Cost of Living in Cardiff
Summary of cost of living in Cardiff, United Kingdom:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $3,653.7 (£2,721.1), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $1,058.7 (£788.5), excluding rent.
- Cardiff is 27.5% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Cardiff is, on average, 52.6% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | £15.00 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | £62.00 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | £8.00 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | £5.50 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | £4.50 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | £3.46 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | £2.31 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | £1.49 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | £1.42 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | £1.08 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | £0.75 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | £2.82 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | £3.28 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | £3.04 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | £4.83 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | £0.94 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | £0.52 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | £1.04 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | £1.11 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | £0.67 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | £0.52 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | £0.81 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | £1.15 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | £8.32 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | £2.32 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | £2.45 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | £16.68 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | £2.45 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | £60.00 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | £3.50 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | £2.06 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | £27.00 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | £1.44 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | £28,895.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | £30,627.50 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | £233.35 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | £19.49 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | £33.50 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | £24.50 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | £8.72 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | £7.88 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | £1,511.11 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | £24,500.00 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | £71.87 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | £36.40 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | £85.79 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | £74.06 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | £880.11 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | £827.67 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | £1,644.44 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | £1,141.60 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | £376.87 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | £242.40 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | £2,445.27 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.11 | |
Prices in Cardiff
This city had 376 entries in the past 12 months by 26 different contributors.
Last update: 20 May 2026
Last update: 20 May 2026
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Distribution of Expenses Using Our Statistical Model:
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| 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 Tiverton, England | 98.19 miles |
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