Cost of Living in Swansea

Summary of cost of living in Swansea, United Kingdom:

  • The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 4,815,141.3₦ (2,606.1£), excluding rent (using our estimator).
  • The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,401,966.5₦ (758.8£), excluding rent.
  • Swansea is 21.7% less expensive than Los Angeles (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
  • Rent in Swansea is, on average, 68.4% lower than in Los Angeles.
Restaurants
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Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 29,562.23 ₦ 12,933.48-46,190.98
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 81,296.13 ₦ 68,362.65-129,334.75
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 14,781.11 ₦ 13,857.29-14,781.11
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 8,314.38 ₦ 7,390.56-10,162.02
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 9,284.39 ₦ 7,390.56-12,933.48
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 6,688.45 ₦ 5,542.92-9,238.20
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 3,187.18 ₦ 2,217.17-5,542.92
Bottled Water (12 oz) 1,709.07 ₦ 1,478.11-1,847.64
Markets
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Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 2,232.56 ₦ 1,478.11-3,695.28
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 2,698.60 ₦ 1,571.39-3,352.30
White Rice (1 lb) 1,265.49 ₦ 435.80-2,514.23
Eggs (12, Large Size) 4,530.41 ₦ 2,217.17-7,390.56
Local Cheese (1 lb) 4,609.42 ₦ 2,514.23-5,866.53
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 5,250.55 ₦ 3,352.30-8,380.76
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 8,380.76 ₦ 5,866.53-10,056.91
Apples (1 lb) 1,215.21 ₦ 829.70-2,514.23
Bananas (1 lb) 789.89 ₦ 595.03-2,514.23
Oranges (1 lb) 1,487.59 ₦ 829.70-2,514.23
Tomatoes (1 lb) 2,165.03 ₦ 821.31-2,514.23
Potatoes (1 lb) 1,183.78 ₦ 838.08-2,514.23
Onions (1 lb) 1,477.11 ₦ 829.70-2,514.23
Lettuce (1 Head) 1,796.83 ₦ 960.77-1,847.64
Bottled Water (50 oz) 4,850.05 ₦ 2,771.46-9,238.20
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 14,781.11 ₦ 12,933.48-33,257.51
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 3,510.51 ₦ 1,847.64-4,619.10
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 5,512.12 ₦ 1,847.64-6,466.74
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 32,795.60 ₦ 27,714.59-36,952.79
Transportation
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One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) 5,542.92 ₦ 4,434.33-9,238.20
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) 133,030.03 ₦ 68,362.65-147,811.14
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) 5,542.92 ₦ 5,173.39-7,390.56
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) 5,946.98 ₦ 5,946.98-9,238.20
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) 46,190.98 ₦
Gasoline (1 Liter) 2,547.63 ₦ 2,496.16-2,716.03
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) 53,387,537.59 ₦ 52,260,477.61-53,387,537.59
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) 56,534,683.19 ₦ 56,362,236.86-56,620,906.36
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 428,190.41 ₦ 221,716.72-646,673.76
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 21,555.79 ₦ 14,781.11-27,714.59
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 62,547.87 ₦ 46,190.98-83,143.77
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership 48,500.53 ₦ 36,952.79-92,381.97
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) 21,247.85 ₦ 11,085.84-27,714.59
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 13,857.29 ₦ 11,085.84-19,400.21
Childcare
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Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child 2,032,403.23 ₦
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child ?
Clothing And Shoes
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Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) 124,715.65 ₦ 55,429.18-277,145.90
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 66,976.92 ₦ 18,476.39-92,381.97
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 166,287.54 ₦ 55,429.18-230,954.91
Men's Leather Business Shoes 116,401.28 ₦ 73,905.57-157,049.34
Rent Per Month
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1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 1,442,267.24 ₦ 1,293,347.51-1,847,639.30
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 1,112,278.86 ₦ 831,437.69-1,478,111.44
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 1,773,733.73 ₦ 1,478,111.44-2,771,458.95
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 1,788,514.84 ₦ 1,200,965.55-2,771,458.95
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 465,157.44 ₦ 394,794.72-605,882.88
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 357,214.84 ₦ 282,055.08-394,794.72
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 4,269,979.55 ₦
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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