Cost of Living in Reading
Summary of cost of living in Reading, United Kingdom:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $3,864.5 (£2,878.1), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $1,101.7 (£820.5), excluding rent.
- Reading is 21.6% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Reading is, on average, 34.5% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | £20.00 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | £70.00 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | £7.75 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | £6.50 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | £5.00 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | £3.70 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | £2.17 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | £2.04 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | £1.09 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | £1.17 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | £1.00 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | £2.77 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | £3.83 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | £2.89 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | £4.30 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | £1.01 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | £0.51 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | £0.96 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | £1.11 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | £0.54 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | £0.47 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | £0.72 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | £1.14 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | £10.25 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | £1.69 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | £2.33 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | £17.75 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | £2.60 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | £64.00 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | £5.00 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | £5.46 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | £10.00 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | £1.39 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | £28,895.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | £30,613.89 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | £210.87 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | £17.22 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | £35.55 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | £39.62 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | £9.00 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | £10.00 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | £1,337.50 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | £19,333.33 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | £56.67 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | £51.50 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | £86.00 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | £76.25 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | £1,292.50 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | £1,051.43 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | £2,160.00 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | £1,708.33 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | £491.53 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | £392.86 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | £2,563.16 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.00 | |
Prices in Reading
This city had 192 entries in the past 12 months by 26 different contributors.
Last update: 4 May 2026
Last update: 4 May 2026
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| 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 |
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