Cost of living in Swansea, United Kingdom

Summary of cost of living in Swansea

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: £3,107
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: £1,542
  • WARNING!  These estimates are based on data that may have some inconsistencies at the moment. They already provide a decent estimate but they are not currently bullet-proof.

List of prices in Swansea
Current as of Mar 2024.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district £8
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) £5.41
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast £3.94
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk £0.82
12 eggs, large £2.62
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes £2.17
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese £4.86
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples £1.94
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes £0.82
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket £1.37
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality £8
2 liters of coca-cola £1.86
Bread for 2 people for 1 day £0.86
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area £1,191
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area £841
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat £220
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area £945
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area £478
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio -
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) £21
40” flat screen tv £353
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) £85
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) £6
Hourly rate for cleaning help £12
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) £67
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) £35
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) £65
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes £61
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new -
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas £1.33
Monthly ticket public transport £56
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) £17
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) £3.01
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) -
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) £118
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) -
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) £1.51
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) £3.19
4 rolls of toilet paper £1.81
Tube of toothpaste £1.38
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city £10
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub £22
2 tickets to the movies £15
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) £62
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert £53
1 cocktail drink in downtown club £7
Cappuccino in expat area of the city £3.03
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) £3.95
Ipad wi-fi 128gb -
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) -
1 month of gym membership in business district £32
1 package of marlboro cigarettes £10
Some of these prices have some inconsistencies. They already provide a reliable comparison but they are not bullet-proof. They are based on 60 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
Latest price update: March 19, 2024

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