Cost of Living Comparison Between Reading and London 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in London are 32.3% higher than in Reading (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in London are 53.9% higher than in Reading | |
| Rent Prices in London are 93.4% higher than in Reading | |
| Restaurant Prices in London are 16.7% higher than in Reading | |
| Groceries Prices in London are 24.3% higher than in Reading | |
| Local Purchasing Power in London is 25.3% lower than in Reading | |
Restaurants | Reading Edit |
London Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 18.00 £ | 20.00 £ | +11.1 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 65.00 £ | 80.00 £ | +23.1 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 6.56 £ | 8.00 £ | +21.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 4.00 £ | 6.50 £ | +62.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.00 £ | 5.75 £ | +15.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.16 £ | 3.59 £ | +13.5 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.50 £ | 2.02 £ | -19.1 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.75 £ | 1.65 £ | -5.7 % |
Markets | Reading Edit |
London Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 3.63 £ | 5.02 £ | +38.5 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 0.89 £ | 1.41 £ | +57.5 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.73 £ | 0.92 £ | +26.4 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.75 £ | 3.17 £ | +15.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 2.34 £ | 3.41 £ | +45.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.55 £ | 3.39 £ | +32.9 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 3.36 £ | 5.52 £ | +64.3 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.07 £ | 1.17 £ | +8.8 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.54 £ | 0.59 £ | +9.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.25 £ | 1.17 £ | -5.7 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.02 £ | 1.39 £ | +36.5 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.54 £ | 0.58 £ | +6.4 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.43 £ | 0.53 £ | +23.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.93 £ | 0.97 £ | +4.8 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.20 £ | 1.31 £ | +9.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.00 £ | 9.50 £ | +18.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.03 £ | 2.09 £ | +2.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.50 £ | 2.44 £ | -2.6 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 13.00 £ | 15.00 £ | +15.4 % |
Transportation | Reading Edit |
London Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.20 £ | 2.80 £ | +27.3 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 67.00 £ | 200.00 £ | +198.5 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 5.00 £ | 4.50 £ | -10.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.20 £ | 3.13 £ | +42.2 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 19.20 £ | 30.00 £ | +56.2 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.74 £ | 5.71 £ | -0.6 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,285.00 £ | 27,280.00 £ | -3.6 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 17,821.67 £ | 25,860.62 £ | +45.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Reading Edit |
London Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 175.33 £ | 293.80 £ | +67.6 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 11.88 £ | 15.03 £ | +26.6 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 24.25 £ | 31.02 £ | +27.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Reading Edit |
London Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 25.89 £ | 46.74 £ | +80.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 15.75 £ | 14.35 £ | -8.9 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 10.00 £ | 15.00 £ | +50.0 % |
Childcare | Reading Edit |
London Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,220.00 £ | 1,840.34 £ | +50.8 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 15,165.00 £ | 20,054.76 £ | +32.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Reading Edit |
London Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 55.62 £ | 81.72 £ | +46.9 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 45.43 £ | 39.37 £ | -13.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 58.75 £ | 89.05 £ | +51.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 70.00 £ | 97.78 £ | +39.7 % |
Rent Per Month | Reading Edit |
London Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,266.67 £ | 2,138.54 £ | +68.8 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,004.24 £ | 1,607.38 £ | +60.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,913.98 £ | 4,422.97 £ | +131.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,515.93 £ | 2,858.97 £ | +88.6 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Reading Edit |
London Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 383.69 £ | 1,311.20 £ | +241.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 368.82 £ | 739.22 £ | +100.4 % |
Salaries And Financing | Reading Edit |
London Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,022.00 £ | 3,476.09 £ | +15.0 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.90 | 5.56 | -5.8 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
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| Cost of Living in Camberley | 18.76 miles |
| Cost of Living in Slough | 19.50 miles |
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| Cost of Living in Ealing | 33.51 miles |
| Cost of Living in Kingston upon Thames | 34.88 miles |
| Cost of Living in Westminster | 40.03 miles |
| Cost of Living in London | 41.77 miles |
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| Cost of Living in Southwark | 3.41 miles |
| Cost of Living in Ealing | 10.41 miles |
| Cost of Living in Croydon | 11.15 miles |
| Cost of Living in Kingston upon Thames | 11.19 miles |
| Cost of Living in Barnet | 16.17 miles |
| Cost of Living in Watford | 20.33 miles |
| Cost of Living in Slough | 22.72 miles |
| Cost of Living in Harlow | 24.88 miles |
| Cost of Living in Welwyn Garden City | 25.71 miles |