For local shifting, Thepackersmovers.com usually charge around Rs. 1,000 to Rs. 3,500 as the transportation cost and includes Rs 2,000 to Rs 5,500 as handling, packing, loading & unloading charges. Therefore, the total cost of shifting can be somewhere around Rs 3,000 to Rs 9,000.

The cost of intercity relocation depends on the distance to b e travelled from one location to another. The average packers and movers charge Rs 30,000 for intercity shifting.

Long distance or interstate shifting: There are certain factors which determine the moving cost and helps in its calculation –

• • Labour charges or manpower
• • Weight of the household items
• • Distance between the two destinations

Local Shifting: The moving companies usually charge on the basis of per hour in case of local move. The factors which determines this rate are –

• • Packing
• • Assembling furniture
• • Labour charges
• • Add-on services like dissembling furniture in the new home

In some cases, moving companies also offer a flat rate to customers. This rate depends on the number of hours taken in shifting multiplied by the rate per hour.

There are a number of things which people must consider before picking a moving company for their relocation.

• • Budget: The services of moving companies are pricey, so think of your budget before you hire one.
• • Amount of household stuff to be moved: If you have less stuff at home, go for the DIY move.
• • Time availability: If you are in a rush to relocate, then hiring a moving company will definitely save your time and energy.
• • Move size: Larger the size of the move, higher will be the cost of the relocation.

According to the section 10 (14) of the Income-Tax Act, 1961, and under the rule 2BB of the Income-Tax Rules, 1962, any allowance granted by the employer to meet the cost of travel on transfer (including packing and transportation of personal effect) or the ordinary daily charges incurred during the period of journey in connection with transfer can be claimed as exempt from tax.
If any employee wants to claim exemption while relocating to a new place, the person should maintain all the necessary documents like proof of payments or any other agreement signed with the employer on claims and payments incurred on transfer.

The moving costs incurred by a person are deductable under Income Tax. When a person donates his personal belongings in charity before or after the relocation, he can claim tax deduction on the donations. To claim this, it is necessary to maintain all the documents of the possessions.
People can also claim a tax deduction on relocation expenses relating to moving for work.

Follow these amazing ways to reduce the cost of moving –

• • Pack your items on your own and save on packing materials cost.
• • De-clutter unused items
• • Get cardboard boxes for storage from known grocery stores and shops.
• • Donate old things like furniture, books, or toys.
• • Switch to newspaper packing rather than expensive bubble wraps
• • Call family and friends for help
• • Pick a date in off-season or book your moving in advance.
• • Go for the cheap and best movers and packers

Helping you plan a budget-friendly and efficient move is what our moving cost calculator aims at. What will be the estimated cost of your move based on the shifting need will be provided by this trustworthy user-friendly online tool. Using this calculator, people can take the decision of whether to go for a hiring company or not. To simplify the relocation task and reduce the stress of relocation, Thepackersmovers.com strives to provide the best quality moving companies that are just within your budget and offer top-notch relocation services.

The moving cost comprises -

• • Distance of relocation (local, long-distance, interstate or nationwide)
• • Type of relocation
• • Packing and supplies services
• • Loading and transportation of belongings
• • Unloading and unpacking of belongings
• • Storage services