{"id":8197,"date":"2023-06-14T12:56:50","date_gmt":"2023-06-14T07:26:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.devbeta.in\/sushant\/?p=8197"},"modified":"2026-03-11T15:36:49","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T10:06:49","slug":"cost-of-living-in-reading","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/student-finances\/cost-of-living-in-reading\/","title":{"rendered":"Cost of Living in Reading for Students"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/student-finances\/cost-of-living-in-reading\/#Is_Reading_affordable_to_live_in\" >Is Reading affordable to live in?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/student-finances\/cost-of-living-in-reading\/#Is_Reading_a_safe_city_for_Students\" >Is Reading a safe city for Students?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/student-finances\/cost-of-living-in-reading\/#Costs_of_Tuition_Fees\" >Costs of Tuition Fees<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/student-finances\/cost-of-living-in-reading\/#Student_Accommodation_Costs\" >Student Accommodation Costs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/student-finances\/cost-of-living-in-reading\/#Student_Housing\" >Student Housing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/student-finances\/cost-of-living-in-reading\/#Private_Apartment\" >Private Apartment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/student-finances\/cost-of-living-in-reading\/#University_Halls\" >University Halls<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/student-finances\/cost-of-living-in-reading\/#Food\" >Food<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/student-finances\/cost-of-living-in-reading\/#Utility_Bills\" >Utility Bills<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/student-finances\/cost-of-living-in-reading\/#Transportation\" >Transportation<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/student-finances\/cost-of-living-in-reading\/#Tips_on_how_to_save_money_and_live_on_a_budget\" >Tips on how to save money and live on a budget:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/student-finances\/cost-of-living-in-reading\/#Free_Things_For_Student_To_Do_In_Reading\" >Free Things For Student To Do In Reading<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Reading is a large town and borough in Berkshire, England.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reading is a bustling town with renowned universities, opportunities, and vibrant culture.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/united-kingdom\/reading\/u\/university-of-reading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>University of Reading<\/strong><\/a> alone is home to over 5,000 international students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Reading_affordable_to_live_in\"><\/span><strong>Is Reading affordable to live in?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Reading Chronicle, Reading is of the top 3 affordable places with a low cost of living in the UK. The cost of living in Reading for a single person is <strong>\u00a31,020<\/strong> per month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more personalized information, use our&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/cost-of-living-calculator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cost of living calculator<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;to estimate your desired area\u2019s average cost of living.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Reading_a_safe_city_for_Students\"><\/span><strong>Is Reading a safe city for Students?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Office for National Statistics, it is successfully known as UK&#8217;s safest city to live and stay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before we list the details of the cost of living in Reading, let&#8217;s summarize its cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Expenses<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Cost (Average)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Average Tuition Fees<\/td><td>\u00a322,350 to \u00a330,000 \/ Year<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Accommodation<\/td><td>\u00a3475 &#8211; \u00a31,100 \/ Month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Transportation<\/td><td>\u00a3100 \/ Month<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Costs_of_Tuition_Fees\"><\/span><strong>Costs of Tuition Fees<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tuition fees will not be part of the cost of living in Reading. The fee will depend upon your selection of your course and university. The table is only providing an average fee for students.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Undergraduate Tuition Fee<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Post-Graduate Tuition Fee<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u00a322,350 to \u00a330,000 \/ Year<\/td><td>\u00a323,000 to \u00a335,000 \/ Year<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Student_Accommodation_Costs\"><\/span><strong>Student Accommodation Costs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are three types of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/united-kingdom\/city\/reading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>student accommodation in Reading<\/strong><\/a>. They are on-campus, off-campus housing. Each type of housing varies in price, facilities, and offers. These are the three types of student accommodations in Reading:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Student_Housing\"><\/span><strong>Student Housing<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This type of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>student housing<\/strong><\/a> is built for students and tailored to meet their needs. It offers amenities, study areas, spacious rooms, a bathroom, a kitchen etc. You can choose from a wide range of rooms as per your needs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most of the accommodations are at a distance of under 3 miles. While the ones outside of the city center are upto 20 miles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Student Housing<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Price<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ensuite\/ Studio<\/td><td>\u00a3475 &#8211;&nbsp; \u00a3565 \/ Month<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Private_Apartment\"><\/span><strong>Private Apartment<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Private apartments vary in price, type, facilities, etc. Students can rent an apartment alone or with a friend. It also comes inclusive of utility bills. It is located off-campus, but close by.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Apartment<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Price<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Private<\/td><td>\u00a3895 &#8211; \u00a31,100 \/ Month<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"University_Halls\"><\/span><strong>University Halls<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>University Hall is within the premises of the universities. They offer a wide range of rooms for students studying at the university.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>University Halls<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Price<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ensuite\/ Studio<\/td><td>\u00a3400 &#8211; \u00a3800 \/ Month<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>[Read Also: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/accommodation\/top-5-student-accommodations-in-reading\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Top 5 Student Accommodations in Reading<\/a>]<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Food\"><\/span><strong>Food<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While meal prices can differ in Reading, eating outside is always expensive. If you buy groceries, on average, it will cost you \u00a3200 per month. While eating outside even for a day will cost you a lot, even eating in an inexpensive place will cost \u00a322.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Utility_Bills\"><\/span><strong>Utility Bills<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The utility bills for student housing will be in your rent. University Halls are also starting to provide this facility, but please re-check on the same. Some are not providing this facility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Transportation\"><\/span><strong>Transportation<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Buses are the best mode of transport to get around the city. While trains are useful to get out of Reading. Boost tickets give you \u00a32.25 for a single trip and \u00a370.00 for monthly pass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_on_how_to_save_money_and_live_on_a_budget\"><\/span><strong>Tips on how to save money and live on a budget:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use student discount cards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cook meals at home<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use public transport<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find an affordable accommodation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Free_Things_For_Student_To_Do_In_Reading\"><\/span><strong>Free Things For Student To Do In Reading<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Thames Canoe Hire<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Charvil Meadows<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Herb Farm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kennet Horse Boat Company<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>View Island<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>GolfPlex Adventure Golf<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Highclere Castle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kings Meadow and The Coal Woodland<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reading Museum<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Reading is a large town and borough in Berkshire, England. 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