July 29, 2021

How Much Does Moving and Packing Cost in Kolkata?

The moving and packing charges in Kolkata may vary from Rs. 7000 to Rs. 12000 for the local move up to 40 km.

Shifting from one place to another might be a daunting task for you if you don’t have any experience of moving and packing jobs. As Kolkata is a highly populated city, it seems more difficult to move from one corner to another in Kolkata.

Only professional packers and movers like Euro Packers and Movers can take the responsibility of moving hassles to shift your home or office goods safely and efficiently. Euro Packers and Movers is one of the oldest and most trusted moving companies in Kolkata that offers any kind of moving services including domestic and international with full responsibility.

Moving And Packing Costs in Kolkata

The costs of moving and packing in Kolkata widely vary depending on certain factors and your specific requirements. Usually, professional moving companies charge around Rs. 7000 – Rs 12000 for shifting your home items from one neighborhood to another in Kolkata safely and quickly.

Factors Affecting Moving and Packing Prices in Kolkata

Quantity of Items – Transportation Costs

The total quantity or volume of home items plays a vital role in the total moving cost in Kolkata. The vehicle size is depended on the volume of goods that you want to relocate. 

Here’s a breakdown of approximate transportation charges for moving in Kolkata.  

House Size	Approximate Transportation Costs
1 BHK	Rs. 2000 – Rs. 4000
2 BHK	Rs. 3000 – Rs. 5000
3 BHK	Rs. 4000 – Rs. 6000
4 BHK	Rs. 5000 – Rs. 7000
EXTRA ITEM	Rs. 2000 – Rs. 3000

Types of Items – Packing Costs

Though the chances of damage are very low in local shifting within Kolkata, however, professional packers and movers use special packaging materials for sensitive and fragile home items.

Here’s a breakdown of approximate packing costs for moving in Kolkata.

House Size	Approximate Packing Costs
1 BHK	Rs. 2000 – Rs. 2500
2 BHK	Rs. 2500 – Rs. 3500
3 BHK	Rs. 2800 – Rs. 5000
4 BHK	Rs. 3500 – Rs. 7000
EXTRA ITEM	Rs. 1500 – Rs. 2000

Manpower Required – Labor Costs

The total manpower required for packing, shifting, and unpacking the entire house items also impact the total moving costs in Kolkata. Typically, Rs. 600 – Rs. 700 is added for each person in the total moving cost.

Here’s a breakdown of approximate labor costs for moving in Kolkata.

House Size	Manpower Required	Labour Costs
1 BHK	2 MEN	Rs. 1200 – Rs. 1400
2 BHK	4 MEN	Rs. 2400 – Rs. 2800
3 BHK	5 MEN	Rs. 3000 – Rs. 3500
4 BHK	6 MEN	Rs. 3600 – Rs. 4200
EXTRA ITEM	1 MAN	Rs. 600 – Rs. 700

Additional Services – If Required

If you need any extra services such as disassembling and reassembling your furniture, you’ll need to pay extra charges.

Here are some most common additional charges for moving in Kolkata.

Electronic Goods	Job Type	Charges
LCD	hanging in the new place	Rs. 500 – Rs. 650
Air conditioning	disassembling and reassembling	Rs. 1200 – Rs. 2000
Geyser	mounting in the new place	Rs. 500 – Rs. 750

Local Home Shifting Charges in Kolkata

The total charges for shifting in Kolkata are calculated by aggregating all the costs of transportation, packing, manpower, and other necessary charges.

Here’s an approximate estimation of total packing and moving costs in Kolkata.

House Size	Transport Costs	Packing Costs	Labour Cost	Total Costs
1 BHK	Rs. 2000 – 4000	Rs. 2000 – 2500	Rs. 1200 – 1400	Rs. 5200 – 7900
2 BHK	Rs. 3000 – 5000	Rs. 2500 – 3500	Rs. 2400 – 2800	Rs. 7900 – 11300
3 BHK	Rs. 4000 – 6000	Rs. 2800 – 5000	Rs. 3000 – 3500	Rs. 9800 – 14500
4 BHK	Rs. 5000 – 7000	Rs. 3500 – 7500	Rs. 3600 – 4200	Rs. 12100 – 17700
EXTRA ITEM	Rs. 2000 – 3000	Rs. 1500 – 2000	Rs. 600 – 700	Rs. 4100 – 5700

Euro Packers and Movers offers all types of relocation services in Kolkata. If you need any help regarding relocation or shifting, kindly contact Euro Packers and Movers to avail the best quality and reliable moving services at the lowest price.