Travel budget in Wales

Wales: calculate your travel budget

Wales: sample budgets by traveller type

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 64 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 15 per person
  • $ 11 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1589* (1260 £)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 158 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 43 per person
  • $ 18 per person
  • $ 13 per person

Total budget:

$ 4255* (3374 £)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 158 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 77 per person
  • $ 31 per person
  • $ 26 per person

Total budget:

$ 5916* (4690 £)

* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).



Cost of living in Wales in 2025

Cost of living: Wales VS United States

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Wales in 2025 is 2% less than in the United States (USA).

The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:

Created with Highcharts 8.2.2%-9%-9%-21%-21%-27%-27%+14%+14%-18%-18%+46%+46%Price variation between Wales and United States in 2025RestaurantHotelFoodTransportLeisure activitiesShopping-40-200204060



Local prices in Wales by expense type

Wales: Restaurant budget

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Wales costs 9% less than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Restaurant: sample prices in Wales compared to United States2020373711115.95.9202040409.19.15.95.9United StatesWalesLunch3 course dinnerMcDonald's mealLocal beer024681012141618202224262830323436384042
Lunch
Lunch
$ 20/person
($ 13 to $ 39)

3% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 40/person
($ 30 to $ 65)

8% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 9.1/person
($ 8.1 to $ 11)

15% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 5.9 for 500ml
($ 3.8 to $ 8.1)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 3.1 for 330ml
($ 1.6 to $ 5)

10% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 4.2/cup
($ 2.5 to $ 5.7)

18% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.2/can
($ 1.4 to $ 3.8)

10% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.6/bottle
($ 1.3 to $ 2.5)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Wales: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Wales costs 21% less than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Hotel: sample prices in Wales compared to United States151151223223310310161161226226163163153153164164163163142142United StatesWales2-star hotel3-star hotel4-star hotelHostel/Youth HostelCottage or guest house020406080100120140160180200220240260280300320340
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 91/night
($ 37 to $ 420)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 160
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 163/night
($ 75 to $ 479)

9% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 151
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 153/night
($ 70 to $ 536)

31% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 164/night
($ 79 to $ 449)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 310
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 180/night
($ 120 to $ 377)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 490
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 163/month
($ 82 to $ 431)

2% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 161
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 224/month
($ 88 to $ 620)

5% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 238
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 173/month
($ 98 to $ 371)

14% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 202
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 142/month
($ 75 to $ 372)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226
Family room
Family room
$ 229/month
($ 93 to $ 677)

16% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 198

Wales: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in Wales costs 27% less than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Food: sample prices in Wales compared to United States3.63.612124.84.82.92.93.83.88.48.43.43.41.51.5United StatesWalesEggsChickenTomatoesPotatoes012345678910111213
Milk
Milk
$ 1.6/litre
($ 1 to $ 2.3)

54% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 1.6/500g
($ 0.9 to $ 2.6)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 2.1/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 3.8)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 3.8/12 eggs
($ 2 to $ 5.4)

3% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 8.4/kg
($ 3.9 to $ 13)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 2.7/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 5)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 3.4/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 6.3)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.5/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 2.5)

49% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.4
($ 0.6 to $ 2.5)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Wales: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in Wales is 14% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Transport: sample prices in Wales compared to United States2.42.41.71.70.90.971712.62.61.61.61.91.94545United StatesWalesBus ticketTaxi (per km)PetrolCar hire051015202530354045505560657075
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 2.6/ticket
($ 2.5 to $ 5)

9% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.6/km
($ 0.9 to $ 3.6)

7% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.9/litre
($ 1.8 to $ 2.1)

99% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 3.8
($ 2.3 to $ 6.2)

6% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Car hire
Car hire
$ 45/24hrs
($ 28 to $ 74)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 71

Wales: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in Wales costs 18% less than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 13/ticket
($ 10 to $ 20)

7% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 15/hr
($ 7.6 to $ 23)

29% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Wales: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in Wales is 46% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 18/pack
($ 16 to $ 23)

81% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 82
($ 35 to $ 128)

58% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 41
($ 24 to $ 65)

3% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

Plane ticket budget

Dublin → Cardiff
Dublin → Cardiff
Dublin → Cardiff
$ 115
(fair price: $ 72)
Edinburgh → Cardiff
Edinburgh → Cardiff
Edinburgh → Cardiff
$ 202
(fair price: $ 170)
London → Cardiff
London → Cardiff
London → Cardiff
$ 218
(fair price: $ 158)
Manchester → Cardiff
Manchester → Cardiff
Manchester → Cardiff
$ 202
(fair price: $ 152)
Sydney → Cardiff
Sydney → Cardiff
Sydney → Cardiff
$ 1677
(fair price: $ 1258)
New York City → Cardiff
New York City → Cardiff
New York City → Cardiff
$ 766
(fair price: $ 626)

Book a flight Flight prices to Wales




About the information on the cost of living in Wales

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

Information about cost of living in Wales updated on 12-11-2024.

Change currency