Cost of living
South Wales compared to Kent (United Kingdom)
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Overview comparison
South WalesKent (United Kingdom)
Consumer prices in South Wales are roughly 68% higher than in Kent (United Kingdom).
Cost of living
| Item | South Wales | Kent (United Kingdom) |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,092 | 581 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,421 | 1,428 |
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| Without rent one person | 805 | 354 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,965 | 1,106 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,153.3 | 272.74 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,640.76 | 436.91 |
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| Food person | 563 | 247 |
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| Food family | 1,422 | 630 |
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| Transport person | 70.43 | 43.29 |
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| Transport family | 175.15 | 101.21 |
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| Life expectancy | 74.77 years | 66.23 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | South Wales | Kent (United Kingdom) |
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| Lunch Menu | 11.35 | 4.58 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 75.59 | 21.6 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.5 | 6.06 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.96 | 1.28 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.33 | 1.71 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.52 | 0.77 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | South Wales | Kent (United Kingdom) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,322.89 | 189.85 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,025.43 | 170.71 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,521.93 | 443.66 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,120.89 | 218.57 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 191.41 | 45 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 273.35 | 94.42 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 45.79 | 19.14 |
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Transportation
| Item | South Wales | Kent (United Kingdom) |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.75 | 11.91 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,643 | 998 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,622 | 674 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.86 | 0.73 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 66.79% | 36.69% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 21.16 | 15.45 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.06 | 0.83 |
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Groceries
| Item | South Wales | Kent (United Kingdom) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.7 | 1.2 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.68 | 1.13 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.09 | 2.41 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.49 | 3.63 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.85 | 2.6 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.48 | 7.5 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.75 | 1.27 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.24 | 0.56 |
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Other
| Item | South Wales | Kent (United Kingdom) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 36.1 | 17.06 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 17.44 | 3.83 |
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| Doctors visit | 110 | 25.62 |
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| Haircut, simple | 10.27 | 4.11 |
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| Brand Jeans | 59.69 | 52.04 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 75.04 | 72.77 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,636.99 | 154.14 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 6,622 | 2,782 |
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