Moving costs, explained

What determines packers and movers charges?

Your moving price depends on the goods, the work and the journey. Start with one inventory and two complete addresses, then compare written quotes for the same scope.

The estimates below cover local and intercity home moves, offices, cars, bikes, storage and overseas relocation. Choose the service and check the basis of the price before setting your budget.

House shifting prices: local and intercity

Begin your budget with the home size and type of move, then share the actual inventory for an itemised quote.

Shiftify house shifting starting prices
Home sizeLocal move fromIntercity move from
1 BHK₹5,000₹15,000
2 BHK₹8,000₹20,000
3 BHK₹12,000₹25,000

The final quote depends on your belongings, packing, access at both properties, moving date, journey and agreed work. Confirm inclusions, applicable taxes and the total before booking.

Moving only a bed, a desk and a few cartons? Send that item list instead of assuming a full-home package. Include furniture that belongs to the rental property on a separate “leave behind” list. The team can assess the load and handling you actually need.

Office relocation cost estimates

Use your seat count for an initial budget, then list workstations, storage, equipment and records by department. The estimate needs to match the assets and work phases.

Shiftify office moving base estimates
Office sizeEstimated base cost
Small: 5–10 seats₹8,000–₹40,000
Medium: 20–50 seats₹15,000–₹60,000+
Large: 50+ seats₹60,000–₹2,00,000+

These bands overlap because a lightly furnished office and an equipment-heavy workspace need different work. Confirm the route, packing, dismantling, access, number of phases, applicable taxes and any specialist work in the final quote. Seat counts outside these examples need an individual assessment.

For a phased move, list what can leave first and what must stay until the last working session. An early furniture delivery can help prepare the destination, but it also creates a separate collection and receiving task. Agree each visit and its cost before scheduling staff around it.

Car transportation starting price

Intercity car transportation starts at ₹10,000. Share the make, model, running condition and route to get a quote for the actual arrangement.

Shiftify intercity car transport
ServiceStarting price
Car transportation₹10,000

The final amount depends on the vehicle, collection and delivery points, transport method, handling and date. Confirm any local movement, applicable taxes and optional cover separately in the written quote. The starting price does not establish a fixed rate for every model or route.

Moving household goods at the same time? Give the car its own handover and receiving plan. Ask whether the two shipments have different delivery windows before making travel arrangements that depend on having the car available.

Bike transportation starting price

Intercity bike transportation starts at ₹5,000. Send the model, photographs, accessory list and both locations so the packing and movement can be assessed.

Shiftify intercity bike transport
ServiceStarting price
Bike transportation₹5,000

The final quote depends on the two-wheeler, packing, loading, route, pickup access and delivery arrangement. Ask for applicable taxes and any extra handling to be stated before booking. A scooter, modified bike and large motorcycle need their own assessment.

If someone else will receive the bike, send them the pickup photographs and accessory list beforehand. Agree who can acknowledge delivery and who should be contacted if the condition or item count differs. A household delivery contact is not automatically the receiving person for the bike.

Monthly household storage estimates

Start with the volume of goods and expected storage period. Home-size plans are a budgeting guide; an item list shows what needs space and what must remain accessible.

Shiftify household storage starting estimates
ContentsMonthly storage from
1 RK₹799
1 BHK₹1,299
2 BHK₹3,499
3 BHK₹5,499

These are monthly storage estimates. Confirm the accepted inventory, facility, billing period and minimum term. Ask for packing, collection, retrieval, redelivery and applicable taxes to be itemised; a monthly storage amount alone does not describe the full cost of putting goods away and bringing them back.

For example, if you may need a work desk before the rest of the home, identify it before packing. Confirm whether partial retrieval is available, the notice required and its handling cost. If the receiving date is uncertain, ask how the next billing period begins and how to give release notice.

International moving budget estimates

Use these broad planning bands to start the conversation. The destination country, measured shipment size, accepted goods and transport method determine the quote for your overseas move.

Shiftify indicative international moving costs in INR
Home contentsSea freight estimateAir freight estimate
1 BHK₹22,000–₹50,000₹35,000–₹70,000
2 BHK₹52,000–₹73,000₹80,000–₹1,00,000
3 BHK₹90,000–₹1,00,000₹1,50,000–₹2,00,000

These estimates are not an all-inclusive price for every country. Request a destination-specific quote stating origin work, freight, destination handling and final delivery. Duties, taxes, inspections, storage and other variable charges must be identified; do not assume they are included in a home-size band.

