Cost of living in Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom compared to Zwolle, Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Reading, Berkshire (United Kingdom) is 21% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £12 (€14) | €23 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.29 (€6) | €9 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.75 (€4.26) | €3.88 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.74 (€0.84) | €1.09 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £1.44 (€1.63) | €1.93 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.93 (€2.19) | €2.12 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.44 (€6) | €4.85 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.00 (€2.27) | €2.28 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.82 (€0.93) | €2.07 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.47 (€1.67) | €0.79 | + 111% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (€9) | €5.00 | + 82% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.86 (€2.11) | €2.63 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.61 (€0.69) | €0.93 | - 26% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Reading, Berkshire (United Kingdom) is 18% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,475 (€1,674) | €1,000 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,175 (€1,334) | €2,000 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £172 (€195) | €250 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £910 (€1,033) | €2,000 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £733 (€832) | €1,311 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £111 (€125) | €70 | + 79% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £23 (€26) | €37 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £290 (€330) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £75 (€85) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £8 (€9) | €12 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £13 (€14) | €20 | - 28% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Reading, Berkshire (United Kingdom) is 10% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £63 (€72) | €85 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £35 (€40) | €37 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £61 (€69) | €119 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £69 (€78) | €104 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Reading, Berkshire (United Kingdom) is 39% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £19,000 (€21,564) | €23,835 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.21 (€1.37) | €1.72 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £66 (€75) | €147 | - 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £13 (€15) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Reading, Berkshire (United Kingdom) is 13% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £2.66 (€3.02) | €5.00 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (€9) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £70 (€80) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £4.00 (€4.54) | €5.45 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.23 (€1.40) | €3.20 | - 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £4.80 (€5.45) | €2.80 | + 95% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.61 (€1.83) | €0.80 | + 129% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.32 (€1.50) | €2.50 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £10 (€12) | €25 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Reading, Berkshire (United Kingdom) is 0% more expensive than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £27 (€31) | €41 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £19 (€21) | €18 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £184 (€209) | €76 | + 175% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £49 (€56) | €90 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £7 (€8) | €8 | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.30 (€2.61) | €3.36 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.88 (€4.40) | €3.71 | + 19% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | £138 (€157) | €154 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.13 (€0.15) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £34 (€39) | €16 | + 144% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £9 (€10) | €6 | + 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 363 prices entered by 43 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 25, 2017.
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Cost of living in Reading, Berkshire (United Kingdom) is 24% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands)
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€2,800
in Zwolle
you would need to make just about €2,133
(£1,880)
in Reading, Berkshire.
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