Cost of Living in Cardiff
Summary of cost of living in Cardiff, United Kingdom:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,589.9$ (2,653.7£), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,049.8$ (776.0£), excluding rent.
- Cardiff is 38.4% less expensive than New York (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Cardiff is, on average, 67.6% lower than in New York.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.29 $ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 87.93 $ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 10.82 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 6.76 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 6.09 $ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 4.71 $ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.52 $ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.74 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 7.35 $ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.55 $ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.38 $ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.54 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.62 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.99 $ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 4.29 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.28 $ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.74 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.49 $ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.57 $ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.79 $ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.68 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.16 $ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.69 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 9.47 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 3.21 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.55 $ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 19.62 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.11 $ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 78.46 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.06 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 4.35 $ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 20.29 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.28 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 38,263.93 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 55,129.95 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 287.21 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 20.07 $ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 43.46 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 38.72 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 8.39 $ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 7.77 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,972.83 $ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 33,143.58 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 70.35 $ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 36.07 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 73.05 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 66.29 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,313.34 $ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,120.89 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,522.00 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,657.18 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 251.36 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 276.49 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,943.80 $ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.00 |
Prices in Cardiff
This city had 269 entries in the past 12 months by 44 different contributors.
Last update: 22 May 2025
Last update: 22 May 2025
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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 Oxford | 108.46 miles |
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