Forex Cargo and Move For Less both ship balikbayan boxes from Toronto to the Philippines by sea. A Move For Less box from Toronto to Metro Manila costs $96, or $71 each when you send 2, and pickup at your door is free.
Below are our prices and dates, and the questions to ask any courier so you can compare quotes side by side. For Forex's current prices and services, check with Forex directly.
At a glance
- Box to Metro Manila$96, or $71 each for 2
- Pickup in TorontoFree, at your door
- ContainersWe load one every 2 weeks
- Time at seaAbout 35 to 45 days to Manila
- PaymentCash or Interac e-Transfer at pickup
Already have a Forex box?
You can use it with us. We pick up boxes with any courier's name on the side, such as LBC, Forex, Atin Ito or Umac. Kahit anong box, tanggap namin.
Your Forex box costs the same as our standard box, as long as it is not overpacked. Overpacked means filled past what the box can hold, so it has lost its original shape. An overpacked box costs more.
What a box costs from Toronto
One price per standard box, no weighing. Here is every destination from Toronto today.
| Destination | Regular price | Bundle price | Boxes needed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metro Manila | $96 | $71 | 2 |
| Luzon | $111 | $86 | 2 |
| Visayas | $121 | $96 | 2 |
| Mindanao | $126 | $101 | 2 |
| Island regions | $126 | $101 | 2 |
Prices are per standard box from Toronto, read from our live rates on September 23, 2026. Pickup is free.
Send boxes together and the discount comes off the whole order by itself.
| Boxes sent together | Off your whole order |
|---|---|
| 2 boxes | $50 off |
| 3 boxes | $75 off |
| 5 boxes | $110 off |
Questions to ask when comparing couriers
Ask these of every courier you are considering, us included. Our answers are below each one.
How much is one box to my province?
From Toronto, a standard box costs Metro Manila $96, Luzon $111, Visayas $121, Mindanao $126, Island regions $126. The bundle prices are in the table above.
Is pickup free at my address?
Pickup is free in the GTA and the towns near it. Farther towns, such as the London and Kingston runs and Niagara, pay $10 a box.
Do I have to buy your box?
No. We pick up LBC, Forex, Atin Ito and Umac boxes at our standard box price, as long as the box is not overpacked and still has its original shape.
Is the price by weight?
No. One price per standard box, however heavy it is.
How often do containers leave?
We load a container every 2 weeks.
How long until it reaches Manila?
About 35 to 45 days by sea to Manila, then a few more days to the provinces.
Can I see where my box is right now?
Yes. Every box shows in the Move For Less app from pickup to delivery. If one looks slow, message us and we check it.
How do I pay?
Cash or Interac e-Transfer, confirmed by the courier at pickup.
Select where to send, then check rates
Pick your town, where the box is going and how many boxes, and see the price before you book. Payment is cash or Interac e-Transfer, confirmed by the courier at pickup.
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