Cost of living in Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom compared to Zwolle, Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Reading, Berkshire (United Kingdom) is 22% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £12 (€13) | €23 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.00 (€5.45) | €7 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.70 (€4.03) | €3.83 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.78 (€0.85) | €1.22 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £1.44 (€1.57) | €1.95 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.87 (€2.04) | €2.09 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.44 (€5.94) | €4.33 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.93 (€2.10) | €2.29 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.81 (€0.88) | €1.75 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.47 (€1.60) | €0.70 | + 129% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (€9) | €4.50 | + 94% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.86 (€2.02) | €2.50 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.61 (€0.66) | €0.87 | - 23% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Reading, Berkshire (United Kingdom) is 17% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,475 (€1,608) | €1,149 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,175 (€1,281) | €1,167 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £143 (€156) | €225 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £910 (€992) | €2,000 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £733 (€800) | €1,311 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £111 (€120) | €70 | + 72% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £24 (€27) | €37 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £289 (€315) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £69 (€76) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £8 (€8) | €10 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £13 (€14) | €15 | - 8% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Reading, Berkshire (United Kingdom) is 14% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £63 (€69) | €85 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £35 (€38) | €37 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £61 (€67) | €119 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £72 (€79) | €104 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Reading, Berkshire (United Kingdom) is 42% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £19,000 (€20,715) | €23,835 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.18 (€1.28) | €1.72 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £66 (€72) | €147 | - 51% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £13 (€14) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 72% | |||
| Personal Care in Reading, Berkshire (United Kingdom) is 72% more expensive than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £2.66 (€2.90) | €5.00 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (€9) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £94 (€103) | €24 | + 329% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £4.00 (€4.36) | €3.23 | + 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.23 (€1.34) | €2.23 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £4.80 (€5.24) | €1.90 | + 176% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.61 (€1.76) | €0.90 | + 95% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.32 (€1.44) | €1.75 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £10 (€11) | €25 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Reading, Berkshire (United Kingdom) is 3% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £27 (€29) | €41 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £19 (€20) | €21 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £184 (€200) | €49 | + 309% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £47 (€52) | €90 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £7 (€8) | €8 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.30 (€2.51) | €3.00 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.88 (€4.23) | €3.71 | + 14% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | £138 (€151) | €154 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.13 (€0.14) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £34 (€37) | €21 | + 83% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £9 (€10) | €6 | + 56% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 340 prices entered by 44 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Reading, Berkshire (United Kingdom) is 23% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€3,500
in Zwolle
you would need to make just about €2,707
(£2,483)
in Reading, Berkshire.
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