Cost of living
South Wales compared to England
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Overview comparison
South WalesEngland
Consumer prices in England are roughly 50% higher than in South Wales.
Cost of living
| Item | South Wales | England |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,092 | 2,161 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,421 | 6,663 |
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| Without rent one person | 805 | 1,012 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,965 | 3,322 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,153.3 | 1,452.05 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,640.76 | 3,016.98 |
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| Food person | 563 | 501 |
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| Food family | 1,422 | 1,368 |
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| Transport person | 70.43 | 174.97 |
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| Transport family | 175.15 | 558.31 |
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| Life expectancy | 74.77 years | 84.23 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | South Wales | England |
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| Lunch Menu | 11.35 | 20.38 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 75.59 | 74.62 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.5 | 9.27 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.96 | 7.73 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.33 | 4.27 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.52 | 2.44 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | South Wales | England |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,322.89 | 1,168.37 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,025.43 | 1,409.51 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,521.93 | 3,092.78 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,120.89 | 2,587.3 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 191.41 | 176.75 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 273.35 | 297.3 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 45.79 | 35.59 |
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Transportation
| Item | South Wales | England |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.75 | 6.86 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,643 | 7,364 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,622 | 6,682 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.86 | 2.9 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 66.79% | 108.24% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 21.16 | 16.53 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.06 | 1.88 |
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Groceries
| Item | South Wales | England |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.7 | 1.44 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.68 | 1.38 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.09 | 3.53 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.49 | 10.73 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.85 | 9.84 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.48 | 14.96 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.75 | 1.75 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.24 | 1.06 |
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Other
| Item | South Wales | England |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 36.1 | 54.89 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 17.44 | 14.68 |
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| Doctors visit | 110 | 106.92 |
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| Haircut, simple | 10.27 | 13.18 |
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| Brand Jeans | 59.69 | 96.15 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 75.04 | 117.13 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,636.99 | 1,866.57 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 6,622 | 21,454 |
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