Cost of living in Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom compared to Zwolle, Netherlands
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Food | + 15% | |||
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Food in Reading, Berkshire (United Kingdom) is 15% more expensive than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £15 (€17) | €15 | + 12% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.64 (€6) | €7 | - 12% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.48 (€3.98) | €3.83 | + 4% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.75 (€0.86) | €1.22 | - 30% | |
12 eggs, large | £2.59 (€2.96) | €1.95 | + 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.92 (€2.19) | €2.09 | + 5% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.45 (€5.08) | €4.33 | + 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.94 (€2.22) | €2.29 | - 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.17 (€1.34) | €1.75 | - 24% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.28 (€2.61) | €0.70 | + 272% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 (€8) | €4.50 | + 78% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.79 (€2.04) | €2.50 | - 18% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.99 (€1.13) | €0.87 | + 31% | |
Housing | - 6% | |||
Housing in Reading, Berkshire (United Kingdom) is 6% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,411 (€1,612) | €1,291 | + 25% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,238 (€1,414) | €1,113 | + 27% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £116 (€133) | €225 | - 41% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £888 (€1,014) | €1,700 | - 40% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £747 (€854) | €1,070 | - 20% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £161 (€184) | €70 | + 163% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £27 (€30) | €31 | - 1% | |
40” flat screen TV | £294 (€336) | €450 | - 25% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £68 (€78) | €85 | - 9% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.94 (€7) | €10 | - 30% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (€13) | €15 | - 14% | |
Clothes | - 14% | |||
Clothes in Reading, Berkshire (United Kingdom) is 14% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £67 (€76) | €85 | - 10% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £30 (€34) | €37 | - 7% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £65 (€74) | €119 | - 38% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £72 (€82) | €104 | - 21% | |
Transportation | - 43% | |||
Transportation in Reading, Berkshire (United Kingdom) is 43% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £20,000 (€22,852) | €24,992 | - 9% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.14 (€1.30) | €1.68 | - 22% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | £57 (€65) | €151 | - 57% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £19 (€22) | €23 | - 4% | |
Personal Care | + 62% | |||
Personal Care in Reading, Berkshire (United Kingdom) is 62% more expensive than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £2.79 (€3.19) | €5.00 | - 36% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 (€10) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £80 (€92) | €24 | + 282% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £2.85 (€3.25) | €3.23 | + 1% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.26 (€1.44) | €2.23 | - 35% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.50 (€4.00) | €1.90 | + 111% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.60 (€1.83) | €0.90 | + 103% | |
Tube of toothpaste | £1.46 (€1.67) | €1.75 | - 5% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £11 (€12) | €25 | - 52% | |
Entertainment | - 9% | |||
Entertainment in Reading, Berkshire (United Kingdom) is 9% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £29 (€33) | €41 | - 20% | |
2 tickets to the movies | £20 (€23) | €21 | + 9% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £120 (€137) | €49 | + 179% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £50 (€57) | €90 | - 37% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 (€9) | €8 | + 9% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.62 (€2.99) | €3.00 | - 0% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.95 (€4.51) | €3.71 | + 22% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £429 (€490) | €579 | - 15% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.12 (€0.14) | €0.30 | - 54% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | £30 (€34) | €20 | + 67% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £10 (€11) | €7 | + 71% | |
TOTAL | - 16% |

These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
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Cost of living in Reading, Berkshire (United Kingdom) is 16% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€4,200
in Zwolle
you would need to make just about €3,522
(£3,082)
in Reading, Berkshire.
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