When it comes to moving, most people think paying movers will cost thousands and thousands of dollars. With the Moving Help® Marketplace, you can find affordable, reliable labor-only movers in Canada for a fraction of the cost of full-service movers.
Moving labor costs don’t have to be expensive. The average cost for two helpers for two hours for loading or unloading across Canada is $254 CAD.
Now, let’s take a closer look at Canada and some of the country’s larger cities for moving labor costs.
Moving Labor Costs in Canada
We’ve already discussed the average moving labor costs in Canada. What about the lowest and highest costs you can find in Canada? The lowest cost and highest costs across Canada for two helpers for two hours are $98 CAD and $1,000 CAD, respectively.
Even if you’re moving from Canada to the United States, you’ll still find affordable prices. The average cost of moving labor for two helpers for two hours for loading or unloading across the United States is $280 USD. The lowest cost and the highest costs across the United States are $50 USD and $3,000 USD, respectively.
Now that you know the broad average moving labor costs in Canada and the United States, let’s take a closer look at some Canadian cities.
The five Canadian cities we’ll examine are:
1. Calgary
2. Montreal
3. Ottawa
4. Toronto
5. Vancouver
Calgary Moving Labor Costs
While Calgary is home to the world’s largest outdoor rodeo, it’s also home to many labor-only movers.
Below is a chart showing how much the minimum, average, and maximum costs are to hire two Moving Helpers for two hours in Calgary.
| Service | Minimum | Average | Maximum |
| Loading or unloading | $144 | $258 | $800 |
| Packing or unpacking | $120 | $256 | $800 |
| Cleaning | $180 | $272 | $560 |
Below is a chart showing how much the minimum, average, and maximum costs are per piano fee and per gun safe fee in Calgary.
| Service | Minimum | Average | Maximum |
| Piano | $150 | $655 | $995 |
| Gun safe | $350 | $675 | $775 |
Montreal Moving Labor Costs
In the province of Quebec, they have a special day called Moving Day. Montreal has plenty of moves among the chaos of Moving Day. What’s not in shortage though, is the number of Montreal labor-only movers available.
Below is a chart showing how much the minimum, average, and maximum costs are to hire two Moving Helpers for two hours in Montreal.
| Service | Minimum | Average | Maximum |
| Loading or unloading | $100 | $232 | $600 |
| Packing or unpacking | $60 | $248 | $600 |
| Cleaning | $50 | $180 | $320 |
Below is a chart showing how much the minimum, average, and maximum costs are per piano fee and per gun safe fee in Montreal.
| Service | Minimum | Average | Maximum |
| Piano | $250 | $275 | $300 |
| Gun safe | $250 | $275 | $300 |
Ottawa Moving Labor Costs
If you like being near museums or plenty of dog-friendly areas, Ottawa is the city for you. Ottawa is called the city of museums, and it boasts plenty of dog-friendly areas for your furry companion. You can also find plenty of labor-only movers in Ottawa.
Below is a chart showing how much the minimum, average, and maximum costs are to hire two Moving Helpers for two hours in Ottawa.
| Service | Minimum | Average | Maximum |
| Loading or unloading | $110 | $250 | $600 |
| Packing or unpacking | $120 | $224 | $360 |
| Cleaning | $120 | $144 | $200 |
Below is a chart showing how much the minimum, average, and maximum costs are per piano fee and per gun safe fee in Ottawa.
| Service | Minimum | Average | Maximum |
| Piano | $300 | $483 | $850 |
| Gun safe | $110 | $186 | $500 |
Toronto Moving Labor Costs
Not only is Lake Ontario right next to the city of Toronto, but you can also take in gorgeous views of both the lake and the Toronto skyline from the CN Tower.
Below is a chart showing how much the minimum, average, and maximum costs are to hire two Moving Helpers for two hours in Toronto.
| Service | Minimum | Average | Maximum |
| Loading or unloading | $102 | $270 | $975.58 |
| Packing or unpacking | $107 | $244 | $438.94 |
| Cleaning | $140 | $302 | $800 |
Below is a chart showing how much the minimum, average, and maximum costs are per piano fee and per gun safe fee in Toronto.
| Service | Minimum | Average | Maximum |
| Piano | $300 | $465 | $550 |
| Gun safe | $350 | $729 | $1000 |
Vancouver Moving Labor Costs
Whether you want to explore Stanley Park or visit Science World, Vancouver has something for everyone. The Moving Help Marketplace also has plenty of labor-only movers for you.
Below is a chart showing how much the minimum, average, and maximum costs are to hire two Moving Helpers for two hours in Vancouver.
| Service | Minimum | Average | Maximum |
| Loading or unloading | $144 | $258 | $800 |
| Packing or unpacking | $120 | $256 | $800 |
| Cleaning | $180 | $272 | $560 |
Below is a chart showing how much the minimum, average, and maximum costs are per piano fee and per gun safe fee in Vancouver.
| Service | Minimum | Average | Maximum |
| Piano | $150 | $655 | $995 |
| Gun safe | $350 | $675 | $775 |
Why Hire Moving Labor From the Moving Help Marketplace
Why should you hire labor-only movers from the Moving Help Marketplace? You should hire moving labor from Moving Help for a variety of reasons. Below are some of the top reasons.
1. Moving Help has been around since 2002, so we’ve seen all kinds of moves.
2. Moving Help has completed more than 7 million jobs, so customers don’t have to worry about heavy lifting or injuring themselves.
3. Moving Help has the largest Marketplace for labor-only movers with more than 7,500 Service Providers across all 10 Canadian provinces and the 50 U.S. states, so you can find help no matter where you live.
4. Moving Help has more than 3 million real, unedited customer reviews, so you can get an accurate side-by-side comparison among our helpers.
5. Moving Help has a patented Payment Code. This means your Moving Helpers don’t get paid until the job is completed, you’re satisfied with the job, and you release the Payment Code to your helpers.
Find Affordable Moving Labor Costs Today
You can get reliable moving labor from the Moving Help Marketplace, which is also at an affordable cost. While some people think you have to pay thousands of dollars for movers, you’ll find moving labor costs are much more affordable.
Whether you’re moving around Canada or the United States, you can find Moving Helpers who are reliable while still staying within your budget. The average cost of moving labor for two helpers for two hours for loading or unloading across Canada is $254 CAD.
Start exploring the Moving Help Marketplace today.
