Planning an office move in Singapore in 2025? This Office Moving Guide Cost Guide: Singapore Prices 2025 from Homejourney breaks down typical budgets for office moving, commercial relocation, and corporate moving so you know exactly what to expect – and how to protect your business from cost overruns and safety risks.
Based on recent 2025 estimates, a small office move can start from around S$800–S$2,000, while larger, more complex business moves can easily range from S$5,000–S$10,000+ for logistics alone, before adding fit-out, reinstatement and IT costs.[2][4] For a mid-sized 5,000 sq ft office, a full relocation (fit-out, movers, reinstatement, IT) can reach S$400,000–S$600,000.[1][3]
This cluster guide supports Homejourney’s main pillar on commercial relocation and office moving in Singapore, and should be read together with: Homejourney’s Ultimate Office Moving Guide: Relocating Business in Singapore Homejourney's Ultimate Office Moving Guide: Relocating Business in Singapore .
How much does it cost to move an office in Singapore in 2025?
For quick planning, here is a concise cost snapshot for 2025 (excluding GST):
- Office movers (logistics only)
Small office <1,000 sq ft: ~S$800–S$2,000[2][4]
Medium office 1,000–3,000 sq ft: ~S$2,000–S$5,000[2]
Larger offices 3,000+ sq ft: S$5,000–S$10,000+[2][4] - Fit-out & renovation (new office)
Economy/basic: about S$70–S$90+ psf in 2025[3]
Mid-range: typically S$90–S$120+ psf[1][3]
Premium corporate fit-outs: can exceed S$120 psf[1][3] - IT & communications setup
Small offices: from ~S$5,000[1]
Large multi-department setups: S$100,000+[1] - Reinstatement of old office
Roughly S$5–S$15 psf depending on customisation[1] (a 3,000 sq ft office may cost S$15,000–S$45,000 to reinstate)[1] - Deposits & professional fees
Building/security deposits: typically S$5,000–S$20,000[1]
Misc compliance, insurance, signage, address updates: about 5–10% of total budget[1][5]
For a mid-sized company (~5,000 sq ft), one 2025-style budget example shows:[1]
- Fit-out & renovation: ~S$300,000–S$400,000
- Furniture & equipment: ~S$50,000–S$80,000
- IT infrastructure: ~S$30,000–S$60,000
- Physical moving & logistics: ~S$6,000–S$8,000
- Reinstatement (old office): ~S$25,000–S$50,000
- Miscellaneous deposits & compliance: ~S$15,000
Total: around S$426,000–S$613,000 for a full commercial relocation project in Singapore.[1]
Key cost components of a business move in Singapore
1. Movers & logistics: trucks, packing, manpower
Professional corporate moving in Singapore usually includes site survey, packing materials, dismantling and reassembly of furniture, transport, basic insurance, and sometimes disposal of unwanted items.[1][2][4]
Price is influenced by:
- Size of your office (sq ft and number of workstations)
- Accessibility – loading bay, cargo lift restrictions, CBD locations with tight time windows (e.g. Raffles Place, Tanjong Pagar)
- IT/Equipment sensitivity – servers, lab equipment, large-format printers
- Move timing – after-hours or weekend moves may cost more but minimise downtime
From experience, offices around 1,500–2,000 sq ft in areas like Tai Seng or MacPherson often pay S$2,000–S$3,000 for a weekday move with basic packing, while similar-sized CBD offices (Shenton Way, Raffles Quay) can be slightly higher due to loading bay booking and tighter lift scheduling.
Safety & trust tip from Homejourney: Always request a written inventory list, confirm insurance coverage in writing, and verify that movers are registered businesses with track records and MOM-compliant labour practices. Avoid cash-only, no-contract operators.
2. Fit-out & renovation costs: 2025 benchmarks
In Singapore, fit-out is usually the largest expense for corporate moving.[1][3] Costs cover planning, design, partitions, flooring, ceiling, lighting, M&E works, and sometimes fire safety upgrades. 2025 guides indicate:[3][6]
- Economy/basic fit-out (simple partitions, painting, vinyl/carpet): about S$70–S$90+ psf[3]
- Mid-range corporate (glass meeting rooms, better finishes): roughly S$90–S$120+ psf[1][3][6]
- Premium fit-out (feature walls, high-end lighting, custom joinery): S$120–S$180+ psf or more depending on specification[1][3][6]
For example, a 3,000 sq ft mid-range office in Paya Lebar Quarter with decent meeting rooms and pantry could easily cost around S$270,000–S$360,000 just for fit-out in 2025.
Insider tip: If you do not need a fully customised space, consider fitted or fully furnished offices marketed through landlords or brokers. These may carry slightly higher monthly rent but drastically reduce upfront fit-out costs.[3][6] When shortlisting such offices, you can use Homejourney’s property search to compare listings: Property Search and current project data via Projects Directory .
3. IT, cabling & communications
IT downtime is one of the biggest hidden costs of office moving.[1][5] Typical cost items include:
- Structured cabling (Cat6/Cat7) to each workstation
- Server room fit-out and air-conditioning
- Switches, routers, firewalls, Wi-Fi access points
- PBX or VoIP systems and phone points
- Software licence changes or cloud migration fees
Small offices may get by with ~S$5,000–S$10,000, while bigger multi-department setups with dedicated server rooms regularly cross S$50,000–S$100,000.[1]
Because server rooms need consistent cooling, you should factor in new or upgraded air-conditioning systems. For safe, energy-efficient solutions, refer to Homejourney’s aircon guides: Best Aircon Singapore Guide: Daikin vs Mitsubishi vs Panasonic | Homejourney and Aircon Services .
4. Reinstatement of your current office
Most Singapore office leases require the tenant to return the unit to its original bare or base condition. Reinstatement typically includes removing partitions, carpets, built-in furniture, and restoring ceiling, lighting and M&E systems.[1][5]
Typical reinstatement benchmarks in 2025:
- About S$5–S$15 psf depending on the level of customisation and building standards[1]
- 3,000 sq ft heavily customised office: S$15,000–S$45,000 is common[1]
Insider tip: In CBD Grade A buildings, building managements are stricter on specifications, which can push costs towards the upper end of the range. In older buildings along Jalan Besar or Henderson, reinstatement may be slightly cheaper, but you should always check the landlord’s reinstatement schedule early.
