Master the formulas to seamlessly summarize product prices, domestic freight, and international shipping.
For savvy shoppers using agent services like EastMallBuy, accurately forecasting the total cost of a haul is crucial. Manual calculation is prone to error and time-consuming. This guide will walk you through setting up a powerful spreadsheet that automatically computes your total expenses, giving you full financial control over your international purchases.
Setting Up Your Cost Calculation Spreadsheet
Create columns for the following key data points in your spreadsheet (e.g., Google Sheets or Microsoft Excel):
| Column | Data | Example |
|---|---|---|
| A | Product Name/Item | Winter Coat |
| B | Product Price (¥) | 350.00 |
| C | Domestic Freight (¥) | 10.00 |
| D | Item Subtotal (¥) | Formula |
| E | International Shipping Weight (kg) | 1.5 |
Core Automation Formulas
1. Item Subtotal (Product + Domestic Freight)
In cell Drag this formula down the column to apply it to all items.D2
=SUM(B2:C2)
2. Total Cost of All Products (Before Int'l Shipping)
At the bottom of Column D (e.g., cell D50), calculate the sum of all subtotals:
=SUM(D2:D49)3. Total International Shipping Cost
This requires knowing your shipping line's rate (e.g., $15 per kg). If the total weight is summed in cell E50, and the exchange rate is in cell G1:
= (E50 * 15) * G1 // Calculates cost in your local currencyFor a more dynamic sheet, list the shipping rate per kg in a separate cell (e.g., F1) and reference it: =(E50 * F1) * G1.
4. The Grand Total: Final Haul Cost
This is your ultimate formula. If your total product cost is in D50F2:
=SUM(D50, F2)This single cell now displays your complete, automated total expense.
Pro Tips for Accuracy
- Fixed Cells for Rates:$G$1) for exchange rates and shipping rates to avoid errors when copying formulas.
- Weight Buffer:
- Separate Fee Tracker:
- Currency Conversion:=GOOGLEFINANCE("CURRENCY:CNYUSD")
- Separate Fee Tracker: