Cost of living in Swindon
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Cost of living in Swindon vs. United Kingdom overall average
Swindon is 10.7% cheaper than United Kingdom overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 13.2% less in Swindon
- Groceries
-
pay 10.5% more in Swindon
- Transportation
-
pay 0.7% more in Swindon
- Housing
-
pay 10.3% less in Swindon
- Childcare
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pay 47.2% less in Swindon
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 2.3% less in Swindon
- Clothing
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pay 12.8% less in Swindon
The cost of groceries and transportation in Swindon are more expensive than in United Kingdom. Expenses including childcare, restaurants, clothing, housing, and entertainment and sports are lower in Swindon.
Swindon Cost of Living Breakdown
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$19.37
£14.97
|
$12.92
-
$38.75
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$8.84
£6.83
|
$8.56
-
$9.04
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.59
£1.23
|
$1.29
-
$4.65
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.21
£0.93
|
$1.03
-
$3.87
|
Swindon - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.44
£1.11
|
$0.72
-
$3.87
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$4.07
£3.15
|
$1.94
-
$7.75
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$6.33
£4.89
|
$4.89
-
$7.33
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.53
£2.73
|
$2.63
-
$6.17
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$3.50
£2.71
|
$1.76
-
$5.74
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.34
£1.04
|
$0.81
-
$2.34
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.78
£0.60
|
$0.46
-
$1.76
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.40
£1.08
|
$0.58
-
$2.34
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.84
£1.42
|
$1.76
-
$1.99
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.96
£0.74
|
$0.59
-
$1.52
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.75
£0.58
|
$0.41
-
$1.76
|
Swindon - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$6.99
£5.40
|
$6.84
-
$7.58
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$89.12
£68.86
|
$77.49
-
$115.12
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$36,531.14
£28,225.71
|
$34,225.74
-
$36,531.14
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$18.62
£14.39
|
$14.78
-
$25.31
|
Swindon - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$39.02
£30.15
|
$33.90
-
$64.58
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,155.93
£893.12
|
$1,059.06
-
$1,291.54
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,052.60
£813.29
|
$981.57
-
$1,162.38
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$146.30
£113.04
|
$98.76
-
$614.93
|
Swindon - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,162.38
£898.11
|
$1,162.38
-
$2,195.61
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$5,237.18
£4,046.50
|
$5,237.18
-
$27,122.29
|
Swindon - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$4.97
£3.84
|
$2.58
-
$8.39
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.73
£2.89
|
$1.94
-
$8.39
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$20.28
£15.67
|
$15.50
-
$23.25
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$33.32
£25.74
|
$23.25
-
$77.49
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$15.49
£11.96
|
$11.62
-
$16.78
|
Swindon - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$54.89
£42.41
|
$38.75
-
$142.07
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$37.13
£28.69
|
$25.83
-
$109.78
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$82.66
£63.87
|
$38.75
-
$129.15
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$91.70
£70.85
|
$45.20
-
$154.98
|
Swindon - Cost of clothing
Tip: Try viewing our aggregate cost of living in United Kingdom
to see the average cost of cities throughout United Kingdom, like
Harlow,
Blackpool,
Manchester,
Aberdeen,
Belfast,
and more.
For a detailed breakdown of Santa Cruz vs. the national average, see the cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Swindon.
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