Cost of living in Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom compared to Zwolle, Netherlands
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| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 (€3.96) | €3.83 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.75 (€0.85) | €1.22 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.76 (€3.15) | €1.95 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.92 (€2.19) | €2.09 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.45 (€5.07) | €4.33 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.94 (€2.21) | €2.29 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.17 (€1.33) | €1.75 | - 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.28 (€2.60) | €0.70 | + 271% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 (€8) | €4.50 | + 77% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.65 (€1.88) | €2.50 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.99 (€1.13) | €0.87 | + 30% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Reading, Berkshire (United Kingdom) is 7% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,411 (€1,607) | €1,291 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,238 (€1,409) | €1,113 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £116 (€132) | €225 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £888 (€1,011) | €1,700 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £747 (€851) | €1,070 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £161 (€183) | €70 | + 162% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £27 (€30) | €31 | - 1% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £294 (€335) | €450 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £68 (€77) | €85 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.94 (€7) | €10 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (€13) | €15 | - 15% | |
| 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 | - 11% | |
| 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 (€81) | €104 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Reading, Berkshire (United Kingdom) is 45% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £20,000 (€22,776) | €24,992 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.14 (€1.30) | €1.68 | - 23% | |
| 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 | + 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Reading, Berkshire (United Kingdom) is 59% more expensive than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £2.79 (€3.18) | €5.00 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 (€10) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £83 (€94) | €24 | + 292% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £2.38 (€2.71) | €3.23 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.23 (€1.40) | €2.23 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.28 (€3.74) | €1.90 | + 97% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.53 (€1.74) | €0.90 | + 94% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.40 (€1.60) | €1.75 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £11 (€12) | €25 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Reading, Berkshire (United Kingdom) is 11% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £29 (€33) | €41 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £20 (€23) | €21 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £126 (€144) | €49 | + 194% | |
| 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 (€2.98) | €3.00 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.95 (€4.50) | €3.71 | + 21% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £422 (€481) | €579 | - 17% | |
| 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 | + 66% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £10 (€11) | €7 | + 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 266 prices entered by 37 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 18, 2018.
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Cost of living in Reading, Berkshire (United Kingdom) is 18% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€4,000
in Zwolle
you would need to make just about €3,292
(£2,890)
in Reading, Berkshire.
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