International Recruitment Tool
UK Relocation Cost Calculator
Plan your move with confidence. Calculate visa fees, cost of living, employer loan repayments and your monthly take-home pay — all using 2026 official rates.
Apr 2026
Visa fee schedule
2026/27
PAYE & NI rates
3 parts
Full cost picture
UK Relocation Cost Calculator for Early Years Professionals
Step 1: Visa application costs
April 2026 Home Office fee schedule · NHS Immigration Health Surcharge included
NHS Surcharge: £1,035/yr (adult)
From £819 (outside UK, ≤3 yrs)
Fees updated April 8, 2026
Visa type & origin
Optional services
Step 2: Cost of living
Edit all figures to match your situation. Defaults are typical for England outside London.
Monthly ongoing costs
Average 1-bed outside London: £700–£1,100
Gas, electricity, water, broadband: ~£150–£220
Bus/train pass or fuel. Local buses ~£60–£100
One-off relocation and setup costs
Return flight from South Africa ~£600–£900
Bedding, kitchenware, essential items
Police clearance, qualification translations, etc.
Min £1,270 must be in your bank for 28 consecutive days before applying (unless employer certifies maintenance)
Step 3: Employer interest-free loan
Your employer may offer a 0% loan to cover relocation costs, repaid through monthly payroll deductions
0 = no employer loan; full cost funded by applicant upfront
Step 4: Monthly take-home pay
2026/27 PAYE & NI rates · England, Wales & Northern Ireland · Standard 1257L tax code assumed
Personal allowance: £12,570
Basic rate: 20% (up to £50,270)
Employee NI: 8% (£12,570–£50,270)
Higher rate: 40% (above £50,270)
E.g. £27,456 for Nursery School Teacher (Unqualified EYT)
Important notice: All tax and NI figures are indicative estimates based on published 2026/27 HMRC rates (effective 6 April 2026). Calculations assume a standard 1257L tax code, England/Wales/NI residency, no student loan, and the selected auto-enrolment pension contribution. Actual deductions may vary based on individual circumstances, tax codes, and employer pension schemes. Visa fees sourced from the Home Office schedule effective April 8, 2026. This calculator does not constitute financial, tax or immigration legal advice. Always verify current fees at gov.uk before submitting any application. Regulated immigration advice is provided by Talent Connect SA's partner immigration lawyers.