Cost of Living Comparison Between Bangor and Swansea 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Swansea are 16.1% higher than in Bangor (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Swansea are 27.3% higher than in Bangor | |
| Rent Prices in Swansea are 71.0% higher than in Bangor | |
| Restaurant Prices in Swansea are 23.2% higher than in Bangor | |
| Groceries Prices in Swansea are 16.4% higher than in Bangor | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Swansea is 17.1% lower than in Bangor | |
Restaurants | Bangor Edit |
Swansea Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 11.00 £ | 20.00 £ | +81.8 % |
| 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) | 3.00 £ | 3.31 £ | +10.3 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.20 £ | 1.42 £ | +18.4 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.25 £ | 0.77 £ | -38.7 % |
Markets | Bangor Edit |
Swansea Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 5.21 £ | 4.74 £ | -9.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 0.82 £ | 1.05 £ | +27.7 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.55 £ | 0.52 £ | -6.2 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.40 £ | 2.34 £ | -2.4 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.82 £ | 2.85 £ | -25.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.51 £ | 2.84 £ | -19.2 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 4.79 £ | 4.54 £ | -5.3 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.31 £ | 1.01 £ | +224.0 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.42 £ | 0.39 £ | -8.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.75 £ | 0.69 £ | -8.1 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 0.70 £ | 1.02 £ | +46.1 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.38 £ | 0.57 £ | +52.9 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.20 £ | 0.41 £ | +101.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.50 £ | 0.62 £ | +24.8 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.29 £ | 1.41 £ | +380.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.00 £ | 7.50 £ | +7.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.73 £ | 2.02 £ | +16.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.05 £ | 2.98 £ | +45.4 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 12.00 £ | 17.50 £ | +45.8 % |
Transportation | Bangor Edit |
Swansea Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.00 £ | 4.10 £ | +36.7 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 90.00 £ | 72.00 £ | -20.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.00 £ | 3.50 £ | +16.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.59 £ | 2.00 £ | +25.3 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 12.00 £ | 12.60 £ | +5.0 % |
| 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) | 25,810.00 £ | 34,500.00 £ | +33.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Bangor Edit |
Swansea Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 250.00 £ | 312.92 £ | +25.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 13.08 £ | 11.50 £ | -12.1 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 26.67 £ | 32.29 £ | +21.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | Bangor Edit |
Swansea Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 30.00 £ | 31.66 £ | +5.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 15.00 £ | 15.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 6.00 £ | 7.50 £ | +25.0 % |
Childcare | Bangor Edit |
Swansea Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 856.00 £ | 1,100.00 £ | +28.5 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 7,500.00 £ | ? | |
Clothing And Shoes | Bangor Edit |
Swansea Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 64.86 £ | 78.75 £ | +21.4 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 25.00 £ | 31.67 £ | +26.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 77.50 £ | 110.00 £ | +41.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 51.25 £ | 70.00 £ | +36.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Bangor Edit |
Swansea Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 450.00 £ | 862.50 £ | +91.7 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 375.00 £ | 733.33 £ | +95.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 950.00 £ | 1,500.00 £ | +57.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 800.00 £ | 1,300.00 £ | +62.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Bangor Edit |
Swansea Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | ? | ? | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | ? | ? | |
Salaries And Financing | Bangor Edit |
Swansea Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,770.50 £ | 1,869.11 £ | +5.6 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.50 | 5.90 | +7.3 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | March 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 4 | 23 |
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