Cost of living in Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom compared to Zlín, Czech Republic
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Food | + 80% | |||
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Food in Reading, Berkshire (United Kingdom) is 80% more expensive than in Zlín (Czech Republic) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £15 (434 Kč) | 143 Kč | + 203% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.64 (163 Kč) | 140 Kč | + 17% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.48 (101 Kč) | 70 Kč | + 44% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.75 (22 Kč) | 15 Kč | + 50% | |
12 eggs, large | £2.59 (75 Kč) | 53 Kč | + 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.92 (56 Kč) | 46 Kč | + 20% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.45 (129 Kč) | 60 Kč | + 115% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.94 (56 Kč) | 26 Kč | + 119% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.17 (34 Kč) | 15 Kč | + 121% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.28 (66 Kč) | 10 Kč | + 544% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 (203 Kč) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.79 (52 Kč) | 30 Kč | + 72% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.99 (29 Kč) | 23 Kč | + 25% | |
Housing | + 75% | |||
Housing in Reading, Berkshire (United Kingdom) is 75% more expensive than in Zlín (Czech Republic) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,411 (40,846 Kč) | 8,090 Kč | + 405% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,238 (35,821 Kč) | 6,500 Kč | + 451% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £116 (3,364 Kč) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £888 (25,690 Kč) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £747 (21,625 Kč) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £161 (4,664 Kč) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £27 (772 Kč) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | £294 (8,511 Kč) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £68 (1,967 Kč) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.94 (172 Kč) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (325 Kč) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 9% | |||
Clothes in Reading, Berkshire (United Kingdom) is 9% cheaper than in Zlín (Czech Republic) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £67 (1,930 Kč) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £30 (872 Kč) | 1,100 Kč | - 21% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £65 (1,881 Kč) | 1,339 Kč | + 41% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £72 (2,070 Kč) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 1% | |||
Transportation in Reading, Berkshire (United Kingdom) is 1% more expensive than in Zlín (Czech Republic) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £20,000 (578,920 Kč) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.14 (33 Kč) | 32 Kč | + 4% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | £57 (1,650 Kč) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £19 (552 Kč) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 5% | |||
Personal Care in Reading, Berkshire (United Kingdom) is 5% more expensive than in Zlín (Czech Republic) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £2.79 (81 Kč) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 (252 Kč) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £80 (2,320 Kč) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £2.85 (82 Kč) | 96 Kč | - 14% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.26 (36 Kč) | 53 Kč | - 32% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.50 (101 Kč) | 61 Kč | + 66% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.60 (46 Kč) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | £1.46 (42 Kč) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £11 (306 Kč) | 150 Kč | + 104% | |
Entertainment | + 38% | |||
Entertainment in Reading, Berkshire (United Kingdom) is 38% more expensive than in Zlín (Czech Republic) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £29 (839 Kč) | 382 Kč | + 120% | |
2 tickets to the movies | £20 (579 Kč) | 350 Kč | + 65% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £120 (3,464 Kč) | 500 Kč | + 593% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £50 (1,447 Kč) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 (221 Kč) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.62 (76 Kč) | 48 Kč | + 59% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.95 (114 Kč) | 32 Kč | + 261% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £429 (12,418 Kč) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.12 (3.47 Kč) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | £30 (854 Kč) | 691 Kč | + 24% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £10 (282 Kč) | 282 Kč | - 0% | |
TOTAL | + 41% |

These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Reading, Berkshire (United Kingdom) is 41% more expensive than in Zlín (Czech Republic)
For example, you would need at least 33,912 Kč
(£1,172)
in Reading, Berkshire
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
24,000 Kč
in Zlín.
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