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2026 Market GuideA practical guide to what moving and storage actually cost in Singapore — drawing on publicly available rates from ShiftSG, The Storage Place, Spaceship, Storage Space and StorHub, and explaining how Tip Top Best Movers' own pricing compares. Use it to budget, compare quotes, and ask the right questions before you book.
Singapore's moving and storage market has dozens of operators using three different pricing models. This guide pulls together publicly available rate data from major operators, explains the cost levers, and shows where Tip Top's own pricing sits in the picture.
Reference rates on this page are based on publicly listed pricing from ShiftSG, The Storage Place, Spaceship, Storage Space and StorHub as published on their respective websites. Operator rates change frequently — always confirm directly with the operator before booking.
Singapore moving is priced by volume — measured in square feet of lorry footprint or cubic feet of total volume. The bigger your home, the bigger the truck (or more trips), and cost scales accordingly. A single 15-ft lorry load is around S$300 industry-wide, per ShiftSG.
The table below shows publicly listed volume-tier moving rates by The Storage Place (one of the few Singapore operators publishing a full per-volume table) alongside Tip Top's equivalent tier pricing.
| Volume (sqft / cu ft) | Suitable for | Storage Place (listed) | Tip Top |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 sqft / 100 cu ft | Studio · small flat | S$130 | S$120 |
| 40 sqft / 200 cu ft | 1–2 room HDB | S$190 | S$180 |
| 60 sqft / 300 cu ft | 3-room HDB | S$270 | S$250 |
| 80 sqft / 400 cu ft | 4-room HDB | S$350 | S$300 |
| 100 sqft / 500 cu ft | 5-room HDB · Exec | S$440 | S$380 |
| 120 sqft / 600 cu ft | Small condo | S$530 | S$450 |
| 160 sqft / 800 cu ft | Mid condo · small landed | S$700 | S$600 |
Source: thestorageplace.com.sg/#services and shiftsg.com/pricing, as listed at time of writing. Tip Top rates are Tip Top's own current published rates. All figures subject to change.
"Moving" can mean different things across operators. A useful checklist:
Cost grows roughly linearly with volume up to around a 4-room HDB, then accelerates as larger homes need a second trip or additional manpower.
Bars scaled to S$700. All figures in SGD. Reference rates per The Storage Place public listings.
Singapore storage prices vary by operator type (self-storage chain vs mover-warehouse) and unit format (per sqft, per pallet, or per lorry-equivalent). Here's the landscape.
Spaceship's published Singapore storage guide notes that monthly self-storage rates for smaller units commonly fall around S$3.50 to S$5.00 per sqft. Mover-operated warehouse storage (Tip Top's model) typically sits below this range because operating overhead is lower than retail self-storage chains.
| Storage format | Equivalent size | Tip Top rate | General market range * |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per pallet (monthly) | ≈ 20 sqft | S$70 | S$70–100 |
| Half lorry (monthly) | ≈ 50 sqft | S$168 | S$175–250 |
| Half lorry · 3-month pkg | ≈ 50 sqft × 3mo | S$504 | S$525–750 |
| Full lorry (monthly) | ≈ 100 sqft | S$250 | S$350–500 |
| Per sqft (monthly) | any size | S$2.50 | S$3.50–5.00 |
| "Boxes Only" plan | ≈ 11 sqft (Storage Space listed) | From S$28 | S$90 (Storage Space) |
| Long-term commit (6+ mo) | any size | S$2.20/sqft | varies |
Approximate monthly price per square foot across common Singapore storage formats. Lower bar = cheaper.
Bars scaled to S$5.00/sqft. All figures in SGD per sqft per month, indicative only.
Industry range based on the Spaceship Singapore storage-price guide. Actual prices at any single operator vary by location, unit type and term; not a quote.
Mover-operated warehouse storage typically costs less than retail self-storage. Tip Top's published rate of S$2.50 per sqft per month falls below the S$3.50–S$5.00 industry-typical range cited by Spaceship's storage-price guide. On a like-for-like 100 sqft / 12 month scenario the difference is meaningful — but always request a written quote and confirm scope with any operator before committing.
Two households moving the same home can receive very different invoices for the "same" job. These are the levers.
More items = bigger lorry or more trips. Use the volume table above to estimate your tier before requesting quotes.
