Cost of Living Comparison Between Reading and Southampton 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Southampton are 0.2% lower than in Reading (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Southampton are 4.0% lower than in Reading | |
| Rent Prices in Southampton are 11.1% lower than in Reading | |
| Restaurant Prices in Southampton are 21.3% lower than in Reading | |
| Groceries Prices in Southampton are 8.3% higher than in Reading | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Southampton is 17.6% lower than in Reading | |
Restaurants | Reading Edit |
Southampton Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 18.00 £ | 13.00 £ | -27.8 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 65.00 £ | 50.00 £ | -23.1 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 6.56 £ | 6.50 £ | -1.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 4.00 £ | 4.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.00 £ | 4.95 £ | -1.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.16 £ | 3.00 £ | -5.2 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.50 £ | 1.70 £ | -32.0 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.75 £ | 1.24 £ | -29.2 % |
Markets | Reading Edit |
Southampton Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 3.63 £ | 4.65 £ | +28.3 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 0.89 £ | 0.98 £ | +10.3 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.73 £ | 0.69 £ | -5.3 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.75 £ | 3.33 £ | +21.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 2.34 £ | 3.36 £ | +43.2 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.55 £ | 2.85 £ | +11.6 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 3.36 £ | 5.92 £ | +76.4 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.07 £ | 0.67 £ | -37.4 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.54 £ | 0.47 £ | -13.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.25 £ | 1.02 £ | -18.3 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.02 £ | 1.13 £ | +10.7 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.54 £ | 0.48 £ | -11.4 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.43 £ | 0.38 £ | -10.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.93 £ | 0.59 £ | -36.5 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.20 £ | 1.15 £ | -4.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.00 £ | 8.00 £ | -0.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.03 £ | 2.04 £ | +0.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.50 £ | 1.94 £ | -22.3 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 13.00 £ | 12.65 £ | -2.7 % |
Transportation | Reading Edit |
Southampton Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.20 £ | 2.00 £ | -9.1 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 67.00 £ | 52.00 £ | -22.4 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 5.00 £ | 2.40 £ | -52.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.20 £ | 2.23 £ | +1.2 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 19.20 £ | 14.40 £ | -25.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.74 £ | 5.68 £ | -1.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,285.00 £ | 28,285.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 17,821.67 £ | 27,750.00 £ | +55.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Reading Edit |
Southampton Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 175.33 £ | 244.57 £ | +39.5 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 11.88 £ | 11.25 £ | -5.3 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 24.25 £ | 29.44 £ | +21.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | Reading Edit |
Southampton Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 25.89 £ | 27.57 £ | +6.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 15.75 £ | 8.00 £ | -49.2 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 10.00 £ | 10.00 £ | 0.0 % |
Childcare | Reading Edit |
Southampton Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,220.00 £ | 1,166.67 £ | -4.4 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 15,165.00 £ | 11,241.00 £ | -25.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Reading Edit |
Southampton Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 55.62 £ | 71.43 £ | +28.4 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 45.43 £ | 32.99 £ | -27.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 58.75 £ | 78.00 £ | +32.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 70.00 £ | 90.83 £ | +29.8 % |
Rent Per Month | Reading Edit |
Southampton Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,266.67 £ | 1,010.00 £ | -20.3 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,004.24 £ | 868.75 £ | -13.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,913.98 £ | 2,000.00 £ | +4.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,515.93 £ | 1,190.00 £ | -21.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Reading Edit |
Southampton Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 383.69 £ | ? | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 368.82 £ | 327.95 £ | -11.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Reading Edit |
Southampton Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,022.00 £ | 2,389.58 £ | -20.9 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.90 | 5.83 | -1.1 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 54 | 32 |
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| Cost of Living in Bath | 64.54 miles |
| Cost of Living in Yeovil | 65.23 miles |