdown: (I am sure someone will give you much more detail) Migration Agent = R30k English test, EOI Cost, Visa costs = R80k - R100k moving - R80k -R100k for 20 foot container minimum, flights etc R10 - R15 per person depending on specials and route you take some "hidden cost" to consider: tax on Prov funds when you withdraw accommodation first 2 -3 weeks when you get there (Airbnb?) (R20k...) Car rental first week or 2 (R10K??) That's pretty accurate. We're using a Movecube ar R25k (2.2m x 1.4m x 1.8m). Leaving furniture behind. Deposit on Rental between R30k & R40k. Fairly decent used car R80k to R100k. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LynnS Posted June 18, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2018 Thank you @Ta2Bryan and @LM17! This is definitely helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TamTam Posted June 18, 2018 Report Share Posted June 18, 2018 You can also save the agents fees and do the application yourself - it depends on how straight forward your application is. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starbucks Posted June 18, 2018 Report Share Posted June 18, 2018 Add LSD trip for 5 , +/- R 70k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TamTam Posted June 18, 2018 Report Share Posted June 18, 2018 A LSD trip is not a have to though. Many have gotten the visas without stepping foot in oz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vitchie Posted June 18, 2018 Report Share Posted June 18, 2018 4 hours ago, TamTam said: A LSD trip is not a have to though. Many have gotten the visas without stepping foot in oz. Agreed, we did a LSD and it doesn't do much to prepare a person. Problem with a LSD trip is that you are in holiday mode. You only get a real feel for a place once you live or work there. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LM17 Posted June 19, 2018 Report Share Posted June 19, 2018 9 hours ago, vitchie said: Agreed, we did a LSD and it doesn't do much to prepare a person. Problem with a LSD trip is that you are in holiday mode. You only get a real feel for a place once you live or work there. Indeed , Also we did LSD to Melbourne (wasgreat fun) but now I have a job in Sydney; 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riekie Posted June 24, 2018 Report Share Posted June 24, 2018 On 6/18/2018 at 6:43 PM, LM17 said: hi @LynnS, this is a quick breakdown: (I am sure someone will give you much more detail) Migration Agent = R30k English test, EOI Cost, Visa costs = R80k - R100k moving - R80k -R100k for 20 foot container minimum, flights etc R10 - R15 per person depending on specials and route you take some "hidden cost" to consider: tax on Prov funds when you withdraw accommodation first 2 -3 weeks when you get there (Airbnb?) (R20k...) Car rental first week or 2 (R10K??) Looking at these costs and I'm gasping! Such a huge difference from when we did it in 2004! Shocking actaully... How does anyone even afford it? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LynnS Posted June 24, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2018 Gulp- my thoughts too. Doesn't leave very much for a rainy day! Thank you everyone- we have a much clearer idea of cost now 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riekie Posted June 26, 2018 Report Share Posted June 26, 2018 On 6/24/2018 at 6:28 PM, LynnS said: Gulp- my thoughts too. Doesn't leave very much for a rainy day! Thank you everyone- we have a much clearer idea of cost now 😉 If you spend your very last cent to get here, it is still worth it... 😊 Scary.... but worth it! 👍🏼 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcmiller Posted June 27, 2018 Report Share Posted June 27, 2018 23 hours ago, Riekie said: If you spend your very last cent to get here, it is still worth it... 😊 Scary.... but worth it! 👍🏼 Could not agree more! I'd rather be poor in Aus than rich in South Africa. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TamTam Posted June 27, 2018 Report Share Posted June 27, 2018 (edited) Totally agree. I keep telling buddies of mine. If you are thinking of emigrating do it now. Not next year. NOW! Get your butt there. Edited June 27, 2018 by TamTam 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sakuya Posted June 27, 2018 Report Share Posted June 27, 2018 (edited) Jip. Our costs were as follows: Accreditation : 8k EOI + Application for sponsorship (489) + visa : 80k Flights: 22k Airbnb: 10k (20 days) was lucky with that one Car rental: 10k (with deposit) 8 days Shared container : 50k Initial costs (dep for rental, necessities until container arrive etc): 30k Car (cheap Holden cruze) : 85k So yup, we had to spend at least 280k just to get in OZ and start off. That means I had to use my pension monies to add to my already dwindling savings, but I do it with pleasure for my son's future. Edited June 27, 2018 by Sakuya 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisH Posted June 27, 2018 Report Share Posted June 27, 2018 5 hours ago, Sakuya said: Car (cheap Holden cruze) : 85k This is either a typo or the most expensive Holden Cruze ever! