Cost of Living Comparison Between London and Reading 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Reading is 22.6% lower than in London (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Reading is 30.8% lower than in London | |
| Rent Prices in Reading are 43.0% lower than in London | |
| Restaurant Prices in Reading are 5.3% lower than in London | |
| Groceries Prices in Reading are 13.3% lower than in London | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Reading is 30.9% higher than in London | |
Restaurants | London Edit |
Reading Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 £ | 20.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 80.00 £ | 70.00 £ | -12.5 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 8.00 £ | 7.00 £ | -12.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 6.00 £ | 5.00 £ | -16.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.50 £ | 5.00 £ | -9.1 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.72 £ | 3.58 £ | -3.6 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.91 £ | 2.68 £ | +40.5 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.47 £ | 2.13 £ | +45.1 % |
Markets | London Edit |
Reading Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.97 £ | 4.01 £ | -19.3 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.44 £ | 1.00 £ | -30.4 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.89 £ | 0.85 £ | -5.0 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.46 £ | 2.72 £ | -21.4 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.83 £ | 3.16 £ | -17.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.28 £ | 2.84 £ | -13.4 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 5.25 £ | 4.14 £ | -21.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.14 £ | 1.04 £ | -8.3 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.61 £ | 0.51 £ | -16.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.11 £ | 1.09 £ | -1.9 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.33 £ | 1.62 £ | +21.5 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.57 £ | 0.40 £ | -28.7 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.58 £ | 0.43 £ | -25.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.99 £ | 0.72 £ | -27.6 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.25 £ | 1.15 £ | -7.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 9.00 £ | 8.50 £ | -5.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.14 £ | 1.65 £ | -22.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.56 £ | 2.50 £ | -2.5 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 16.00 £ | 14.00 £ | -12.5 % |
Transportation | London Edit |
Reading Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.80 £ | 2.00 £ | -28.6 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 190.00 £ | 64.00 £ | -66.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.80 £ | 4.50 £ | -6.2 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 4.18 £ | 2.20 £ | -47.3 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 £ | 19.20 £ | -36.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.65 £ | 5.40 £ | -4.5 % |
| 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) | 30,418.23 £ | 26,366.25 £ | -13.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | London Edit |
Reading Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 250.58 £ | 180.06 £ | -28.1 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 14.39 £ | 15.00 £ | +4.2 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 31.57 £ | 32.03 £ | +1.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | London Edit |
Reading Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 50.22 £ | 32.67 £ | -35.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 14.59 £ | 15.75 £ | +8.0 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 15.00 £ | 11.00 £ | -26.7 % |
Childcare | London Edit |
Reading Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,836.55 £ | 1,280.00 £ | -30.3 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 20,805.90 £ | 15,165.00 £ | -27.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | London Edit |
Reading Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 77.64 £ | 59.38 £ | -23.5 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 40.00 £ | 52.17 £ | +30.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 88.05 £ | 71.67 £ | -18.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 108.87 £ | 71.00 £ | -34.8 % |
Rent Per Month | London Edit |
Reading Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,189.84 £ | 1,250.00 £ | -42.9 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,596.45 £ | 1,100.00 £ | -31.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 4,323.40 £ | 2,138.89 £ | -50.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,748.89 £ | 1,700.00 £ | -38.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | London Edit |
Reading Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,388.95 £ | 398.32 £ | -71.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 777.79 £ | 378.31 £ | -51.4 % |
Salaries And Financing | London Edit |
Reading Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,376.28 £ | 3,058.88 £ | -9.4 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.05 | 5.67 | +12.4 % |
| Last update: | December 2024 | December 2024 | |
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Cities near London: | Cost of Living in Westminster | 2.09 miles |
| 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 |
Cities near Reading: | Cost of Living in Wokingham | 6.83 miles |
| Cost of Living in Basingstoke | 17.78 miles |
| Cost of Living in Camberley | 18.76 miles |
| Cost of Living in Slough | 19.50 miles |
| Cost of Living in Oxford | 26.58 miles |
| 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 |
| Cost of Living in Watford | 43.18 miles |