Cost of Living Comparison Between Durham and Swansea 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Swansea are 6.4% higher than in Durham (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Swansea are 1.7% lower than in Durham | |
| Rent Prices in Swansea are 18.0% lower than in Durham | |
| Restaurant Prices in Swansea are 12.0% higher than in Durham | |
| Groceries Prices in Swansea are 2.5% lower than in Durham | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Swansea is 44.3% higher than in Durham | |
Restaurants | Durham Edit |
Swansea Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 13.50 £ | 20.00 £ | +48.1 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 60.00 £ | 50.00 £ | -16.7 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 7.00 £ | 7.75 £ | +10.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 4.00 £ | 4.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.00 £ | 5.00 £ | +25.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.39 £ | 3.31 £ | -2.4 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.05 £ | 1.42 £ | -30.9 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.41 £ | 0.77 £ | -45.5 % |
Markets | Durham Edit |
Swansea Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 5.09 £ | 4.74 £ | -6.9 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.06 £ | 1.05 £ | -1.3 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.71 £ | 0.52 £ | -26.5 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.92 £ | 2.34 £ | -19.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.06 £ | 2.85 £ | -6.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.83 £ | 2.84 £ | +0.3 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 4.23 £ | 4.54 £ | +7.3 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.06 £ | 1.01 £ | -4.6 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.69 £ | 0.39 £ | -43.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.16 £ | 0.69 £ | -40.1 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.36 £ | 1.02 £ | -25.2 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.39 £ | 0.57 £ | +45.6 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.40 £ | 0.41 £ | +3.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.75 £ | 0.62 £ | -16.8 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.27 £ | 1.41 £ | +10.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.00 £ | 7.50 £ | -6.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.83 £ | 2.02 £ | +10.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.04 £ | 2.98 £ | +46.4 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 14.91 £ | 17.50 £ | +17.3 % |
Transportation | Durham Edit |
Swansea Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 5.00 £ | 4.10 £ | -18.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 65.00 £ | 72.00 £ | +10.8 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 2.50 £ | 3.50 £ | +40.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.75 £ | 2.00 £ | +13.8 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 14.40 £ | 12.60 £ | -12.5 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.69 £ | 5.55 £ | -2.5 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,285.00 £ | 28,285.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 26,000.00 £ | 34,500.00 £ | +32.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Durham Edit |
Swansea Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 260.23 £ | 312.92 £ | +20.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 13.08 £ | 11.50 £ | -12.1 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 28.73 £ | 32.29 £ | +12.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | Durham Edit |
Swansea Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 38.57 £ | 31.66 £ | -17.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 0.00 £ | 15.00 £ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 8.00 £ | 7.50 £ | -6.2 % |
Childcare | Durham Edit |
Swansea Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 850.00 £ | 1,100.00 £ | +29.4 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 7,500.00 £ | ? | |
Clothing And Shoes | Durham Edit |
Swansea Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 48.88 £ | 78.75 £ | +61.1 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 25.00 £ | 31.67 £ | +26.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 82.00 £ | 110.00 £ | +34.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 51.25 £ | 70.00 £ | +36.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Durham Edit |
Swansea Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,225.00 £ | 862.50 £ | -29.6 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 362.50 £ | 733.33 £ | +102.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,825.00 £ | 1,500.00 £ | -46.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 950.00 £ | 1,300.00 £ | +36.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Durham Edit |
Swansea Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 288.93 £ | ? | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | ? | ? | |
Salaries And Financing | Durham Edit |
Swansea Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,316.66 £ | 1,869.11 £ | +42.0 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.83 | 5.90 | +1.1 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | March 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 18 | 23 |
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Cities near Durham: | Cost of Living in Sunderland | 12.68 miles |
| Cost of Living in Newcastle upon Tyne | 18.02 miles |
| Cost of Living in Shotton | 20.86 miles |
| Cost of Living in Darlington | 22.14 miles |
| Cost of Living in Stockton-on-Tees | 24.23 miles |
| Cost of Living in Middlesbrough | 30.20 miles |
| Cost of Living in Kilburn, North Yorkshire | 57.98 miles |
| Cost of Living in Newham | 63.23 miles |
| Cost of Living in Harrogate | 65.64 miles |
| Cost of Living in Carlisle | 70.11 miles |
Cities near Swansea: | Cost of Living in Cardiff | 42.35 miles |
| Cost of Living in Brecon | 43.79 miles |
| Cost of Living in Newport | 51.13 miles |
| Cost of Living in Bristol | 80.84 miles |
| Cost of Living in Bath | 92.58 miles |
| Cost of Living in Gloucester | 99.02 miles |
| Cost of Living in Cheltenham | 108.05 miles |
| Cost of Living in Swindon | 109.11 miles |
| Cost of Living in Worcester | 118.81 miles |
| Cost of Living in Yeovil | 121.93 miles |