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Moving costs in British Columbia
2 movers + truck
$150/hour
Most movers charge $135–$170 an hour. A 2-bedroom move with 3 movers is about $1,100–$1,600.
MoverDash price data · October 2026 · before tax
Moving costs by city in British Columbia
Typical hourly rate for 2 movers and a truck, and the estimated cost of a local 2-bedroom move.
| City | 2 movers + truck | 2-bedroom move | Based on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver | $145/h | $1,000–$1,450 | 13 local movers |
| Surrey | $145/h | $1,000–$1,450 | 13 local movers |
| Victoria | $155/h | $1,150–$1,750 | 7 local movers |
| Burnaby | $145/h | $1,000–$1,450 | 13 local movers |
| Richmond | $145/h | $1,000–$1,450 | 13 local movers |
| Coquitlam | $145/h | $1,000–$1,450 | 13 local movers |
| Kelowna | $150/h | $1,100–$1,600 | British Columbia rates |
| Abbotsford | $150/h | $1,100–$1,600 | British Columbia rates |
| Langley | $145/h | $1,000–$1,450 | 13 local movers |
| Saanich | $155/h | $1,150–$1,750 | 7 local movers |
| Kamloops | $150/h | $1,100–$1,600 | British Columbia rates |
| Delta | $145/h | $1,000–$1,450 | 13 local movers |
| Chilliwack | $150/h | $1,100–$1,600 | British Columbia rates |
| Nanaimo | $150/h | $1,100–$1,600 | British Columbia rates |
| North Vancouver | $145/h | $1,000–$1,450 | 13 local movers |
| Maple Ridge | $145/h | $1,000–$1,450 | 13 local movers |
| New Westminster | $145/h | $1,000–$1,450 | 13 local movers |
| Port Coquitlam | $145/h | $1,000–$1,450 | 13 local movers |
| Vernon | $150/h | $1,100–$1,600 | British Columbia rates |
| Penticton | $150/h | $1,100–$1,600 | British Columbia rates |
| West Kelowna | $150/h | $1,100–$1,600 | British Columbia rates |
| Port Moody | $145/h | $1,000–$1,450 | 13 local movers |
| Squamish | $150/h | $1,100–$1,600 | British Columbia rates |
| White Rock | $145/h | $1,000–$1,450 | 13 local movers |
| Central Saanich | $155/h | $1,150–$1,750 | 7 local movers |
| Sooke | $155/h | $1,150–$1,750 | 7 local movers |
| Sidney | $155/h | $1,150–$1,750 | 7 local movers |
| Parksville | $150/h | $1,100–$1,600 | British Columbia rates |
| Summerland | $150/h | $1,100–$1,600 | British Columbia rates |
| Sechelt | $150/h | $1,100–$1,600 | British Columbia rates |
| Gibsons | $145/h | $1,000–$1,450 | 13 local movers |
| Coombs | $150/h | $1,100–$1,600 | British Columbia rates |
How British Columbia compares
Advertised rates for 2 movers and a truck, October 2026. Totals are before tax.
Against Canada
+$10/h
$150 here, $140 Canada average
Lowest city
$145/h
Vancouver · 2-bedroom $1,000–$1,450
Highest city
$155/h
Victoria · 2-bedroom $1,150–$1,750
Sales tax: 5% GST
What it adds at the high end of each estimate
| Studio | $700 | +$35 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $1,600 | +$80 |
| House, 4+ bedrooms | $3,300 | +$165 |
Long-distance moves from British Columbia
2-bedroom home, dedicated truck, full service
| Vancouver → Calgary | 975 km | $3,400–$5,800 |
|---|---|---|
| Vancouver → Edmonton | 1,160 km | $3,600–$6,000 |
| Vancouver → Toronto | 4,400 km | $5,500–$9,000 |
| Vancouver → Ottawa | 4,400 km | $6,000–$9,000 |
Cost by home size in British Columbia
A local move with about an hour of travel, before tax. How we estimate
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Estimated total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 2–3 h + 1 h travel | $450–$700 |
| 1 bedroom | 2 movers | 3.5–5 h + 1 h travel | $700–$1,000 |
| 2 bedrooms | 3 movers | 4–6 h + 1 h travel | $1,100–$1,600 |
| 3 bedrooms | 3 movers | 6–8 h + 1 h travel | $1,500–$2,050 |
| House, 4+ bedrooms | 4 movers | 8–10 h + 1 h travel | $2,400–$3,300 |
Most movers charge a minimum of 2–3 h of work plus travel; stairs, packing and parking are extra.
Questions about moving costs in British Columbia
How much do movers cost in British Columbia?
Movers advertise about $150 per hour for two movers and a truck in British Columbia, and most list $135–$170. Expect 20–30% more at month-end, in summer and on weekends, plus travel time and taxes.
How much does a 2-bedroom move cost?
About $1,100–$1,600 before tax for a local move with 3 movers (4–6 hours plus about 1 hour of travel). Stairs, packing and peak dates can add to it.
Which city in British Columbia is cheapest to move in?
Of the British Columbia cities we audited, Vancouver has the lowest advertised rate at about $145 an hour for 2 movers and a truck, and Victoria the highest at $155. On a 2-bedroom move that is roughly $1,000–$1,450 against $1,150–$1,750.
Is moving in British Columbia more expensive than the rest of Canada?
Slightly. Movers in British Columbia advertise about $150 an hour for 2 movers and a truck, $10 above the Canada average of $140.
What sales tax do movers charge in British Columbia?
5% GST is added to the price of a local move in British Columbia. On a $1,600 2-bedroom move that is about $80.
How much does it cost to move from Vancouver to Calgary?
About $3,400–$5,800 for a 2-bedroom home with a dedicated truck and full service, before tax (975 km by road). A shared truck costs less for small loads.
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