If your destination home is undecided, separate what is known from what remains provisional. Give the country and intended receiving city, then confirm the final address, access and receiving contact before the relevant transport stage is booked. Ask which amounts may be revised when those details change.

What you are moving

Furniture size, appliances, cartons and special items determine space and handling. A 2 BHK label alone does not describe the volume.

Packing and furniture work

Fragile-item protection, dismantling, reassembly and unpacking change the work. Confirm exactly which items and tasks are included.

Access at both ends

Floors, usable lifts, stairs, the loading point and carrying distance affect the plan. A transfer vehicle or specialist handling needs explicit assessment.

Transport and schedule

The actual addresses, shared or dedicated carriage, date availability and delivery window shape the transport proposal.

Local and intercity moves are priced differently

For a local move, packing and handling can be a large part of the work even when the road journey is short. A usable lift, straightforward loading point and a complete inventory help the team assess it accurately.

For an intercity move, compare the carriage mode, collection and delivery arrangement, and any transfers as well as the distance. A shared shipment and a dedicated vehicle may offer different price and scheduling trade-offs. Read our transport comparison before choosing solely on the headline amount.

What an itemised quote should tell you

  • The inventory and packing included.
  • Loading, transport, unloading and destination placement.
  • Furniture work, unpacking and any excluded technical installation.
  • Stairs, extra carrying, vehicle transfers and waiting arrangements.
  • Applicable taxes, optional protection and other separately priced items.
  • Payment stages, booking confirmation and cancellation conditions.

Two homes with the same bedroom count can cost differently

Consider two illustrative apartment moves with the same furniture. One has a suitable lift and a vehicle stopping point near the entrance. The other needs stair carrying and a smaller vehicle to reach the property. The second plan includes additional work even before the distance changes. This example explains a cost factor; it is not a Shiftify price quotation.

What can change the price after the first estimate?

Tell the team if you add belongings, change an address or discover that a lift cannot be used. Another pickup point, an unplanned storage period or extra furniture work can change the scope. Ask for a revised itemised amount before approving the additional work.

Separate a date change from a change in work. Shiftify offers free rescheduling; confirm an available replacement slot with the team. Extra storage, a different route or a larger inventory is assessed separately. Read the rescheduling and cancellation information.

A clear way to prepare your budget

  1. Finalise what will move and photograph large or delicate items.
  2. Confirm floor access and the loading point at both addresses.
  3. Request the same packing and transport scope from each provider.
  4. Resolve exclusions and optional costs before comparing totals.
  5. Keep the accepted quote and authorise later scope changes in writing.

The starting prices above help you begin a budget. Your written quote should reflect the actual job. Use the quote comparison checklist and read cancellation information before booking.

Your move, your scope

Request a written moving quote

Start with your pickup, destination and preferred date. The team will follow up to assess the inventory and access.

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Moving cost questions

Can I change my moving date without a rescheduling fee?
Shiftify offers free rescheduling. Contact the booking team as soon as your date changes and confirm an available replacement slot in writing. Reconfirm building access and receiving arrangements at both addresses. If the inventory, addresses or other work also changes, request a revised scope; additional work and storage are assessed separately.
How much do packers and movers charge in India?
Local home shifting starts at ₹5,000 for a 1 BHK, ₹8,000 for a 2 BHK and ₹12,000 for a 3 BHK. Intercity home shifting starts at ₹15,000 for a 1 BHK, ₹20,000 for a 2 BHK and ₹25,000 for a 3 BHK. The final quote depends on your belongings, packing, access at both properties, moving date, journey and agreed work. Confirm inclusions, applicable taxes and the total before booking.
Can I get an exact quote from my bedroom count?
A bedroom count helps start the enquiry but does not establish the furniture volume or handling. Send an inventory, photos or survey details, including lofts, balconies and bulky items, so the team can assess the scope.
How can I reduce moving costs?
Remove items you will not take before the final inventory, compare date options where you are flexible and clarify which tasks you can do yourself. Check the effect on packing responsibility and cover before self-packing. Ask whether shared carriage is suitable for a flexible intercity move.
Are tax and insurance included in the price?
Read the quote. Ask the provider to state applicable taxes and invoice details. Insurance is a separate question: request the available cover, insurer, premium and terms rather than assuming it is included.
Will I need to pay a booking advance?
Any advance or stage payment is stated in the written quote. Verify the payee and receipt process, and review cancellation terms before paying. Shiftify does not advertise an advance-free booking policy.

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