Cost of living
South Wales compared to West Yorkshire
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Overview comparison
South WalesWest Yorkshire
Consumer prices in West Yorkshire are roughly 31% higher than in South Wales.
Cost of living
| Item | South Wales | West Yorkshire |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,092 | 1,603 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,421 | 4,743 |
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| Without rent one person | 805 | 730 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,965 | 2,798 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,153.3 | 1,280.42 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,640.76 | 2,301.65 |
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| Food person | 563 | 503 |
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| Food family | 1,422 | 1,185 |
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| Transport person | 70.43 | 226.76 |
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| Transport family | 175.15 | 538.6 |
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| Life expectancy | 74.77 years | 83.99 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | South Wales | West Yorkshire |
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| Lunch Menu | 11.35 | 19.84 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 75.59 | 64.34 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.5 | 8.83 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.96 | 5.25 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.33 | 4.68 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.52 | 1.78 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | South Wales | West Yorkshire |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,322.89 | 1,276.06 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,025.43 | 676.35 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,521.93 | 2,669.34 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,120.89 | 1,306.38 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 191.41 | 199.22 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 273.35 | 230.14 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 45.79 | 50.04 |
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Transportation
| Item | South Wales | West Yorkshire |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.75 | 5.19 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,643 | 6,221 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,622 | 2,902 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.86 | 2.16 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 66.79% | 106.29% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 21.16 | 19.46 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.06 | 2.19 |
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Groceries
| Item | South Wales | West Yorkshire |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.7 | 1.55 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.68 | 2.09 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.09 | 4.19 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.49 | 11.81 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.85 | 8.99 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.48 | 15.07 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.75 | 1.55 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.24 | 1.15 |
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Other
| Item | South Wales | West Yorkshire |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 36.1 | 41.42 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 17.44 | 13.49 |
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| Doctors visit | 110 | 130.17 |
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| Haircut, simple | 10.27 | 15.69 |
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| Brand Jeans | 59.69 | 67.33 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 75.04 | 106.95 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,636.99 | 1,999.78 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 6,622 | 15,128 |
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