Whether you're arriving in Germany or relocating within the country, moving apartments is not cheap. But with some forward planning it doesn't have to cost you an arm and a leg.
Lana O'Sullivan - lana.osullivan@thelocal.com
Updated: Fri 17 Jul 2026 10:01 CET
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Moving apartments in Germany can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be. (Michal Balog on Unsplash)
Whether you're arriving in Germany or relocating within the country, moving apartments is not cheap. But with some forward planning it doesn't have to cost you an arm and a leg.
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