Cost of Living in Swindon
Summary of cost of living in Swindon, United Kingdom:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $4,298.0 (£3,205.3), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $1,336.6 (£996.8), excluding rent.
- Swindon is 18.9% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Swindon is, on average, 52.5% 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) | £70.00 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | £7.00 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | £4.20 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | £3.49 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | £3.46 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | £2.00 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | £1.05 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | £1.29 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | £1.31 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | £0.63 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | £3.40 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | £2.61 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | £3.00 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | £5.97 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | £1.03 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | £0.62 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | £1.36 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | £1.41 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | £0.71 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | £0.56 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | £1.31 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | £1.31 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | £11.50 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | £2.83 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | £2.96 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | £17.75 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | £2.40 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | £69.00 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | £5.20 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | £2.00 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | £16.20 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | £1.46 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | £28,285.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | £30,575.00 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | £474.21 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | £12.00 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | £33.60 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | £28.00 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | £17.50 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | £12.99 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | £900.00 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | £4,055.00 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | £66.67 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | £33.33 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | £62.50 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | £65.00 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | £920.00 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | £836.43 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | £1,444.17 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | £1,316.67 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | £185.80 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | £215.21 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | £2,258.33 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.59 | |
Prices in Swindon
This city had 55 entries in the past 12 months by 11 different contributors.
Last update: 4 May 2026
Last update: 4 May 2026
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| Cost of Living in Cheltenham | 32.29 miles |
| Cost of Living in Gloucester | 34.81 miles |
| Cost of Living in Bath | 37.11 miles |
| Cost of Living in Bristol | 40.66 miles |
| Cost of Living in Reading | 41.55 miles |
| Cost of Living in Basingstoke | 45.18 miles |
| Cost of Living in Wokingham | 50.71 miles |
| Cost of Living in Winchester | 54.25 miles |
| Cost of Living in Worcester | 56.44 miles |
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1kg of chicken fillets is more around the £10mark.
Milk £1.80 4pts.
2 minutes taxi ride, £8.
3 bedroom rent £1500pm
2 bedroom rent £1300pm
House share 850pm...
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