Pricing Guide
Packers and Movers Cost in Kolkata — The Complete Guide
How much does a move actually cost in Kolkata? It depends on 8 factors. This guide breaks down each factor, gives you realistic pricing ranges, and helps you estimate your move before any quote request.
The 8 Factors That Determine Your Move Cost
- House Size (BHK) — Biggest single factor. More items = more packing material + more labor + bigger truck.
- Distance — Local (within Kolkata), short (200-500 km), medium (500-1500 km), long (1500+ km). Price scales with distance.
- Floor + Lift/Stairs — 5th floor with no lift adds labor hours. Lift-available building is faster.
- Fragile / Special Items — Heritage furniture, piano, art, antiques, glassware — need specialty packing.
- Packing Material Quality — Standard cartons vs premium bubble-wrap + wooden crates for heritage.
- Weekend vs Weekday — Weekend moves +15-25% premium due to demand.
- Insurance — Optional. Adds 3-5% of declared value.
- GST — 18% on transport services. Always included in final bill.
Local Kolkata Moves — Detailed Pricing
| House Size | Price Range | What's Included |
|---|---|---|
| 1BHK (~200 cft) | ₹4,500-8,000 | Small family, basic furniture, 2-3 member crew, Tata Ace truck |
| 2BHK (~400 cft) | ₹8,000-14,000 | Standard family, full furniture, 3-4 member crew, Eicher 14ft |
| 3BHK (~600 cft) | ₹14,000-22,000 | Large household, 4-5 member crew, 17ft truck |
| 4BHK+ / Bungalow | ₹22,000-40,000+ | Heritage potential, 6+ crew, specialty material |
Interstate Moves from Kolkata
Prices scale with distance. Here are 2BHK benchmarks (add 25-40% for 3BHK, reduce 25% for 1BHK):
- Kolkata → Bhubaneswar (440 km, 1-2 days): ₹20,000-35,000
- Kolkata → Patna (600 km, 1-3 days): ₹25,000-42,000
- Kolkata → Ranchi (400 km, 1-2 days): ₹20,000-35,000
- Kolkata → Guwahati (1,050 km, 2-4 days): ₹35,000-55,000
- Kolkata → Delhi (1,500 km, 4-6 days): ₹45,000-72,000
- Kolkata → Hyderabad (1,550 km, 5-7 days): ₹45,000-72,000
- Kolkata → Chennai (1,650 km, 4-6 days): ₹45,000-72,000
- Kolkata → Bangalore (1,900 km, 5-7 days): ₹52,000-82,000
- Kolkata → Mumbai (2,000 km, 5-7 days): ₹55,000-85,000
- Kolkata → Pune (1,900 km, 6-8 days): ₹53,000-83,000
- Kolkata → Ahmedabad (2,100 km, 6-8 days): ₹55,000-85,000
What Adds to the Base Price
- No lift (5th floor+): +₹800-2,000
- Narrow lane — small truck needed: +₹500-1,500
- Weekend move: +15-25%
- Heritage furniture with wooden crating: +₹800-1,500 per piece
- Piano transport: +₹15,000-30,000 (specialist contractor)
- Art / antique specialty packing: +₹300-800 per item
- Transit insurance: 3-5% of declared value
- Storage (if needed): ₹500-1,500 per cft per month
- Same-day service (emergency): +30-50% rush premium
How to Estimate Your Own Cost (Rough Formula)
For local Kolkata move:
Base (BHK range mid-point) + Floor premium (₹1,500 if 5th+ no lift) + Weekend premium (15% if weekend) + Specialty items (₹1,000 per heritage piece) + GST (18% on total) = Estimated total
For interstate: Use the destination pricing above, adjust by ±25-40% based on actual BHK vs 2BHK baseline. Remember this is estimate — get actual survey-based quote for confirmation.
Getting Your Actual Quote
The only accurate quote is a survey-based quote. We offer both:
- Video survey (20 min): WhatsApp video call, walk through your home, show everything. Quote within 2 hours.
- In-person survey (45 min): Our surveyor visits. More accurate for heritage/specialty moves. Quote same evening.
Both free. No obligation.