Cost of living in Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom vs Melbourne, Australia
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| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Reading, Berkshire (United Kingdom) is 6% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £14 (AU$26) | AU$18 | + 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.76 (AU$10) | AU$12 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.53 (AU$6) | AU$5.27 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.78 (AU$1.39) | AU$1.48 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.71 (AU$4.83) | AU$5.06 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.95 (AU$3.48) | AU$4.83 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.86 (AU$9) | AU$6 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.91 (AU$3.41) | AU$4.57 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.97 (AU$1.73) | AU$3.19 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.96 (AU$3.50) | AU$5.70 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (AU$14) | AU$17 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.68 (AU$2.99) | AU$2.80 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.89 (AU$1.59) | AU$2.67 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Reading, Berkshire (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,456 (AU$2,598) | AU$2,894 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,240 (AU$2,213) | AU$2,147 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £207 (AU$369) | AU$238 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £914 (AU$1,632) | AU$1,809 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £904 (AU$1,614) | AU$1,422 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £116 (AU$208) | AU$159 | + 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £24 (AU$43) | AU$46 | - 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £294 (AU$524) | AU$354 | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £71 (AU$126) | AU$212 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (AU$11) | AU$12 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (AU$19) | AU$28 | - 30% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Reading, Berkshire (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £62 (AU$110) | AU$101 | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £32 (AU$57) | AU$59 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £62 (AU$111) | AU$129 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £67 (AU$120) | AU$131 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Reading, Berkshire (United Kingdom) is 16% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £19,769 (AU$35,280) | AU$27,303 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.16 (AU$2.08) | AU$1.38 | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £57 (AU$102) | AU$160 | - 37% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £19 (AU$34) | AU$21 | + 61% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Reading, Berkshire (United Kingdom) is 7% more expensive than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.26 (AU$5.81) | AU$7 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 (AU$15) | AU$24 | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £94 (AU$168) | AU$72 | + 134% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £2.76 (AU$4.92) | AU$7 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.23 (AU$2.20) | AU$4.31 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.29 (AU$5.87) | AU$5.32 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.60 (AU$2.86) | AU$2.55 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.43 (AU$2.55) | AU$3.01 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £12 (AU$21) | AU$36 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Reading, Berkshire (United Kingdom) is 11% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £30 (AU$54) | AU$51 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £19 (AU$34) | AU$39 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £114 (AU$204) | AU$226 | - 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £53 (AU$95) | AU$78 | + 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 (AU$14) | AU$16 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.69 (AU$4.81) | AU$4.40 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.08 (AU$7) | AU$10 | - 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £420 (AU$750) | AU$634 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.13 (AU$0.22) | AU$0.25 | - 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £30 (AU$54) | AU$72 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £9 (AU$17) | AU$33 | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,079 prices entered by 152 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Reading, Berkshire (United Kingdom) is 8% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$8,700 in Melbourne you would need to make just about AU$8,027 (£4,498) in Reading, Berkshire.
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