Have you ever wondered how much it actually costs to live in your town?
We all know that living independently means taking responsibility for the costs of everyday living, but what exactly are those costs?
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From buying a pint of milk to filling up your car with petrol, data from Numbeo reveals what the cost of living is in Bracknell Forest.
We have taken a look at how expensive it is to live in Bracknell, based on the numbers.
Eating out
Dining out is all fun and games until the bill arrives, but does the cost of a meal prevent you from eating out?
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Well according to the data, a beer in Bracknell costs £5 on average and a meal at an 'inexpensive' restaurant costs between £10 and £13.50.
A meal for two people will set you back just over £60 for three courses.
Supermarket
In Bracknell Forest, it costs 0.88p for a pint of milk but the price ranges from 50p to £1.25 (depending on brands you buy)
A beef joint will cost on average £4.50 according to Numbeo.
Public transport
The data reveals that a local journey in the town will cost you £2.90 and a monthly pass will cost around £50.
Petrol is between £1.10 and £1.60 per 1 litre.
If you're wanting a taxi, fares in Bracknell start from £3 but don't keep the driver waiting as it will cost £10.
Childcare
Families will have to factor in costs for childcare and apparently on average it costs £1,350.00.
Sports And Leisure
Fancy swimming some laps or playing tennis, or hitting the weights? Then an average sports centre membership will cost between £35 and £50 in Bracknell.
To watch a film on the big screen, it will set you back £10
According to the data, the average monthly salary for a resident in Bracknell Forest is between £2,433.33.
Rent
To live outside of the town centre, it will cost between £800 and £1,000 in rent for a one bedroom apartment.
For a three bedroom house to rent outside of the town centre it will set you back £1,600 in rent.
The data is correct as of September 2020 and is based off of contributions from people.
So far, the cost of living in Bracknell Forest is based off of 144 contributions from people living in the area from the last 12 months.
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