Cost of Living in Swansea

Summary of cost of living in Swansea, United Kingdom:

  • The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 321,501.2₹ (2,624.5£), excluding rent (using our estimator).
  • The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 93,544.2₹ (763.6£), excluding rent.
  • Swansea is 22.5% less expensive than Los Angeles (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
  • Rent in Swansea is, on average, 64.7% lower than in Los Angeles.
Restaurants
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Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 1,960.01 ₹ 857.50-3,062.51
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 5,757.52 ₹ 4,532.52-8,575.04
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 980.00 ₹ 918.75-980.00
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 551.25 ₹ 490.00-673.75
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 615.57 ₹ 490.00-857.50
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 430.79 ₹ 367.50-612.50
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 193.55 ₹ 122.50-367.50
Bottled Water (12 oz) 113.31 ₹ 98.00-122.50
Markets
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Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 167.13 ₹ 98.00-245.00
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 175.03 ₹ 111.13-222.26
White Rice (1 lb) 83.90 ₹ 28.89-166.70
Eggs (12, Large Size) 300.37 ₹ 147.00-490.00
Local Cheese (1 lb) 305.61 ₹ 166.70-388.96
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 348.12 ₹ 222.26-555.65
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 555.65 ₹ 388.96-666.78
Apples (1 lb) 80.57 ₹ 55.01-166.70
Bananas (1 lb) 52.37 ₹ 39.45-166.70
Oranges (1 lb) 98.63 ₹ 55.01-166.70
Tomatoes (1 lb) 143.54 ₹ 54.45-166.70
Potatoes (1 lb) 78.49 ₹ 55.57-166.70
Onions (1 lb) 97.93 ₹ 55.01-166.70
Lettuce (1 Head) 119.13 ₹ 63.70-122.50
Bottled Water (50 oz) 321.56 ₹ 183.75-612.50
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 980.00 ₹ 857.50-2,205.01
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 232.75 ₹ 122.50-306.25
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 365.46 ₹ 122.50-428.75
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 2,174.38 ₹ 1,837.51-2,450.01
Transportation
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One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) 367.50 ₹ 294.00-612.50
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) 8,820.04 ₹ 4,532.52-9,800.04
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) 367.50 ₹ 343.00-490.00
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) 394.29 ₹ 394.29-612.50
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) 3,062.51 ₹
Gasoline (1 Liter) 170.15 ₹ 165.50-183.75
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) 3,539,652.11 ₹ 3,464,926.80-3,539,652.11
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) 3,751,169.65 ₹ 3,736,877.92-3,754,027.99
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 28,389.49 ₹ 14,700.06-42,875.18
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 1,487.51 ₹ 980.00-1,837.51
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 4,241.12 ₹ 3,062.51-5,512.52
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership 3,215.64 ₹ 2,450.01-6,125.03
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) 1,408.76 ₹ 735.00-1,837.51
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 918.75 ₹ 735.00-1,286.26
Childcare
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Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child 134,750.56 ₹
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child ?
Clothing And Shoes
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Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) 8,268.78 ₹ 3,675.02-18,375.08
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 4,440.64 ₹ 1,225.01-6,125.03
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 11,025.05 ₹ 3,675.02-15,312.56
Men's Leather Business Shoes 7,717.53 ₹ 4,900.02-10,412.54
Rent Per Month
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1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 101,124.17 ₹ 85,750.35-110,250.45
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 79,788.66 ₹ 55,125.23-98,000.40
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 139,650.58 ₹ 98,000.40-183,750.76
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 118,580.49 ₹ 79,625.33-183,750.76
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 30,840.45 ₹ 26,175.32-40,170.70
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 23,683.73 ₹ 18,700.56-26,175.32
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 291,817.05 ₹
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 5.80 5.11-8.00

Prices in Swansea

This city had 135 entries in the past 12 months by 10 different contributors.
Last update: 20 December 2025
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