Cost of Living in Swansea
Summary of cost of living in Swansea, United Kingdom:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,574.7$ (2,650.9£), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,056.2$ (783.3£), excluding rent.
- Swansea is 37.4% less expensive than New York (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Swansea is, on average, 75.3% lower than in New York.
Restaurants |  Edit |
Range |
|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.23 $ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 67.42 $ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 10.11 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 6.07 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 6.78 $ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 4.97 $ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.06 $ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.16 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
|
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 7.27 $ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.69 $ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.80 $ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.65 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.73 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.31 $ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 5.91 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.32 $ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.56 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.02 $ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.58 $ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.94 $ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.08 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.08 $ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.90 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 10.79 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.73 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.02 $ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 22.25 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
|
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 4.05 $ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 97.09 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.05 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 4.34 $ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 33.71 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.23 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 38,142.00 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 47,707.84 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
|
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 312.51 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 16.01 $ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 45.66 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
|
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 35.40 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 16.18 $ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 10.11 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
|
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,483.34 $ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | ? | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
|
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 91.02 $ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 48.88 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 121.36 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 84.95 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
|
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,090.03 $ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 890.00 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,564.25 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,415.91 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
|
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 288.14 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 288.14 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
|
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,769.35 $ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.10 |
Prices in Swansea
This city had 276 entries in the past 12 months by 23 different contributors.
Last update: 29 June 2025
Last update: 29 June 2025
Sources and References
Moving to Swansea? Explore:
Distribution of Expenses Using Our Statistical Model:
Nearby Cities:| Cost of Living in Cardiff | 42.35 miles |
| Cost of Living in Brecon | 43.79 miles |
| Cost of Living in Newport | 51.13 miles |
| Cost of Living in Bristol | 80.84 miles |
| Cost of Living in Bath | 92.58 miles |
| Cost of Living in Gloucester | 99.02 miles |
| Cost of Living in Cheltenham | 108.05 miles |
| Cost of Living in Swindon | 109.11 miles |
| Cost of Living in Worcester | 118.81 miles |
| Cost of Living in Yeovil | 121.93 miles |
This Page in Other Languages:
 DeutschLebenshaltungskosten in Swansea
|
 PortuguêsCusto de Vida em Swansea
|
 ItalianoCosto della Vita a Swansea
|
 FrançaisCoût de la Vie à Swansea
|
 EspañolCosto de Vida en Swansea
|
I am Emon. This is really nice blog. We also have a nice blogging website Holidaytok.com If you like we would to exchange our post or we would like to post on your website.
Please check here: https://holidaytok.com/2021/07/13/swansea-city-to-go-wales/