Cardiff, United Kingdom
Editor
March 12, 2023
Living in Cardiff, United Kingdom: Overview
Overall score | Worksplorer index
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69%
Quality of life -
46%
Cost of living -
69%
Connectivity -
92%
Weather
66
General
| Currency | GBP |
| Population (in millions) | 0.4 |
| Quality of life (world rank from 1 to 200) | 135 |
| Cost of living compared to Chicago, USA | 8% more expensive |
| Best neighborhood to stay | Canton, Cardiff 6 |
Culture
| Number of museums and galleries | 30 |
| Top selling local beer | Brains |
| Most popular local dish | Welsh Rarebit |
Travel
| Most popular tourist attraction(s) | Cardiff Castle, National Museum Cardiff, Cardiff Bay |
| Discount airline | EasyJet |
| Major airline | Cardiff Airport Airlines |
| Largest ride sharing company | Lyft |
| Primary train stations | Cardiff Central, Cardiff Queen Street, Cardiff Bay |
| Primary airports | Cardiff Airport, Swansea Airport, Newport Airport |
| Best rental car company | Europcar |
| Used car costs | 10000 GBP |
Connectivity
| Apple store addresses | Apple Store, St David's, 11-12 Grand Arcade, Cardiff CF10 2EL, United Kingdom |
| Internet connection (in Mbps) | 70 Mbps |
| Power socket type | G |
| Supply voltage | 230V |
| Best electronics store | Currys |
| Best internet carrier | Virgin |
| Primary cellular carrier | EE |
| Average monthly cost for internet | £25.99 |
Shopping
| The best drug store | Boots |
| Best restaurant chain | Wagamama |
| The best grocery store | |
| The most popular fashion brand |
Regulatory
| GDP per capita | $31,845 / year |
| Average annual income | $27,000 |
| Sales tax rate | 20% |
| Income tax rate | 20% |
| Tourist visa valid (in days) | 90 days |
Financial
| Average mortgage rate | 3.5% |
| Suggested ATM take out | 200 GBP |
| Bank that has the most ATM machines | Barclays |
| Average tip in restaurant | 12% |
| Pay using credit or debit card | Becoming more common |
Health
| Emergency Phone Numbers | 999 (general), 101 (police), 112 (ambulance), 999 (firefighters) |
| Polution per square meter | 545 |
| Health quality rank (according to WHO) | 18 |
| Main religion |
Quality of life
69%
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62%
Safety, freedom, rights -
98%
Traffic -
53%
Property to income -
38%
Crime -
71%
Healthcare -
92%
Weather
Salaries
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | £2,082 |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.25% |
Childcare
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | £1,117 |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | £13,500 |
Cost of living
46%
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Purchasing Power
84%
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Rent
31%
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Food
47%
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Restaurant
68%
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Workspace
33%
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Transport
27%
Rent
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre Per Month | £785.00 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre Per Month | £647.08 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre Per Month | £1,912.50 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre Per Month | £1,069.75 |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend), Sports And Leisure | £6.00 |
Food
| Milk (regular), (1 liter) | £1.01 |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) | £1.03 |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | £2.21 |
| Local Cheese (1kg) | £4.37 |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | £0.99 |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | £8.00 |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | £1.95 |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | £2.20 |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | £12.50 |
| Chicken Fillets (1kg) | £5.31 |
| Apples (1kg) | £1.96 |
| Oranges (1kg) | £1.58 |
| Potato (1kg) | £0.97 |
| Lettuce (1 head) | £0.74 |
| Rice (white), (1kg) | £1.61 |
| Tomato (1kg) | £1.75 |
| Banana (1kg) | £1.20 |
| Onion (1kg) | £0.98 |
| Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | £9.06 |
Restaurants
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | £14.00 |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | £60.00 |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | £6.25 |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) | £4.00 |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | £3.55 |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) | £1.60 |
| Water (0.33 liter bottle) | £1.44 |
| Cappuccino (regular) | £2.97 |
Connectivity
94%
Infrastructure
89/100
Internet speed
92/100
Internet cost
95/100
Pre-paid plan
98/100
Utilities (Monthly)
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment | £224.35 |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | £0.07 |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | £25.25 |
Sports
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | £28.22 |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | £6.00 |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | £6.50 |
Transportation
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | £2.00 |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | £53.00 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | £1.54 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | £24,000.00 |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | £20,666.67 |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | £2.75 |
| Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) | £1.12 |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | £15.00 |