Storage cost scales linearly with sqft rented. Per-pallet pricing avoids paying for empty space.
Longer commits unlock multi-month discounts. Tip Top: 15% off 3+ months. Lower rates at 6 and 12-month terms.
Valet (pickup + redelivery) typically costs more than self-access. Tip Top valet is bundled into package quotes.
Central Singapore self-storage tends to be pricier than industrial-area warehouse storage. Delivery is one trip away regardless.
Stairs, push-distance, packing materials, insurance, GST (+9%), peak-hour surcharges. Confirm everything in writing before booking.
A written, itemised quote binds the operator to the figure. An "estimate" leaves room for extras added on the day. Tip Top quotes are written and fixed by default — the WhatsApp number is the invoice number, with no GST added (Tip Top is currently not GST-registered).
Tip Top's published rates are designed to be affordable through operational structure, not by reducing service quality. Six factors:
Tip Top operates from an owned warehouse rather than leased self-storage retail space, removing the landlord rental layer that retail self-storage chains typically pass on to customers.
Singapore GST is 9%. Tip Top is currently below the GST registration threshold, so the WhatsApp quote is the final invoice number — no +9% added. GST status is accurate at time of publication and subject to change in line with IRAS rules.
Tip Top sends 4–5 crew per truck, finishing 3–4 loads per day on busy schedules. More crew on the same lorry rental means higher productivity per truck-day, which keeps per-load cost lower.
All Tip Top crew are on Tip Top's own payroll rather than booked through subcontractors. This removes the middle-margin that subcontracted operators sometimes layer between booking and execution.
S$8/box packing includes brand-new box + newsprint + bubble wrap + tape + labels + 2 packers. Some operators itemise these as separate line items at retail-marked-up rates.
Tip Top's quote process runs largely via WhatsApp rather than via a sales team and on-site surveys. Lower overhead = lower price tag, while still producing a written fixed quote.
For Tip Top's full pricing context, see the Why Tip Top page.
Tip Top is an all-in-one operator. Each service below has a dedicated page with detailed pricing and FAQ.
Main hub
HDB · Condo · Landed
SME workstation
Pack & move
S$8/box · 20-box min
Pricing & sizing
15-mo · reno · overseas
Storage rate guide
Bulky · clearance
Upright $120 · Grand $600+
Export pack + forwarder
Affordable moving guide
How to pick
Pricing explained
Singapore ranked
Quick, direct answers to the most common questions about Singapore moving and storage pricing.
Singapore moving is priced by volume. Industry benchmark for a 15-ft lorry load is around S$300 (ShiftSG). Volume-tier listed reference rates:
Final cost depends on volume, trips, manpower, stairs and access.
Singapore self-storage rates for smaller units commonly fall around S$3.50 to S$5.00 per sqft per month, per the Spaceship storage-price guide. Mover-operated warehouse storage typically sits below this range. Tip Top's published rate is S$2.50 per sqft per month, dropping to S$2.20 for 6+ month commits. Per-pallet storage from S$70/month.
At Tip Top, 100 sqft of warehouse storage is priced at S$250 per month. At self-storage retail operators, 100 sqft typically falls within the S$3.50–S$5.00 per sqft per month range cited by the Spaceship Singapore storage guide, i.e. roughly S$350–S$500 per month, depending on operator, location and term. Always confirm directly with each operator before booking.
Six factors:
Four practical steps:
Tip Top offers integrated quotes, is currently not GST-registered, and offers 15% off storage on 3+ months.
Yes — Tip Top provides fixed written quotes. The quoted figure is the final invoice figure.
Yes — Tip Top operates a match-or-beat-any-written-quote policy on like-for-like scope. Send a written competing quote via WhatsApp +65 8913 1489 with the same home size, manpower, materials and inclusions, and Tip Top will match or beat it where the scope is genuinely comparable.
Standard scheduling: 2–5 business days from confirmation. Same-day possible for urgent cases. Flow:
WhatsApp Tip Top with your home size, target date, and storage duration. Written, itemised quote returned. Same Tip Top featured by SingSaver, MoneySmart and 5 more independent publications.
Compare moving and storage together
When storage is part of the move, quote accuracy depends on item volume, pickup, redelivery and duration. Use our moving and storage cost guide to compare the moving side of the budget too.
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