What does groceries cost in Reading?

Basic groceries in Reading cost: milk (1L) ($1), bread (500g) ($1), rice (1kg) ($2), eggs (12 pack) ($4), chicken breast (1kg) ($8), apples (1kg) ($3), bananas (1kg) ($1).

What does dining out cost in Reading?

Dining out in Reading: inexpensive meal ($18), mid-range restaurant meal ($91), local beer ($7), coffee ($5).

What does housing cost in Reading?

Average monthly rent in Reading: 1-bedroom apartment in city center ($1646), 1-bedroom apartment outside center ($1359), 3-bedroom apartment in city center ($3033), 3-bedroom apartment outside center ($2287).

What does transportation cost in Reading?

Transportation costs in Reading: public transport ticket ($2.59), monthly transport pass ($82.85), taxi starting fare ($5.83), gasoline per liter ($1.82).

What does utilities cost in Reading?

Monthly utilities in Reading: basic utilities for 85m² apartment ($223), mobile phone plan ($18), internet ($41).

What does entertainment cost in Reading?

Entertainment costs in Reading: gym membership ($43), movie ticket ($13).

What does clothing cost in Reading?

Clothing prices in Reading: jeans ($79), dress ($70), sneakers ($106), leather shoes ($92).

What does education cost in Reading?

Education costs in Reading: preschool (monthly) ($1657), international school (monthly) ($19632).

What does other expenses cost in Reading?

Costs in Reading include: averageSalary ($3828).

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Cost of Living in Reading

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Last updated:September 5, 2025

Groceries

Apples 1kg

$2.98

Bananas 1kg

$1.49

Beef 1kg

$11.82

Bread 500g

$1.37

Chicken Breast 1kg

$7.88

Cigarettes (20 pack)

$18.12

Domestic Beer 500mL

$2.14

Eggs (12)

$3.52

Imported Beer 330mL

$3.24

Lettuce 1kg

$0.96

Local Cheese 1kg

$9.02

Milk 1L

$1.35

Onions 1kg

$1.24

Oranges 1kg

$3.10

Potatoes 1kg

$1.15

Rice 1kg

$2.24

Tomatoes 1kg

$4.61

Water 1.5L

$1.44

Wine Bottle

$12.30

Restaurants & Dining

Beer

$6.79

Coffee

$4.56

Inexpensive Meal

$17.80

Mid-Range Meal

$90.62

Soda (Restaurant)

$3.14

Water

$2.76

Housing & Accommodation

1 Bedroom Apartment (City Center)

$1,645.93

1 Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)

$1,359.28

3 Bedrooms Apartment (City Center)

$3,032.95

3 Bedrooms Apartment (Outside Center)

$2,287.04

Transportation

Gasoline 1L

$1.82

Monthly Pass

$82.85

One-way Ticket

$2.59

Taxi (per km)

$4.39

Taxi Start

$5.83

Taxi Waiting (1 hour)

$14.24

Utilities

Basic Utilities 85m²

$223.37

Internet

$40.98

Phone Plan

$18.03

Entertainment

Cinema

$12.95

Gym

$43.15

Tennis Court

$18.59

Clothing & Shoes

Dress

$69.69

Jeans

$78.97

Leather Shoes

$91.91

Sneakers

$105.72

Education

International School

$19,631.86

Preschool

$1,657.02

Other Expenses

Average Salary

$3,828.26

Total Monthly Cost

$3,800

Overview

Airbnb Rent

$2,809

Median rent based on analysis of 26 apartments in September

Minimum$1,637

Maximum$4,576

Groceries

$278

Food Outside

$556

Base Cost

$157

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