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sakuya Posted June 28, 2018 Report Share Posted June 28, 2018 lol @ChrisH 85k in Rand... not dollars. The pre-owned 2010/2011 models at a dealership are around $7000 - $7500 excl. registration and other fees. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedPanda Posted June 28, 2018 Report Share Posted June 28, 2018 12 hours ago, ChrisH said: This is either a typo or the most expensive Holden Cruze ever! I can see you're in $AUD mode already 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LynnS Posted July 10, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2018 On 6/27/2018 at 6:59 PM, Sakuya said: Jip. Our costs were as follows: Accreditation : 8k EOI + Application for sponsorship (489) + visa : 80k Flights: 22k Airbnb: 10k (20 days) was lucky with that one Car rental: 10k (with deposit) 8 days Shared container : 50k Initial costs (dep for rental, necessities until container arrive etc): 30k Car (cheap Holden cruze) : 85k So yup, we had to spend at least 280k just to get in OZ and start off. That means I had to use my pension monies to add to my already dwindling savings, but I do it with pleasure for my son's future. We may also need to dip into our pension. Is there any pension assistance when you reach retirement? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeschefwesley Posted February 14, 2019 Report Share Posted February 14, 2019 (edited) Ok guys i hear you 200k upwards on relocating ouch. So I am a chef, lots of sponsorship jobs available i see in oz. Do any of these jobs offer to pay your visa? Will they take that risk? I am very qualified. Ive attached my incomplete cv. Visa is probably most important but lots of jobs have accommodation included. I am not broke but I am young 29 years old saving not yet that big? 25041 Edited February 14, 2019 by yeschefwesley Need to notify me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duggen Posted February 17, 2019 Report Share Posted February 17, 2019 On 2/14/2019 at 1:56 PM, yeschefwesley said: Ok guys i hear you 200k upwards on relocating ouch. So I am a chef, lots of sponsorship jobs available i see in oz. Do any of these jobs offer to pay your visa? Will they take that risk? I am very qualified. Ive attached my incomplete cv. Visa is probably most important but lots of jobs have accommodation included. I am not broke but I am young 29 years old saving not yet that big? 25041 It needn't cost nearly that much to migrate. If you get a sponsored job, generally the sponsoring company pays for the visa, and in many cases the flights and some moving costs. Even if the flights and moving costs aren't covered by the sponsoring company, they should only cost like R15k if you sell everything in SA and and live cheap until you get your first Aus paycheck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frosty Posted February 17, 2019 Report Share Posted February 17, 2019 @yeschefwesley remember most of the estimated migration budgets you will see on the forum are for families relocating. If you are still young, single/couple, have no children and do not need to take a whole lot of stuff with you the costs will be substantially lower. My wife and I (also late 20's) are going over soon. Up till now all costs including flights there come to around R100k. We are not taking much with but rather selling what we have this side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaunR Posted February 26, 2019 Report Share Posted February 26, 2019 On 2/14/2019 at 1:56 PM, yeschefwesley said: Ok guys i hear you 200k upwards on relocating ouch. So I am a chef, lots of sponsorship jobs available i see in oz. Do any of these jobs offer to pay your visa? Will they take that risk? I am very qualified. Ive attached my incomplete cv. Visa is probably most important but lots of jobs have accommodation included. I am not broke but I am young 29 years old saving not yet that big? 25041 Chefs is a high risk application/occupation, just have a look if your occupation is on the MLTSSL, if not there is no way to PR. If someone is willing to sponsor you and go through the 186 ENS then there is a huge waiting list to get PR granted, a lot of the high risk occupations get rejected lately. 😞 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stefans Posted February 26, 2019 Report Share Posted February 26, 2019 https://theterritory.com.au/migrate/migrate-to-work/northern-territory-government-visa-nomination/nt-migration-occupation-list/northern-territory-migration-occupation-list-a-f Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kade Posted April 7, 2019 Report Share Posted April 7, 2019 On 2/17/2019 at 7:56 AM, frosty said: @yeschefwesley remember most of the estimated migration budgets you will see on the forum are for families relocating. If you are still young, single/couple, have no children and do not need to take a whole lot of stuff with you the costs will be substantially lower. My wife and I (also late 20's) are going over soon. Up till now all costs including flights there come to around R100k. We are not taking much with but rather selling what we have this side. Hi Frosty, what agency are you using? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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