Cost of Living Comparison Between Watford and Reading 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Reading are 8.0% lower than in Watford (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Reading are 11.0% lower than in Watford | |
| Rent Prices in Reading are 16.2% lower than in Watford | |
| Restaurant Prices in Reading are 2.4% higher than in Watford | |
| Groceries Prices in Reading are 18.4% lower than in Watford | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Reading is 31.5% higher than in Watford | |
Restaurants | Watford Edit |
Reading Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 £ | 18.00 £ | +20.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 70.00 £ | 65.00 £ | -7.1 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 7.69 £ | 6.56 £ | -14.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 5.50 £ | 4.00 £ | -27.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.00 £ | 5.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.46 £ | 3.16 £ | -8.6 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.03 £ | 2.50 £ | +23.2 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.57 £ | 1.75 £ | +11.1 % |
Markets | Watford Edit |
Reading Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.96 £ | 3.63 £ | -26.9 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.38 £ | 0.89 £ | -35.5 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.75 £ | 0.73 £ | -2.5 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.18 £ | 2.75 £ | -13.4 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.35 £ | 2.34 £ | -30.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.42 £ | 2.55 £ | -25.3 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 6.35 £ | 3.36 £ | -47.1 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.14 £ | 1.07 £ | -6.4 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.59 £ | 0.54 £ | -9.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.10 £ | 1.25 £ | +13.6 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.21 £ | 1.02 £ | -15.6 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.56 £ | 0.54 £ | -2.2 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.62 £ | 0.43 £ | -30.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.97 £ | 0.93 £ | -5.1 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.30 £ | 1.20 £ | -7.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.00 £ | 8.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.96 £ | 2.03 £ | +4.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.44 £ | 2.50 £ | +2.7 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 14.00 £ | 13.00 £ | -7.1 % |
Transportation | Watford Edit |
Reading Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.85 £ | 2.20 £ | -22.8 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 40.00 £ | 67.00 £ | +67.5 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 2.80 £ | 5.00 £ | +78.6 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.90 £ | 2.20 £ | +16.1 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 18.00 £ | 19.20 £ | +6.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.71 £ | 5.74 £ | +0.6 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 27,280.00 £ | 28,285.00 £ | +3.7 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,860.62 £ | 17,821.67 £ | -31.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Watford Edit |
Reading Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 217.28 £ | 175.33 £ | -19.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 11.19 £ | 11.88 £ | +6.1 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 29.75 £ | 24.25 £ | -18.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Watford Edit |
Reading Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 25.20 £ | 25.89 £ | +2.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 5.00 £ | 15.75 £ | +215.0 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 12.00 £ | 10.00 £ | -16.7 % |
Childcare | Watford Edit |
Reading Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,551.67 £ | 1,220.00 £ | -21.4 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 12,333.33 £ | 15,165.00 £ | +23.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Watford Edit |
Reading Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 79.29 £ | 55.62 £ | -29.8 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 37.50 £ | 45.43 £ | +21.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 78.12 £ | 58.75 £ | -24.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 84.17 £ | 70.00 £ | -16.8 % |
Rent Per Month | Watford Edit |
Reading Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,250.00 £ | 1,266.67 £ | +1.3 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,050.00 £ | 1,003.93 £ | -4.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,300.00 £ | 1,913.57 £ | -16.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,200.00 £ | 1,515.50 £ | -31.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Watford Edit |
Reading Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 650.32 £ | 383.69 £ | -41.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 325.16 £ | 368.82 £ | +13.4 % |
Salaries And Financing | Watford Edit |
Reading Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,582.46 £ | 3,022.00 £ | +17.0 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.83 | 5.90 | +1.3 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | April 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 12 | 53 |
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| Cost of Living in Watford | 43.18 miles |