Cost of Living Comparison Between London and Cardiff 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Cardiff are 21.6% lower than in London (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Cardiff are 37.5% lower than in London | |
| Rent Prices in Cardiff are 57.4% lower than in London | |
| Restaurant Prices in Cardiff are 22.9% lower than in London | |
| Groceries Prices in Cardiff are 7.3% lower than in London | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Cardiff is 5.3% higher than in London | |
Restaurants | London Edit |
Cardiff Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 £ | 15.00 £ | -25.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 80.00 £ | 60.00 £ | -25.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 8.00 £ | 7.00 £ | -12.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 6.50 £ | 4.50 £ | -30.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.75 £ | 4.50 £ | -21.7 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.59 £ | 3.27 £ | -9.0 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.02 £ | 1.82 £ | -10.2 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.65 £ | 1.44 £ | -12.4 % |
Markets | London Edit |
Cardiff Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.95 £ | 4.69 £ | -5.2 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.40 £ | 1.04 £ | -25.6 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.91 £ | 0.93 £ | +2.0 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.17 £ | 3.93 £ | +24.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.41 £ | 3.49 £ | +2.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.39 £ | 2.67 £ | -21.4 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 5.52 £ | 4.31 £ | -21.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.17 £ | 1.18 £ | +1.4 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.59 £ | 0.54 £ | -8.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.17 £ | 1.36 £ | +15.4 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.39 £ | 1.57 £ | +12.4 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.57 £ | 0.52 £ | -8.7 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.53 £ | 0.38 £ | -27.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.97 £ | 0.84 £ | -13.8 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.28 £ | 0.99 £ | -22.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 9.50 £ | 7.00 £ | -26.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.09 £ | 2.22 £ | +6.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.44 £ | 2.81 £ | +15.5 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 15.00 £ | 13.50 £ | -10.0 % |
Transportation | London Edit |
Cardiff Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.80 £ | 2.20 £ | -21.4 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 200.00 £ | 55.00 £ | -72.5 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.50 £ | 3.00 £ | -33.3 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.13 £ | 1.90 £ | -39.4 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 £ | 15.00 £ | -50.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.71 £ | 5.85 £ | +2.5 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 27,280.00 £ | 28,285.00 £ | +3.7 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,860.62 £ | 28,666.67 £ | +10.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | London Edit |
Cardiff Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 293.80 £ | 231.90 £ | -21.1 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 15.03 £ | 11.11 £ | -26.1 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 31.02 £ | 27.78 £ | -10.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | London Edit |
Cardiff Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 46.74 £ | 27.80 £ | -40.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 14.35 £ | 6.17 £ | -57.0 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 15.00 £ | 7.00 £ | -53.4 % |
Childcare | London Edit |
Cardiff Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,840.34 £ | 1,250.00 £ | -32.1 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 20,054.76 £ | 24,000.00 £ | +19.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | London Edit |
Cardiff Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 81.72 £ | 67.50 £ | -17.4 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 39.37 £ | 32.86 £ | -16.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 89.05 £ | 58.12 £ | -34.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 97.78 £ | 62.50 £ | -36.1 % |
Rent Per Month | London Edit |
Cardiff Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,138.54 £ | 1,031.25 £ | -51.8 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,607.38 £ | 821.43 £ | -48.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 4,422.97 £ | 1,675.00 £ | -62.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,858.97 £ | 1,166.67 £ | -59.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | London Edit |
Cardiff Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,311.20 £ | 185.80 £ | -85.8 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 739.22 £ | 204.38 £ | -72.4 % |
Salaries And Financing | London Edit |
Cardiff Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,450.92 £ | 2,268.52 £ | -34.3 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.55 | 6.00 | +8.1 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
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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 |
Cities near Cardiff: | Cost of Living in Newport | 14.67 miles |
| Cost of Living in Swansea | 41.21 miles |
| Cost of Living in Bristol | 44.37 miles |
| Cost of Living in Bath | 56.13 miles |
| Cost of Living in Gloucester | 62.55 miles |
| Cost of Living in Cheltenham | 70.46 miles |
| Cost of Living in Swindon | 72.65 miles |
| Cost of Living in Worcester | 82.35 miles |
| Cost of Living in Yeovil | 85.48 miles |
| Cost of Living in Oxford | 108.46 miles |