Cost of Living in Cymru / Wales
Prices in Cymru / Wales (First-Level Administrative Unit in United Kingdom)
Top cities by number of contributors:
Cardiff - 27 contributors in the past 12 months
Swansea - 11 contributors
Newport - 10 contributors
Wrexham - 7 contributors
Merthyr Tydfil - 3 contributors
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | £16.41 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | £55.73 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | £7.55 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | £4.73 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | £4.50 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | £3.48 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | £1.96 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | £1.36 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | £1.38 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | £1.12 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | £0.71 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | £2.92 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | £3.01 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | £3.05 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | £4.74 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | £0.87 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | £0.47 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | £0.82 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | £1.07 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | £0.59 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | £0.54 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | £0.90 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | £1.40 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | £7.87 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | £2.03 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | £2.56 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | £16.32 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | £2.90 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | £61.82 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | £3.58 | |
| 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) | £28,702.37 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | £30,600.45 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | £251.17 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | £14.51 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | £31.32 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | £31.29 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | £10.03 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | £8.58 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | £1,092.22 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | £19,666.67 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | £58.23 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | £33.96 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | £76.56 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | £67.38 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | £812.76 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | £678.89 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | £1,183.62 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | £1,006.65 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | £295.96 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | £220.20 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | £2,322.44 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.41 | |
Over the last 12 months, 577 data points were contributed by 237 people of this region.
Last update: 20 May 2026
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