How much does a move cost?
Besides the rates for hiring movers and additional packing costs, the price for moving companiesdepends on what additional services you want to claim. These include handyman, storage, cleaning or piano moving services. For a more detailed breakdown, see the “Moving Costs” page. The tables below show the average cost of long distance and short distance moves.This table represents the moving costs for average house types, taking into consideration whether you are moving within the same city or to another city:
| Number of rooms | Within the same city | To another city (up to 750 km) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 to 3 room apartment – 25 cbm | Packing cost = 25000 Transportation = 15000 Unpacking = 10000 Total = 50,000 | Packing /unpacking cost = 35000 Transportation cost = 25000 Total = 60,000 |
| 3-4 room apartment – 30 cbm | Packing unpacking cost = 45,000 Transportation = 25000 Total = 65,000 | Packing unpacking cost = 45,000 Transportation = 25000 Total = 70,000 |
| Bungalow – 50 cbm | Packing / unpacking = 55000 Transportation = 35000 Total = 90,000 | Packing / unpacking = 55000 Transportation = 45000 Total = 100,000 |
| House – 60 cbm | Total cost = 120,000 | Total cost = 140,000 |
*All prices are in PKR
How to save on moving
Due to the numerous factors that influence costs, different companies calculate their prices in their own way, which in turn makes it difficult as a customer to get accurate or consistent estimates. The best way to get an idea of costs is to compare the prices of several moving specialists in your area. This could mean a significant savings on your overall moving costs. Simply fill out the form below, send a price request to companies near you and receive up to 6 quotes. The request is of course free of charge and non-binding for you. This means that if you are not satisfied with the offers, you can simply reject them.
Relocation: What you should consider
You can make the move to a new home using a variety of options. However, it can be difficult to make the best choice. Which moving method best suits your move depends entirely on what your current living situation is. For example, if you are moving out of a 1-person apartment, renting a moving truck and a few movers will be more than sufficient.However, if you are moving with the contents of an apartment with two or more rooms or even an entire house, you should consider turning to a moving company. The following factors are also important to consider when hiring movers:
- The distance between your new and old home
- Accessibility of each house/building
- Your moving date
- Desired additional services
