Moving Costs with a Moving Company

Customers often call us and ask: "How much does my move cost with a professional moving company?". The question of the moving price is not so easy to answer because it depends on various factors. However, so that you have an approximate idea of the costs involved in a move with a moving company, we have analyzed our data for you.

Price Factors

1. Inventory / Apartment Size

   The main factor determining the moving costs is, of course, the inventory that needs to be moved. The apartment size and number of rooms provide a rough estimate for you to get an idea of the moving price.

2. Distance

   The distance from the place of departure to the destination is also crucial. Whether you are moving within the same village or from Zurich to Geneva, it makes a big difference. For a short move, multiple trips may be required, while for a long-distance move, sufficient loading volume must be available.

3. Move Preparation

   If you want to keep the price for the moving company low, there are a few options. If you are handy, you can choose to disassemble and assemble the furniture yourself. Depending on the furniture, this can reduce the moving costs by several hundred francs.

4. Situation

   Whether you can drive the moving van directly to the front door or have to climb 30 flights of stairs, whether there is a large elevator in a multi-family house or none at all – these are some differences that should be assessed by a field service representative.

5. Quality

   The desired quality of the moving company also plays a role. If you have antique furniture or other valuables, you may prefer to spend a little more and work with experienced movers. However, if you don't have valuable furniture and simply want to move as affordably as possible, you have a completely different requirement.

6. Your Location

   If you want to move in a major city like Zurich or Basel, it will be slightly more expensive than moving somewhere in Thurgau. However, you can hardly influence this factor.

7. Price Comparison

   It may sound silly, but price comparison is indeed a price factor. If you simply approach the first moving company without obtaining multiple quotes for comparison, it can be a significant cost factor. Even with the best company, the moving date may not be the most convenient, and they may not make much effort to provide you with a good offer. Our tip: Get at least 3 comparison quotes.

At top-offerten.ch, we handle over 12,000 requests for moves every year. Therefore, we can provide you with reliable information about the average costs for your move.

We recommend that you request an inspection of your belongings for moves with 3.5 rooms or larger. A reputable moving company will offer this service in any case. This way, you can avoid unpleasant surprises on moving day, such as a piece of furniture requiring special handling to transport it from point A to point B, etc. Especially during a move, the schedule can be quite tight with end-of-tenancy cleaning, handovers, etc. It's reassuring to have a plan and everything going according to plan.

Moving Costs by Number of Rooms

One way to compare moving costs is by the number of rooms. However, if you have a very large, modern apartment, you may want to refer to the average prices per square meter below.

Moving Costs by Number of Rooms in CHF

Of course, the average price of a move has limited significance, given the many factors that influence the price. For this reason, we have here a chart showing the range of prices, which is interesting for those who want to take a closer look. Here, we can clearly see that the larger the apartment, the greater the price range.

Moving Costs Range by Number of Rooms in CHF

Moving Costs by Square Meters

The second option for an effective cost comparison is based on the size of the living space in square meters (m2).

Moving Costs by Square Meters (m2) in CHF

Moving Costs by Distance for a 3-3.5 Room Apartment

To compare moving costs by distance, we have only considered moves for 3 and 3.5 room apartments. This way, you can roughly see how moving costs develop when you have a longer distance. It is particularly noticeable that the moving prices for distances over 100km increase disproportionately.

Moving Costs by Distance in Kilometers (Km)

Moving Costs including End-of-Tenancy Cleaning

It's worth requesting quotes for end-of-tenancy cleaning as well. Let's be honest: during a move, we often face more than we anticipate. And when you're already dealing with the stress of moving, having to clean the old apartment can be overwhelming. Many moving companies offer both the move and the end-of-tenancy cleaning as a package, which is also convenient for organization, as you only have one point of contact. At top-offerten.ch, you can easily indicate that you would like combined requests for move + cleaning, and we will connect you with the right companies. When comparing 4 quotes, it is possible that you essentially earn the cleaning for free with the savings from the move.

In any case, it is advisable to obtain multiple quotes and compare moving companies. It is best to do this directly through top-offerten.ch. Not only will you save time by not having to search for and contact moving companies yourself, but we also provide you with real customer reviews to make meaningful comparisons of the quotes. We particularly recommend our article: Comparing Moving Companies.