Moving Costs Switzerland: Prices & Ranges 2026
What does a move or end-of-tenancy clean cost in Switzerland? Here are transparent ranges, plus up to 5 free quotes to compare.
Moving costs by apartment size (2026 ranges)
These ranges apply to regional moves within the same city, without a furniture lift. Long-distance moves and extra services raise the cost accordingly.
| Apartment size | Approximate cost |
|---|---|
| 1.5-room apartment | CHF 500 – 900 |
| 2.5-room apartment | CHF 700 – 1'400 |
| 3.5-room apartment | CHF 900 – 1'990 |
| 4.5-room apartment | CHF 1'500 – 2'500 |
| 5+ rooms | CHF 2'000 – 3'500+ |
Guide values without guarantee. You get the exact price for your situation through up to 5 free quotes from partner companies.
As of July 2026
Hourly rate of a professional moving company in 2026: CHF 210–375/h for a team of 2–3 people including the vehicle.
Combo package move + end-of-tenancy cleaning: usually cheaper than two separate bookings.
What drives moving costs?
Why do prices vary so much? These five factors decide where your move lands within the range.
- Apartment size and volume
- The more rooms, the more boxes, furniture and working hours. Volume in cubic metres is the biggest cost driver.
- Floor and access
- No lift, a narrow staircase or a long carrying distance all raise the effort. Sometimes a furniture lift is needed and billed separately.
- Distance
- A move within the city costs less than a long-distance move to another canton. Travel and driving time count too.
- Extra services
- Packing and unpacking, furniture assembly, disposal or a move-out clean with acceptance guarantee cost more but save your time.
- Timing
- Month-end, Saturdays and the summer months are in high demand. Mid-week or mid-month you often pay less.
Free for customers
Requesting and comparing quotes is completely free and without obligation for you. You pay nothing, neither now nor later.
- No registration fee
- No brokerage costs
- No hidden charges
For businesses: pay-per-lead
This section is for partner companies, not customers. Companies only pay for qualified requests, with no base fee and no subscription.
| Category | Price / lead | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Moving | from CHF 18 | Depends on region and scope |
| Cleaning | from CHF 14 | Qualified requests only |
| Clearance | from CHF 16 | Includes volume estimate |
| Piano transport | from CHF 20 | Specialist transport with insurance |
Common questions about moving costs
- What does a move in Switzerland cost?
- For a 3.5-room apartment, regional costs are roughly CHF 900–1'990 depending on volume, floor and extra services. Comparing several quotes often reduces your costs noticeably.
- What does a moving company cost per hour?
- The 2026 hourly rate is between CHF 210 and CHF 375 for a team of 2–3 people including the vehicle, towards the upper end in high-wage regions like Zurich or Zug.
- Does the request cost me anything?
- No. Requesting and comparing quotes is completely free for customers.
- How many quotes do I get and how fast?
- Up to 5 quotes from partner companies in your region, usually within 24 hours.
- Am I obliged to accept a quote?
- No. Everything is entirely without obligation. You can decline all quotes with no consequences.