Moving Costs – Prices for Your Move with KOCH

How Much Does a Move Cost?

Moving costs depend on a number of factors. Key factors include the volume of your move, the distance between the starting and destination addresses, the accessibility of the buildings, and the services you require. KOCH calculates each move individually and prepares a transparent quote based on the actual scope of work.

Moving Costs at a Glance

  • individual calculation instead of a flat-rate price
  • consideration of volume, distance, and accessibility
  • optional services such as packing and furniture assembly
  • transport insurance with statutory basic liability for domestic moves
  • planning and coordination by KOCH
  • individual quotes for moves within Germany and abroad

What Affects Moving Costs?

Moving costs cannot be determined at a flat rate. Every move differs in terms of volume, distance, and the services required.

The most important cost factors include:

Cost Factor
Impact on the Moving Price
Moving Volume
The more furniture and household goods need to be transported, the greater the required vehicle capacity and labor.
Transport Distance
The distance between the starting and destination addresses affects travel time and transport costs.
Accessibility
Floors, elevators, and longer carrying distances can increase the amount of work required.
Additional services
Packing, furniture assembly, kitchen work, or special transportation are taken into account when calculating the price.
Packaging materials
Required packing materials may be included in the individual calculation.
Insurance
Depending on the level of insurance coverage required, additional costs may apply.
Moving date
The day of the week, season, and short-notice bookings can also play a role in the planning.

Based on these factors, KOCH prepares an individual and transparent quote.

How Are Moving Costs Calculated?

To calculate the price, KOCH first assesses the actual moving volume and transport distance. The conditions at the loading and unloading locations as well as any additional services requested are also taken into account.

An important basis for the calculation is the moving volume in cubic meters (cbm). Whether you need to transport 20, 40, or 60 m³, for example, directly affects the required vehicle capacity and the amount of work involved.

Accessibility is also an important factor: floors, elevators, carrying distances, and whether the moving vehicle can be parked directly in front of the building can all affect the move.

Prices for moves in Osnabrueck

As a company with strong regional roots, KOCH knows Osnabrück and the surrounding area very well. For a move within Osnabrück, an example price for a move of around 20 m³ is €750–€3,000.

The actual price depends, among other things, on transportation, loading and unloading, required packing materials, and any additional services.

Example moving costs in Osnabrück:

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1-bedroom apartment

from €500

Ideal for singles and students

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3-bedroom apartment

approx. €1,500–€2,000

For families and larger apartments

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House over 100 m²

from €2,000

Full-service solution for large households and houses

Important: The prices shown are guidelines only. The exact price is calculated individually based on the actual scope of the move.

How Much Does a Move Within Germany Cost?

The cost of a nationwide move also depends heavily on the distance, volume, and scope of services. KOCH publishes various example routes to provide guidance.

Examples of moving costs within Germany:

Route
Distance
Volume
Example Price
Osnabrueck → Munich
650 km
59 m³
approx. €7,000–€8,000
Hamburg → Osnabrueck
250 km
40 m³
approx. €3,800–€4,500
Berlin → Ruhr area
500 km
50 m³
approx. €7,000–€8,000
Cologne → Leipzig
480 km
35 m³
approx. €4,500–€5,500
Frankfurt → Osnabrueck
340 km
45 m³
approx. €4,400–€5,900
Stuttgart → Oldenburg
630 km
55–60 m³
approx. €7,000–€8,000

These examples show that costs can vary even for similar distances. Factors such as moving volume and the specific scope of services are particularly important.

What Is Included in the Price of a Long-Distance Move?

For domestic moves, KOCH typically includes the following services:

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Truck with driver

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2–3 furniture movers

Box

Loading, unloading, securing in the vehicle

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Transport insurance (basic liability)

Uhr

1 moving day (travel time + loading time)

Depending on your needs, additional services can be added. These may include Temporary storage, Furniture assembly, Kitchen dismantling or coordinating time windows over several days.

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  • Furniture Assembly / Kitchen Assembly

    Dismantling and assembly of your furniture and kitchen by experienced specialists

    +300–800 €
  • Packing Service

    Professional packing of your entire household

    +400–1.000 €
  • Packing Materials

    Boxes, bubble wrap, tape, and other consumable materials

    +100–300 €

For moving volumes of more than 60 m³ or with particularly tight time frames, the move may need to be carried out over two days. This can result in higher costs.

Which Additional Services Can Affect Moving Costs?

A move can be planned as a transport-only service or as a comprehensive full-service move. The services required depend on the individual project.

  • Packing service

KOCH can take care of packing and provide the necessary packing materials. The scope of this service is calculated individually.

  • Furniture Assembly and Kitchen Services

If furniture or a kitchen needs to be dismantled before transport and reassembled at the destination, the additional labor involved is included in the calculation.

  • Temporary storage

If there is a gap between moving out and moving in, temporary storage can be arranged.

  • Transport insurance

For domestic moves, statutory basic liability is included in the stated transport insurance. Additional insurance coverage may result in extra costs depending on the move.

How Much Does an International Move Cost?

For international moves, additional organizational requirements apply alongside transport and volume. KOCH offers services including packing, shipping, unloading, and customs clearance.

Example prices for international moves:

Destination
Volume
Scope of Services
Example Price
Mallorca
20 m³
Packing, transport, unloading
approx. €4,800–€8,200
New York
30 m³
Packing, shipping, unloading, customs clearance, and standard port fees
approx. €7,000–€10,500
Toronto
25 m³
Packing, shipping, unloading, customs clearance, and standard port fees
approx. €5,000–€8,000
Dubai
20 m³
Packing, shipping, unloading, customs clearance, and standard port fees
approx. €7,500–€9,500
Sydney
35 m³
Packing, shipping, unloading, customs clearance, standard port fees, and quarantine inspection
approx. €8,500–€10,500

The examples are for guidance only. International moves are also calculated individually.

Typical Costs for Moves Within Europe

Even for moves within Europe, prices vary depending on distance, volume, and the scope of services.

Route
Distance
Volume
Example Price
Osnabrueck → Brussels
350 km
30 m³
approx. €2,000–€3,000
Hamburg → Zurich
900 km
40 m³
approx. €7,000–€8,000
Munich → Milan
650 km
35 m³
approx. €6,000–€7,000
Berlin → Stockholm
1.100 km
50 m³
approx. €9,000–€11,000
Osnabrueck → Vienna
850 km
40 m³
approx. €6,000–€7,000

For European moves, factors such as customs documentation, coordination with destination moving companies, storage, direct loading, and insurance can be taken into account.

Planning Moving Costs Transparently

KOCH focuses on a transparent and easy-to-understand pricing and service structure. With a full-service move, consultation, planning, and coordination are handled by one provider.

Costs are calculated based on the actual scope of work, allowing the required services and the overall scope of the move to be taken into account from the planning stage.

Frequently Asked Questions

The moving volume is a key factor because it affects the required vehicle capacity and amount of work involved. Distance, accessibility, and additional services also play an important role.

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