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What moving yourself costs
A van for a day, fuel and often extra kilometres, blankets and straps, and maybe food for the people helping. On top of that comes the excess if something breaks in the van or in the stairwell, and the fact that most people need more than one trip with an ordinary rental van.
The biggest cost does not show: time. A move that takes a moving company half a day often takes a whole day or a weekend for someone doing it themselves, and the next day you are tired and sore.
What do the movers cost after RUT?
Calculated with our calculator: 2 movers and a truck, lift at both addresses, 10 km.
| Move | Estimated time | After RUT | Before RUT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 m² studio | 3–3,5 h | 1 500–1 750 kr | 2 950–3 450 kr |
| 55 m² one-bedroom flat | 3,5–4,5 h | 1 750–2 250 kr | 3 450–4 450 kr |
| 75 m² two-bedroom flat | 5–6 h | 2 500–2 950 kr | 4 950–5 950 kr |
When does moving yourself pay off?
If you have few things, a lift at both addresses, a friend with a big car and plenty of time, moving yourself can make sense. A student room or a small studio is often easy.
When are movers worth it?
If there is no lift, the furniture is heavy, you have a piano or a full house, or you are short of time, movers are usually the safer choice. The goods are insured, the movers know how to carry in tight stairwells, and the RUT deduction means you only pay half the labour cost.
A middle option is to pack yourself and let us carry and drive. Then you only pay for the move itself.
