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:

  • $ 67 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 16 per person
  • $ 12 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1676* (1260 £)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 163 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 45 per person
  • $ 20 per person
  • $ 14 per person

Total budget:

$ 4425* (3304 £)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 167 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 81 per person
  • $ 33 per person
  • $ 27 per person

Total budget:

$ 6254* (4676 £)

* 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 2024

Cost of living: Wales VS United States

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Wales in 2024 is essentially the same as 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:

Cost of living in Wales by city

See the table below for the variation in the cost of living in different cities in Wales compared to the national average.

Cities /Wales View Details
Swansea 4% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Swansea
Cardiff 6% lessTravel budget and cost of living in Cardiff
Aberystwyth 14% lessTravel budget and cost of living in Aberystwyth



Local prices in Wales by expense type

Wales: Restaurant budget

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Wales costs 6% less than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 21/person
($ 14 to $ 41)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 44/person
($ 31 to $ 67)

13% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 9.4/person
($ 8 to $ 12)

15% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 6 for 500ml
($ 4 to $ 8.7)

1% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 3.2 for 330ml
($ 1.6 to $ 5.6)

7% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 4.4/cup
($ 2.7 to $ 6)

15% 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
($ 1.5 to $ 4)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.7/bottle
($ 1.2 to $ 2.7)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Wales: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Wales costs 28% less than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 95/night
($ 38 to $ 445)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 181
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 163/night
($ 81 to $ 475)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 162/night
($ 73 to $ 546)

32% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 239
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 172/night
($ 82 to $ 485)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 322
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 191/night
($ 114 to $ 449)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 486
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 144/month
($ 70 to $ 441)

16% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 172
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 235/month
($ 90 to $ 619)

7% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 253
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 179/month
($ 98 to $ 420)

18% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 219
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 151/month
($ 80 to $ 409)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 234
Family room
Family room
$ 239/month
($ 99 to $ 662)

9% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220

Wales: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in Wales costs 25% less than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.7/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 2.5)

59% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 1.7/500g
($ 1 to $ 2.7)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 2.1/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 4)

53% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 3.9/12 eggs
($ 2.2 to $ 5.6)

7% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 8.8/kg
($ 4.2 to $ 14)

26% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 2.9/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 5.1)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 3.6/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 6.7)

27% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.6/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 2.7)

49% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.5
($ 0.7 to $ 2.7)

34% 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 21% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 2.9/ticket
($ 2.7 to $ 5.4)

17% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.7/km
($ 1 to $ 3.6)

3% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 2/litre
($ 1.9 to $ 2.2)

105% 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
($ 2.5 to $ 6)

13% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Car hire
Car hire
$ 52/24hrs
($ 34 to $ 85)

26% 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 16% less than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 14/ticket
($ 11 to $ 21)

4% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 16/hr
($ 8 to $ 23)

29% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

Wales: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in Wales is 49% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 19/pack
($ 16 to $ 24)

87% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 85
($ 34 to $ 134)

62% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 44
($ 25 to $ 67)

2% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

Dublin → Cardiff
Dublin → Cardiff
Dublin → Cardiff
$ 111
(fair price: $ 74)
Edinburgh → Cardiff
Edinburgh → Cardiff
Edinburgh → Cardiff
$ 206
(fair price: $ 175)
London → Cardiff
London → Cardiff
London → Cardiff
$ 229
(fair price: $ 165)
Manchester → Cardiff
Manchester → Cardiff
Manchester → Cardiff
$ 213
(fair price: $ 157)
Sydney → Cardiff
Sydney → Cardiff
Sydney → Cardiff
$ 1770
(fair price: $ 1319)
New York City → Cardiff
New York City → Cardiff
New York City → Cardiff
$ 804
(fair price: $ 659)

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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 21-09-2024.

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