United Kingdom vs United Kingdom · 59 km apart
United Kingdom
single / month
Cheaper overallUnited Kingdom
single / month
| Expense | Reading | London | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $10.81 | $13.26 | Reading |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $43.25 | $53.04 | Reading |
| Cappuccino | $3.24 | $3.98 | Reading |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $245 | $301 | Reading |
| Monthly public transport pass | $39.64 | $48.62 | Reading |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $105 | $128 | Reading |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $30.27 | $37.13 | Reading |
| Fitness club membership | $30.27 | $37.13 | Reading |
| Cinema ticket | $7.93 | $9.72 | Reading |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $742 | $958 | Reading |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $516 | $666 | Reading |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $1,549 | $1,999 | Reading |
| Total single-person budget | $1,237 | $1,550 | Reading |
| Average net salary | $3,286 | $4,030 |
Reading is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Reading runs about $1,237 versus $1,550 in London — a difference of roughly 25%.
Salary-adjusted, London leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Reading · Full cost of living in London