Cost of Living in Cymru / Wales
Prices in Cymru / Wales (First-Level Administrative Unit in United Kingdom)
Top cities by number of contributors:
Cardiff - 53 contributors in the past 12 months
Swansea - 23 contributors
Newport - 15 contributors
Wrexham - 11 contributors
Aberystwyth - 5 contributors
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 16.91 £ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 57.55 £ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 7.37 £ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 4.56 £ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 4.53 £ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 3.42 £ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 1.76 £ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 1.21 £ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.42 £ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 1.17 £ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 0.75 £ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 3.00 £ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.05 £ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.10 £ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 4.38 £ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.88 £ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.46 £ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.76 £ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 1.13 £ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.58 £ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.54 £ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 0.88 £ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 1.45 £ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.85 £ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 2.13 £ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.55 £ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 15.46 £ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.96 £ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 61.98 £ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 3.77 £ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 2.49 £ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 25.71 £ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.44 £ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 27,475.67 £ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 31,789.29 £ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 254.64 £ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 15.16 £ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 30.97 £ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 32.36 £ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 9.08 £ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 8.71 £ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 1,113.00 £ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 19,666.67 £ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 54.72 £ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 35.50 £ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 68.63 £ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 64.52 £ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 851.38 £ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 687.50 £ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,202.17 £ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,043.00 £ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 277.78 £ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 230.19 £ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,198.72 £ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.81 |
Over the last 12 months, 562 data points were contributed by 262 people of this region.
Last update: 31 October 2025
Figures represent aggregated data from all cities within this administrative unit.
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