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Average cost for a moving company (per move)
The costs for a moving company depend on several factors: the size of your home, the distance between your old and new address, the floor on which you live and the extra services you purchase. On average in the Netherlands you pay between 700 and 1,400 euros for a complete move.
For a small apartment or studio the costs are between 350 and 750 euros. A two-room home costs on average 600 to 1,200 euros, while for a family home with three or more rooms you can count on 900 to 2,800 euros. For a large detached house or villa, the costs can amount to 3,000 euros or more.
Moving companies calculate their prices based on the volume of your belongings (in cubic meters), the number of movers needed, the estimated time and the distance. Most companies work with an hourly rate or a fixed project price.
An hourly rate is on average between 35 and 55 euros per mover per hour. With a fixed price you will receive a total amount in advance based on an inventory. The advantage of a fixed price is that you know exactly what you will spend, regardless of how long the move takes.
In addition, most moving companies charge call-out fees. These are on average between 50 and 150 euros, depending on the distance to your address.
In addition to the basic rate, there are additional costs that can increase the total price. A moving lift costs 150 to 350 euros per day and is necessary if you live on a higher floor without wide stairs or an elevator.
A packing service costs an average of 30 to 50 euros per hour. This is useful if you have little time or want to have fragile items professionally packed. Moving boxes and packing materials cost 50 to 150 euros if you purchase them from the moving company.
Separate rates apply for special items such as a piano (200-600 euros), a safe or an aquarium. Always ask about this in advance so that you are not faced with any surprises.
The size and layout of your home is the most important cost factor. A student room with little furniture only costs 200 to 400 euros to move. A two-room apartment without a lot of heavy furniture costs around 600 to 900 euros.
For a terraced house or terraced house with three bedrooms you pay an average of 900 to 1,500 euros. A corner house or semi-detached house costs 1,200 to 2,000 euros due to the larger volume. A detached house quickly costs more than 2,000 euros.
The smartest way to save is to compare multiple quotes. Prices can vary by up to 40% between moving companies for the exact same job. You can quickly and free request multiple quotes via Moving.nl.
Moving on a weekday is 15 to 25% cheaper than during the weekend. The first and last days of the month are the most expensive due to high demand. Rates are also lower outside the summer months (June-September).
Pack as much as possible yourself. Every hour the movers save immediately saves money. Also make sure everything is ready when the movers arrive, so they can get started right away.
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| Service | From | To | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moving studio/1-room | €350 | €750 | total |
| Moving 2-room house | €600 | €1200 | total |
| Moving 3-room house | €900 | €1800 | total |
| Moving single-family home | €1200 | €2800 | total |
| Moving elevator | €150 | €350 | per day |
| Packing service | €30 | €50 | per hour |
The more stuff you have, the more movers and time are required. Moving a studio is cheaper than a family home.
A local move is cheaper than a long-distance move. Above 50 km, fuel and time costs increase.
Do you live on the 3rd floor without an elevator? Then it will cost more due to extra time and possibly a moving lift.
Moving during the week and outside the summer months is 15-25% cheaper than weekends and the 1st of the month.
Packing, disassembly/assembly, piano moving and storage facilities increase costs.
An average move in the Netherlands costs between 700 and 1,400 euros. For a small home you pay 600 to 900 euros. For a larger family home 1,000 to 1,800 euros.
The most important factors are: the volume of your belongings, the distance, the floor (stairs or elevator), and extra services such as packing or a moving lift.
Yes, moving during the week is often 20-30% cheaper than at the weekend. You also save outside busy periods.
Moving costs are tax deductible in certain situations, for example if you move because of a new job. Consult the Tax Authorities for current rules.
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