Moving & Rental Deposit Costs
Cash needed when you move into a new rental home.
Deposit in blocked accountCHF 7’200
- Total cash needed
- CHF 12’200
- Of which deposit (refundable)
- CHF 7’200
- Deposit in blocked accountCHF 7’200 · 59 %
- Monthly rentCHF 2’400 · 20 %
- Movers or vanCHF 1’200 · 10 %
- Final cleaningCHF 600 · 5 %
- Other (internet, furniture, fees)CHF 800 · 7 %
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