Accessibility and relocation costs: compare usable options

Define concrete requirements privately

List the features you need, such as step-free entry, lift dimensions, bathroom layout, distance to a stop or suitable vehicles. Share only the information necessary to verify a service. A generic accessible label or a citywide score does not confirm that a specific apartment and route work for you. Request measurements or an appropriate inspection where needed.

Price the usable combination

Compare a suitable home together with the journeys it requires. A cheaper apartment that needs extra paid transport may not reduce the total. Keep equipment, delivery or approved modifications separate from ordinary rent, and confirm permissions and quotes before including them. Do not apply an invented accessibility premium to a city’s average rent.

Check reliability and alternatives

Verify operating hours and the actual provider’s accessibility information for the planned route. Record a fallback arrangement for disruptions if your routine needs one, with a real quote or a clearly labelled unresolved cost. Eligibility for support or concessions must be checked with the responsible organisation. A basic calculator subtotal is incomplete if it omits essential accessibility-related expenses.

Sources and further reading

• Lifovra — methodology and limitations