In Cardiff, United Kingdom, living costs about $2019 per month for one person and $4938 for a family of four, including rent.
Overall living costs in Cardiff are 2% more expensive than the European benchmark.
Cardiff is 46% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Cardiff is, on average, 53% lower than in New York City.
Cardiff is a better match for people who prioritize lifestyle benefits and can afford the premium driven by transport and rent & utilities. For most moderate-income households, housing costs are the main barrier.
The high costs in Cardiff are primarily influenced by rent and utilities, which are notably above average. This can make it challenging for those on a budget.
Food prices in Cardiff are relatively affordable, being 1% lower than the European benchmark. This can be beneficial for families and individuals alike.
Public transport in Cardiff is quite economical, being 10% lower than the European benchmark. This makes it a practical option for daily commuting.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 19.8 $ |
| Dinner | 79.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.36 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.02 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.41 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.53 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.72 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.51 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.74 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 5.04 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.86 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.42 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.5 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.67 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.64 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.97 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.6 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.52 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.11 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.98 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.56 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.93 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 19 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 2.92 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 75.3 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 1.94 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 16 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 102 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.63 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 4.7 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.78 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.63 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 189 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 291 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 39.8 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 959 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,606 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,215 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,401 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,646 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,902 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,143 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.95% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 37.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 8.65 $ |
| Haircut | 11.9 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 70.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 74.8 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,649 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 31,827 $ |