Cost of living
Ontario (United States) compared to Reading
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Overview comparison
Ontario (United States)Reading
Consumer prices in Ontario (United States) are roughly 6% higher than in Reading.
Cost of living
| Item | Ontario (United States) | Reading |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,001 | 2,713 |
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| Total with rent family | 5,026 | 4,951 |
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| Without rent one person | 920 | 870 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,283 | 2,590 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,577.81 | 1,618.54 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 3,037.17 | 2,872.09 |
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| Food person | 746 | 679 |
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| Food family | 1,480 | 1,333 |
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| Transport person | 100.37 | 90.57 |
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| Transport family | 254.84 | 317.5 |
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| Life expectancy | 61.54 years | 72.06 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Ontario (United States) | Reading |
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| Lunch Menu | 20.49 | 21.14 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 87.74 | 65.5 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 12.48 | 9.59 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.84 | 5.77 |
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| Cappuccino | 5.89 | 5.29 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.51 | 2.98 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Ontario (United States) | Reading |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,477.92 | 1,752.84 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,484.61 | 1,073.59 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,589.34 | 2,815.34 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,298.79 | 2,653.36 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 99.8 | 112.13 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 162.81 | 196.94 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 53.24 | 78.48 |
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Transportation
| Item | Ontario (United States) | Reading |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.59 | 5.65 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,015 | 5,218 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,287 | 3,470 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.15 | 2.14 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 61.08% | 83.31% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 20.9 | 18.48 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.91 | 0.82 |
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Groceries
| Item | Ontario (United States) | Reading |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.04 | 1.1 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 4.08 | 3.31 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.22 | 3.68 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.28 | 14.59 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.95 | 11.91 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 17.15 | 16.14 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.48 | 1.69 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.58 | 1.15 |
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Other
| Item | Ontario (United States) | Reading |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 52.81 | 47.75 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 14.07 | 12.76 |
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| Doctors visit | 138.28 | 112.81 |
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| Haircut, simple | 21.26 | 20.54 |
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| Brand Jeans | 55.6 | 47.46 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 90.13 | 94.99 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,554.04 | 1,175.66 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 22,242 | 17,546 |
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