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Real Cost of Moving to a New City in 2026 – Complete Breakdown
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Team MyKamra
February 14, 2026
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Packers quote ₹12 k. Reality: ₹42 k. We list 20 hidden items – from broker visit flight to first-week beer – so you budget like a pro.
1. Transport
- Packers & movers – ₹18 000 (500 km, 1 BHK)
- Insurance 3 % – ₹540
- Flight to new city – ₹3 500
- Cab from airport with luggage – ₹800
2. Setting-Up
- Deposit – ₹30 000 (2-month)
- First month rent – ₹15 000
- Broker – ₹0 (use no-broker)
- Lock change – ₹500
- Deep clean – ₹800
3. Appliance Gap
- Induction cooker – ₹1 600
- Utensils set – ₹1 200
- Bucket+mop – ₹400
- First grocery – ₹2 000
4. Digital Life
- Wi-Fi installation – ₹500
- Router if missing – ₹1 500
- Metro card top-up – ₹500
5. First Week Fun
- Welcome beer with new team – ₹1 200
- Office lunch till salary – ₹1 500
Total – ₹42 240
Buffer 10 % = ₹46 k. Save this before you resign, not after.
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About Team MyKamra
Team MyKamra moved 3 000 users – we counted every bucket and beer pint.
