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Reading, United Kingdom
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About Reading, United Kingdom
Costs exclude rentSingle / month
$944
Family of 4 / mo
$2,413
Avg salary (after tax)
$4,434
Reading is a vibrant town located in the south of England, famous for its rich history and lively atmosphere. It sits by the River Thames and is known for its beautiful parks and gardens, making it a lovely place for walks and picnics. Reading is also home to the annual Reading Festival, one of the biggest music festivals in the UK, attracting fans from all over the world.
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Fashion
- Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)USD $61.28
- Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)USD $103.53
- Men's Dress ShoesUSD $114.85
- Midrange Nike Running ShoesUSD $125.3
Financial
- Average Monthly Salary After TaxUSD $4,194
- Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)USD $2.56
Food - Beverages
- Bottled Water (350 ml)USD $1.65
- Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)USD $2.3
- Imported Beer (Small Bottle)USD $6.27
- Local Draft Beer (Pint)USD $6.27
- CappuccinoUSD $4.48
Food - Dining
- Casual Dining ExperienceUSD $39.15
- Upscale Dinner for TwoUSD $93.97
- Fast Food ComboUSD $8.62
Food - Grocery
- Apples (1 kg)USD $3.59
- Bananas (1 kg)USD $2.48
- Oranges (1 kg)USD $4.36
- Tomatoes (1 kg)USD $4.08
- Potatoes (1 kg)USD $2.41
- Onions (1 kg)USD $2.02
- Lettuce (1 Head)USD $1.31
- Bottled Water (1.5L)USD $1.38
- Midrange Bottle of WineUSD $12.14
- Marlboro (20-Pack)USD $19.18
- Beef Round (1 kg)USD $14.53
- Chicken Fillets (1 kg)USD $8.32
- Local Cheese (1 kg)USD $7.33
- Dozen EggsUSD $3.77
- White Rice (1 kg)USD $2.39
- Fresh White Bread (1 kg)USD $3.73
- Milk (1 litre)USD $1.66
Housing
- Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterUSD $573.13
- Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $1,588
- Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $1,284
- Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $2,610
- Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $2,182
- Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterUSD $879.06
Leisure
- Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)USD $52.73
- Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)USD $20.62
- Cinema Ticket (International Release)USD $14.1
- Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)USD $1,818
- Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)USD $22,099
Transportation
- Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassUSD $93.97
- Average Price of a New Sedan CarUSD $34,638
- Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarUSD $34,064
- 1 Hour Taxi WaitUSD $30.07
- Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmUSD $3.44
- Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideUSD $4.38
- One-Way Local Transport FareUSD $3.12
Utilities (Monthly)
- Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)USD $52.26
- Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentUSD $258.98