Cost of living in Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom vs Pécs, Hungary
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| Food | + 145% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Reading, Berkshire (United Kingdom) is 145% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £14 (5,774 Ft) | 1,292 Ft | + 347% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.76 (2,321 Ft) | 1,485 Ft | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.53 (1,421 Ft) | 747 Ft | + 90% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.78 (315 Ft) | 206 Ft | + 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.71 (1,091 Ft) | 563 Ft | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.95 (785 Ft) | 481 Ft | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.86 (1,961 Ft) | 1,072 Ft | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.91 (770 Ft) | 297 Ft | + 159% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.97 (392 Ft) | 170 Ft | + 131% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.96 (791 Ft) | 239 Ft | + 231% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (3,105 Ft) | 1,550 Ft | + 100% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.68 (677 Ft) | 400 Ft | + 69% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.89 (359 Ft) | 112 Ft | + 219% | |
| Housing | + 246% | |||
| Housing in Reading, Berkshire (United Kingdom) is 246% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,456 (587,030 Ft) | 133,220 Ft | + 341% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,240 (500,063 Ft) | 95,701 Ft | + 423% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £207 (83,344 Ft) | 34,184 Ft | + 144% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £914 (368,682 Ft) | 88,226 Ft | + 318% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £904 (364,579 Ft) | 53,457 Ft | + 582% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £116 (46,930 Ft) | 29,426 Ft | + 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £24 (9,782 Ft) | 3,293 Ft | + 197% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £294 (118,503 Ft) | 109,122 Ft | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £71 (28,514 Ft) | 17,879 Ft | + 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (2,424 Ft) | 2,693 Ft | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (4,399 Ft) | 1,626 Ft | + 171% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in Reading, Berkshire (United Kingdom) is 33% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £62 (24,938 Ft) | 20,108 Ft | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £32 (12,924 Ft) | 9,192 Ft | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £62 (25,073 Ft) | 20,918 Ft | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £67 (27,064 Ft) | 19,358 Ft | + 40% | |
| Transportation | + 122% | |||
| Transportation in Reading, Berkshire (United Kingdom) is 122% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £19,769 (7,971,037 Ft) | 5,414,460 Ft | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.16 (469 Ft) | 374 Ft | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £57 (22,957 Ft) | 6,234 Ft | + 268% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £19 (7,705 Ft) | 3,882 Ft | + 98% | |
| Personal Care | + 85% | |||
| Personal Care in Reading, Berkshire (United Kingdom) is 85% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.26 (1,313 Ft) | 1,733 Ft | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 (3,475 Ft) | 2,116 Ft | + 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £94 (37,924 Ft) | 7,588 Ft | + 400% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £2.76 (1,112 Ft) | 771 Ft | + 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.23 (497 Ft) | 819 Ft | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.29 (1,326 Ft) | 802 Ft | + 65% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.60 (645 Ft) | 418 Ft | + 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.43 (576 Ft) | 422 Ft | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £12 (4,779 Ft) | 1,844 Ft | + 159% | |
| Entertainment | + 107% | |||
| Entertainment in Reading, Berkshire (United Kingdom) is 107% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £30 (12,282 Ft) | 4,446 Ft | + 176% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £19 (7,758 Ft) | 2,815 Ft | + 176% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £114 (46,063 Ft) | 7,424 Ft | + 520% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £53 (21,525 Ft) | 7,260 Ft | + 196% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 (3,081 Ft) | 1,222 Ft | + 152% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.69 (1,087 Ft) | 448 Ft | + 143% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.08 (1,647 Ft) | 422 Ft | + 290% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £420 (169,540 Ft) | 194,327 Ft | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.13 (51 Ft) | 30 Ft | + 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £30 (12,128 Ft) | 7,111 Ft | + 71% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £9 (3,828 Ft) | 1,086 Ft | + 253% | |
| TOTAL | + 143% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 164 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2021.
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