Cost of Living Comparison Between Swansea and London 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in London are 18.2% higher than in Swansea (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in London are 54.6% higher than in Swansea | |
| Rent Prices in London are 151.0% higher than in Swansea | |
| Restaurant Prices in London are 20.6% higher than in Swansea | |
| Groceries Prices in London are 15.0% higher than in Swansea | |
| Local Purchasing Power in London is 14.3% higher than in Swansea | |
Restaurants | Swansea Edit |
London Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 £ | 20.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 50.00 £ | 80.00 £ | +60.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 7.75 £ | 8.00 £ | +3.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 4.00 £ | 6.50 £ | +62.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.00 £ | 5.50 £ | +10.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.31 £ | 3.58 £ | +8.1 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.42 £ | 1.96 £ | +38.7 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 0.77 £ | 1.60 £ | +108.6 % |
Markets | Swansea Edit |
London Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.74 £ | 4.95 £ | +4.4 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.05 £ | 1.42 £ | +35.2 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.52 £ | 0.90 £ | +73.5 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.34 £ | 3.29 £ | +40.3 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 2.85 £ | 3.48 £ | +22.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.84 £ | 3.45 £ | +21.6 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 4.54 £ | 5.75 £ | +26.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.01 £ | 1.11 £ | +9.9 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.39 £ | 0.58 £ | +49.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.69 £ | 1.18 £ | +70.3 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.02 £ | 1.37 £ | +34.2 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.57 £ | 0.57 £ | -0.8 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.41 £ | 0.54 £ | +31.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.62 £ | 0.92 £ | +48.1 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.41 £ | 1.25 £ | -11.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.50 £ | 9.25 £ | +23.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.02 £ | 2.05 £ | +1.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.98 £ | 2.41 £ | -19.3 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 17.50 £ | 15.00 £ | -14.3 % |
Transportation | Swansea Edit |
London Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 4.10 £ | 2.80 £ | -31.7 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 72.00 £ | 200.00 £ | +177.8 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.50 £ | 4.00 £ | +14.3 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.00 £ | 3.13 £ | +57.1 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 12.60 £ | 30.00 £ | +138.1 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.55 £ | 5.75 £ | +3.7 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,285.00 £ | 27,280.00 £ | -3.6 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 34,500.00 £ | 25,860.62 £ | -25.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Swansea Edit |
London Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 312.92 £ | 289.14 £ | -7.6 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 11.50 £ | 15.39 £ | +33.8 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 32.29 £ | 31.02 £ | -3.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Swansea Edit |
London Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 31.66 £ | 47.08 £ | +48.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 15.00 £ | 13.91 £ | -7.3 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 7.50 £ | 15.00 £ | +100.0 % |
Childcare | Swansea Edit |
London Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,100.00 £ | 1,840.34 £ | +67.3 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | ? | 20,054.76 £ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Swansea Edit |
London Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 78.75 £ | 82.24 £ | +4.4 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 31.67 £ | 39.97 £ | +26.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 110.00 £ | 88.24 £ | -19.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 70.00 £ | 94.03 £ | +34.3 % |
Rent Per Month | Swansea Edit |
London Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 862.50 £ | 2,221.15 £ | +157.5 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 733.33 £ | 1,618.52 £ | +120.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,500.00 £ | 4,322.37 £ | +188.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,300.00 £ | 2,871.05 £ | +120.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Swansea Edit |
London Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | ? | 1,311.20 £ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | ? | 716.48 £ | |
Salaries And Financing | Swansea Edit |
London Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,869.11 £ | 3,304.89 £ | +76.8 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.90 | 5.57 | -5.5 % |
| Last update: | March 2024 | April 2024 | |
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| 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 |
Cities near London: | Cost of Living in Westminster | 2.09 miles |
| Cost of Living in Southwark | 3.41 miles |
| Cost of Living in Ealing | 10.41 miles |
| Cost of Living in Croydon | 11.15 miles |
| Cost of Living in Kingston upon Thames | 11.19 miles |
| Cost of Living in Barnet | 16.17 miles |
| Cost of Living in Watford | 20.33 miles |
| Cost of Living in Slough | 22.72 miles |
| Cost of Living in Harlow | 24.88 miles |
| Cost of Living in Welwyn Garden City | 25.71 miles |