How much does help with carrying cost?
Approximate prices for carrying help in 2026 – including VAT, with differences by county and what you pay after deductions.
Guide price in Sweden
500–700 kr
per hour · incl. VAT · before RUT deduction
After RUT deduction
250–350 kr
Typical hourly rate for removal help: SEK 500–700 incl. VAT
What affects the price?
- The amount of furniture and number of movers
- Distance, floor level and whether there is a lift
- Packing, dismantling and heavy items
- Time of month – the turn of the month is the most expensive
Price by county
Prices vary between different parts of the country. The table shows an approximate price range per hour incl. VAT.
| County | Price | After deduction |
|---|---|---|
| Blekinge län | 480–670 kr | 240–340 kr |
| Dalarnas län | 480–670 kr | 240–340 kr |
| Gävleborgs län | 470–660 kr | 240–330 kr |
| Gotlands län | 520–720 kr | 260–360 kr |
| Hallands län | 500–700 kr | 250–350 kr |
| Jämtlands län | 490–690 kr | 250–350 kr |
| Jönköpings län | 480–670 kr | 240–340 kr |
| Kalmar län | 480–670 kr | 240–340 kr |
| Kronobergs län | 480–670 kr | 240–340 kr |
| Norrbottens län | 500–700 kr | 250–350 kr |
| Örebro län | 490–680 kr | 250–340 kr |
| Östergötlands län | 490–690 kr | 250–350 kr |
| Skåne län | 510–710 kr | 260–360 kr |
| Södermanlands län | 490–690 kr | 250–350 kr |
| Stockholms län | 560–780 kr | 280–390 kr |
| Uppsala län | 520–730 kr | 260–370 kr |
| Värmlands län | 480–670 kr | 240–340 kr |
| Västerbottens län | 490–690 kr | 250–350 kr |
| Västernorrlands län | 480–670 kr | 240–340 kr |
| Västmanlands län | 490–680 kr | 250–340 kr |
| Västra Götalands län | 520–730 kr | 260–370 kr |
Calculate with the deduction
Calculate your deduction
Total
Deduction
You pay
ROT: 30% of the labour cost, up to SEK 50,000 per person per year.
RUT: 50% of the labour cost. ROT and RUT together may not exceed SEK 75,000 per person per year.
Green technology: 50% of labour and materials for EV chargers and batteries (solar panels 15%), up to SEK 50,000 per person per year.
Simplified calculation based on the rules for 2026. Always check with the Swedish Tax Agency. Read the guide to ROT and RUT
Frequently asked questions
How much does help with carrying cost?
An approximate price for carrying help is 500–700 kr per hour including VAT, before RUT deduction. The price depends on factors such as scope, materials and where in the country you live.
Can you get RUT deduction for carrying help?
Yes, RUT deduction is normally calculated on the labour cost. The company deducts it directly on the invoice. Always check what applies in your case with the Swedish Tax Agency.
How do I get a good price?
Describe the job as carefully as possible, attach images and ask several companies for quotes. On Fixtorget up to 6 companies can respond to the same request – completely free for you.
The prices are estimates based on typical market prices in 2026 and are intended as a guide. The final price is always set in the company's quote.