Travel budget and cost of living in Swansea (Wales) how much does a trip cost?

Swansea travel budget

Swansea: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Swansea

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

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

Cost of living in Swansea compared to United States in 2024

On average, the cost of living in Swansea in 2024 is 4% higher than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Swansea in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Swansea by expense type

Restaurant budget in Swansea

Lunch

$ 26/person
($ 13 to $ 32)

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24% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

3 course dinner

$ 32/person
($ 23 to $ 32)

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19% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

McDonald's meal

$ 10/person
($ 9.3 to $ 10)

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10% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 4.9 for 500ml
($ 3.6 to $ 6.8)

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17% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Imported beer

$ 3.7 for 330ml
($ 3 to $ 4.4)

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4% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Cappuccino

$ 4.1/cup
($ 2.6 to $ 4.9)

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19% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Fizzy drink

$ 1.7/can
($ 1.3 to $ 2.5)

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29% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 1/bottle
($ 0.7 to $ 1.4)

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53% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Swansea

1-star hotel

$ 104/night
($ 57 to $ 324)

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27% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 143

2-star hotel

$ 139/night
($ 64 to $ 385)

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2% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 143

3-star hotel

$ 149/night
($ 61 to $ 501)

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27% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 205

4-star hotel

$ 165/night
($ 74 to $ 590)

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43% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 291

5-star hotel

$ 182/night
($ 98 to $ 553)

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63% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 502

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 102/month
($ 57 to $ 308)

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28% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 142

Room with kitchen

$ 234/month
($ 69 to $ 653)

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15% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 205

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 149/month
($ 81 to $ 358)

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20% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 188

Cottage or guest house

$ 147/month
($ 70 to $ 547)

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34% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223

Family room

$ 220/month
($ 74 to $ 632)

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15% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 192

Supermarket food budget in Swansea

Milk

$ 1.6/litre
($ 1.3 to $ 2.2)

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47% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 1.4/500g
($ 1 to $ 2.4)

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59% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Rice

$ 1.4/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 2.1)

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68% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 2.9/12 eggs
($ 2.1 to $ 4.9)

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22% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Chicken

$ 7.8/kg
($ 4.4 to $ 12)

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36% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 2.8/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 4.8)

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48% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Tomatoes

$ 2.8/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 3.7)

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43% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 1.6/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 3.7)

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48% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3

Water bottle

$ 1.7
($ 0.7 to $ 2.5)

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20% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Swansea

Bus ticket

$ 5.1/ticket
($ 3.1 to $ 6.2)

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103% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 1.5/km
($ 1.4 to $ 1.5)

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11% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1.8/litre
($ 1.8 to $ 2.1)

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87% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 4.4
($ 3.7 to $ 4.9)

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16% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8

Car hire

$ 60/24hrs
($ 29 to $ 91)

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94% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 32

Leisure activity budget in Swansea

Cinema

$ 9.3/ticket
($ 6.2 to $ 14)

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33% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15

Tennis

$ 20/hr
($ 20 to $ 20)

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20% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 24

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Swansea

Cigarettes

$ 23/pack
($ 18 to $ 32)

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117% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Levi's jeans

$ 99
($ 26 to $ 188)

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83% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54

Summer dress

$ 40
($ 20 to $ 63)

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10% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

Dublin → Cardiff

$ 95
(fair price: $ 69)

Edinburgh → Cardiff

$ 187
(fair price: $ 164)

London → Cardiff

$ 208
(fair price: $ 149)

Manchester → Cardiff

$ 199
(fair price: $ 148)

Sydney → Cardiff

$ 1664
(fair price: $ 1250)

New York City → Cardiff

$ 765
(fair price: $ 630)