Swindon travel budget

Swindon: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Swindon

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Swindon for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 100 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 16 per person
  • $ 14 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 2211* (1638 £)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 166 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 47 per person
  • $ 22 per person
  • $ 18 per person

Total budget:

$ 4676* (3458 £)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 182 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 82 per person
  • $ 36 per person
  • $ 35 per person

Total budget:

$ 6752* (4998 £)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Swindon compared to United States in 2025

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Swindon in 2025 is essentially identical to the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Swindon in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

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Local prices in Swindon by expense type

Restaurant budget in Swindon

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Swindon is 23% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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Lunch
Lunch
$ 23/person
($ 15 to $ 30)

3% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 44/person
($ 30 to $ 58)

4% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 10/person
($ 10 to $ 12)

17% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Local beer
Local beer
$ 5.5 for 500ml
($ 2.8 to $ 7.4)

16% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2 for 330ml
($ 1.2 to $ 5.6)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 4.1/cup
($ 2.1 to $ 6.8)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 1.8/can
($ 1.4 to $ 2.8)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.3/bottle
($ 1.2 to $ 1.4)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Hotel and accommodation budget in Swindon

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Swindon is 18% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 155/night
($ 56 to $ 556)

12% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 177
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 171/night
($ 67 to $ 461)

2% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 161/night
($ 55 to $ 678)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 248
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 202/night
($ 85 to $ 739)

42% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 349
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 278/night
($ 105 to $ 772)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 570
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 133/month
($ 66 to $ 404)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 179
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 241/month
($ 90 to $ 943)

9% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 266
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 226/month
($ 87 to $ 760)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 178/month
($ 98 to $ 322)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 256
Family room
Family room
$ 298/month
($ 74 to $ 1319)

36% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220

Supermarket food budget in Swindon

On average, the price of supermarket food in Swindon is 26% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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Milk
Milk
$ 1.6/litre
($ 1.4 to $ 2.1)

38% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.2
Bread
Bread
$ 2/500g
($ 1.3 to $ 3.2)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Rice
Rice
$ 1.6/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 4.2)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 4.7/12 eggs
($ 2.9 to $ 6.8)

15% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1
Chicken
Chicken
$ 8.5/kg
($ 4.2 to $ 15)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Apples
Apples
$ 3.3/kg
($ 2 to $ 5.6)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 3.6/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 7)

31% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.4
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2.1/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 3.6)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.6
($ 0.7 to $ 2.8)

32% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Public and private transport budget in Swindon

On average, the price of transport in Swindon is 19% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
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Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 3.4/ticket
($ 2.8 to $ 3.5)

25% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.8/km
($ 1.5 to $ 2.5)

6% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9
Petrol
Petrol
$ 2/litre
($ 1.9 to $ 2.2)

95% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 4.2
($ 4 to $ 8.5)

6% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4
Car hire
Car hire
$ 60/24hrs
($ 47 to $ 82)

26% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 82

Leisure activity budget in Swindon

On average, budget for leisure activities in Swindon is 10% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 18/ticket
($ 13 to $ 19)

11% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16
Tennis
Tennis
$ 26/hr
($ 23 to $ 30)

8% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 24

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Swindon

On average, shopping budget in Swindon is 30% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 23/pack
($ 18 to $ 26)

104% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 62
($ 44 to $ 157)

5% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 38
($ 23 to $ 58)

20% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 47

Plane ticket budget

Sydney → London
Sydney → London
Sydney → London
$ 1279
(fair price: $ 1102)
Melbourne → London
Melbourne → London
Melbourne → London
$ 1311
(fair price: $ 1115)
New York City → London
New York City → London
New York City → London
$ 617
(fair price: $ 550)
Toronto → London
Toronto → London
Toronto → London
$ 728
(fair price: $ 655)
Los Angeles → London
Los Angeles  → London
Los Angeles  → London
$ 860
(fair price: $ 725)
Montreal → London
Montreal → London
Montreal → London
$ 804
(fair price: $ 750)



About this information on the cost of living in Swindon

The information about the cost of living in Swindon shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Swindon was updated on 12-11-2024.

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