Cardiff travel budget

Cardiff: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Cardiff

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 107 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 16 per person
  • $ 12 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 2246* (1792 £)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 160 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 44 per person
  • $ 23 per person
  • $ 8.8 per person

Total budget:

$ 4337* (3458 £)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 163 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 75 per person
  • $ 46 per person
  • $ 18 per person

Total budget:

$ 6123* (4886 £)

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



Cost of living in Cardiff compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Cardiff in 2024 is 4% less 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 Cardiff in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Cardiff by expense type

Restaurant budget in Cardiff

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Cardiff is 6% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 20/person
($ 16 to $ 27)

3% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 39/person
($ 33 to $ 77)

4% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 11/person
($ 8.8 to $ 11)

6% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 5.6 for 500ml
($ 3.8 to $ 7.5)

3% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 3.6 for 330ml
($ 1.3 to $ 6.3)

3% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 4.1/cup
($ 3.6 to $ 5.3)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.3/can
($ 1.9 to $ 3.1)

5% 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 to $ 3.1)

20% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Cardiff

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Cardiff is 14% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 179/night
($ 49 to $ 913)

8% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 167
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 165/night
($ 53 to $ 854)

10% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 151
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 155/night
($ 52 to $ 662)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 171/night
($ 63 to $ 630)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 303
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 185/night
($ 100 to $ 565)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 434
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 144/month
($ 71 to $ 576)

11% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 162
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 270/month
($ 72 to $ 880)

16% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 235
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 171/month
($ 86 to $ 363)

15% 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
$ 138/month
($ 62 to $ 406)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 219
Family room
Family room
$ 233/month
($ 58 to $ 950)

17% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 200

Supermarket food budget in Cardiff

On average, the price of supermarket food in Cardiff is 17% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.7/litre
($ 1 to $ 2.4)

65% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 1.5/500g
($ 0.8 to $ 2.5)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 2.8/kg
($ 1.9 to $ 3.1)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 4.3/12 eggs
($ 1.5 to $ 5.8)

20% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 7.7/kg
($ 2.5 to $ 10)

33% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 2.6/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 4.8)

49% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 5.2/kg
($ 2.5 to $ 7.5)

11% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.7/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 2.5)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.6
($ 1 to $ 2.5)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Public and private transport budget in Cardiff

On average, the price of transport in Cardiff is 25% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 2.8/ticket
($ 2.5 to $ 3.1)

14% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 2.5/km
($ 2.2 to $ 3.1)

50% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.8/litre
($ 1.8 to $ 2.5)

96% 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
($ 3.1 to $ 3.8)

6% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Car hire
Car hire
$ 42/24hrs
($ 16 to $ 93)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 71

Leisure activity budget in Cardiff

On average, budget for leisure activities in Cardiff is 48% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 8.8/ticket
($ 6.3 to $ 16)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 7.8/hr
($ 6.3 to $ 11)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Cardiff

On average, shopping budget in Cardiff is 36% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 19/pack
($ 17 to $ 20)

84% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 72
($ 27 to $ 115)

37% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 37
($ 20 to $ 45)

14% 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
$ 110
(fair price: $ 71)
Edinburgh → Cardiff
Edinburgh → Cardiff
Edinburgh → Cardiff
$ 198
(fair price: $ 166)
London → Cardiff
London → Cardiff
London → Cardiff
$ 217
(fair price: $ 156)
Manchester → Cardiff
Manchester → Cardiff
Manchester → Cardiff
$ 200
(fair price: $ 148)
Sydney → Cardiff
Sydney → Cardiff
Sydney → Cardiff
$ 1668
(fair price: $ 1243)
New York City → Cardiff
New York City → Cardiff
New York City → Cardiff
$ 759
(fair price: $ 620)

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About this information on the cost of living in Cardiff

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

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

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