Cost of living
South Wales compared to South Glamorgan
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Overview comparison
South WalesSouth Glamorgan
Consumer prices in South Wales are roughly 1% higher than in South Glamorgan.
Cost of living
| Item | South Wales | South Glamorgan |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,092 | 1,588 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,421 | 4,592 |
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| Without rent one person | 805 | 689 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,965 | 2,145 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,153.3 | 1,162.65 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,640.76 | 1,440.9 |
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| Food person | 563 | 505 |
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| Food family | 1,422 | 1,226 |
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| Transport person | 70.43 | 79.74 |
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| Transport family | 175.15 | 209.72 |
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| Life expectancy | 74.77 years | 68.84 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | South Wales | South Glamorgan |
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| Lunch Menu | 11.35 | 12.16 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 75.59 | 88.53 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.5 | 9.15 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.96 | 4.62 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.33 | 4.55 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.52 | 2.58 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | South Wales | South Glamorgan |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,322.89 | 1,611.65 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,025.43 | 1,102.76 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,521.93 | 1,813.54 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,120.89 | 1,109.27 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 191.41 | 219.59 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 273.35 | 255.16 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 45.79 | 43.04 |
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Transportation
| Item | South Wales | South Glamorgan |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.75 | 7.01 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,643 | 3,896 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,622 | 2,983 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.86 | 3.67 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 66.79% | 70.79% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 21.16 | 20.82 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.06 | 2.18 |
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Groceries
| Item | South Wales | South Glamorgan |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.7 | 2.11 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.68 | 1.65 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.09 | 4.92 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.49 | 7.1 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.85 | 6.92 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.48 | 11.72 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.75 | 1.98 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.24 | 1.03 |
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Other
| Item | South Wales | South Glamorgan |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 36.1 | 36.78 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 17.44 | 16.38 |
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| Doctors visit | 110 | 121.87 |
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| Haircut, simple | 10.27 | 14.93 |
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| Brand Jeans | 59.69 | 49.92 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 75.04 | 72.69 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,636.99 | 1,829.43 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 6,622 | 5,252 |
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