United Kingdom · Local authority
The available budget figures add up to £2,092 a month across 6 categories. The subtotal uses published references, which can come from earlier periods and wider areas.
Missing from the published budget: Utilities, Internet and mobile.
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These are separate source measures, not a complete local cost basket. Only references labelled Local match this page’s exact area; every other reference keeps its published area and scope.
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Household survey averages include households that spend nothing on a category. Some rows cover only one item. The editable subtotal above uses available budget lines; these tables also show other figures for context.
| Published item | Monthly reference | Area and data period |
|---|---|---|
| RentRentMean | GBP 910.00 / month Original: GBP 910 / month | LocalCardiff2026-09 data |
Published for the country. They are not local prices.
| Published item | Monthly reference | Area and data period |
|---|---|---|
| GroceriesFood & non-alcoholic drinksMean | GBP 319.37 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: GBP 73.7 / week | NationalUnited KingdomApril 2024–March 2025 data |
| TransportTransportMean | GBP 417.73 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: GBP 96.4 / week | NationalUnited KingdomApril 2024–March 2025 data |
| Healthcare and insuranceHealthMean | GBP 51.57 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: GBP 11.9 / week | NationalUnited KingdomApril 2024–March 2025 data |
| EducationEducationMean | GBP 37.70 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: GBP 8.7 / week | NationalUnited KingdomApril 2024–March 2025 data |
| LeisureRecreation & cultureMean | GBP 355.77 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: GBP 82.1 / week | NationalUnited KingdomApril 2024–March 2025 data |
Component-only references: Utilities, Fuel, Internet and mobile, Childcare. These categories publish components or unit prices, not a whole amount. Open the full component list below.
Each row keeps its original source and unit. Regional or national observations can support many place pages; they are not separate local prices. Do not add overlapping components.
| Published item | Monthly reference | Area and data period |
|---|---|---|
| ChildcareChild care paymentsMean | GBP 3.90 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: GBP 0.9 / week | NationalUnited KingdomApril 2024–March 2025 data |
| EducationEducationMean | GBP 37.70 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: GBP 8.7 / week | NationalUnited KingdomApril 2024–March 2025 data |
| LeisureRecreation & cultureMean | GBP 355.77 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: GBP 82.1 / week | NationalUnited KingdomApril 2024–March 2025 data |
| Internet and mobileInternet subscription fees (ex. combined packages)Mean | GBP 11.70 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: GBP 2.7 / week | NationalUnited KingdomApril 2024–March 2025 data |
| Internet and mobileTelephone and telefax servicesMean | GBP 39.87 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: GBP 9.2 / week | NationalUnited KingdomApril 2024–March 2025 data |
| Internet and mobileCommunicationMean | GBP 97.07 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: GBP 22.4 / week | NationalUnited KingdomApril 2024–March 2025 data |
| TransportTransport servicesMean | GBP 108.33 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: GBP 25 / week | NationalUnited KingdomApril 2024–March 2025 data |
| FuelDiesel oilMean | GBP 28.17 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: GBP 6.5 / week | NationalUnited KingdomApril 2024–March 2025 data |
| FuelPetrolMean | GBP 51.57 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: GBP 11.9 / week | NationalUnited KingdomApril 2024–March 2025 data |
| FuelPetrol, diesel and other motor oilsMean | GBP 79.73 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: GBP 18.4 / week | NationalUnited KingdomApril 2024–March 2025 data |
| TransportTransportMean | GBP 417.73 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: GBP 96.4 / week | NationalUnited KingdomApril 2024–March 2025 data |
| Healthcare and insuranceHealthMean | GBP 51.57 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: GBP 11.9 / week | NationalUnited KingdomApril 2024–March 2025 data |
| UtilitiesGasMean | GBP 61.10 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: GBP 14.1 / week | NationalUnited KingdomApril 2024–March 2025 data |
| UtilitiesElectricityMean | GBP 86.67 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: GBP 20 / week | NationalUnited KingdomApril 2024–March 2025 data |
| UtilitiesElectricity, gas and other fuelsMean | GBP 155.57 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: GBP 35.9 / week | NationalUnited KingdomApril 2024–March 2025 data |
| UtilitiesWater chargesMean | GBP 40.73 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: GBP 9.4 / week | NationalUnited KingdomApril 2024–March 2025 data |
| GroceriesFood & non-alcoholic drinksMean | GBP 319.37 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: GBP 73.7 / week | NationalUnited KingdomApril 2024–March 2025 data |
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| Home and measure | Published amount | Exact source area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroomMean · New and existing tenancies | GBP 910 per month 1 bedroom · New and existing tenanciesBill treatment not stated; check the source before adding utilities or other bills Mean · 2026-09 data Cardiff · Municipality Local | CardiffMunicipalityPrivate rented homes; modelled average rental price |
| All dwelling sizesModelled Average · New and existing tenancies | GBP 1,179 per month All dwelling sizes · New and existing tenanciesBill treatment not stated; check the source before adding utilities or other bills Modelled Average · 2026-09 data Cardiff · Municipality Local | CardiffMunicipalityPrivate rented homes of all bedroom sizes; PIPR modelled average rental price |
| All dwelling sizesMean · New and existing tenancies | GBP 1,179 per month All dwelling sizes · New and existing tenanciesBill treatment not stated; check the source before adding utilities or other bills Mean · 2026-09 data Cardiff · Municipality Local | CardiffMunicipalityPrivate rented homes; modelled average rental price |
| 4 or more bedroomsMean · New and existing tenancies | GBP 1,705 per month 4 or more bedrooms · New and existing tenanciesBill treatment not stated; check the source before adding utilities or other bills Mean · 2026-09 data Cardiff · Municipality Local | CardiffMunicipalityPrivate rented homes; modelled average rental price |
| 3 bedroomsMean · New and existing tenancies | GBP 1,212 per month 3 bedrooms · New and existing tenanciesBill treatment not stated; check the source before adding utilities or other bills Mean · 2026-09 data Cardiff · Municipality Local | CardiffMunicipalityPrivate rented homes; modelled average rental price |
| 2 bedroomsMean · New and existing tenancies | GBP 1,086 per month 2 bedrooms · New and existing tenanciesBill treatment not stated; check the source before adding utilities or other bills Mean · 2026-09 data Cardiff · Municipality Local | CardiffMunicipalityPrivate rented homes; modelled average rental price |
| All dwelling sizesModelled Average · Mixed tenancy basis | GBP 1,406 per month All dwelling sizes · Mixed tenancy basisBill treatment not stated; check the source before adding utilities or other bills Modelled Average · 2026-09 data United Kingdom · Country National | United KingdomCountryPrivate rented homes of all bedroom sizes; PIPR modelled average rental price |
Figures are comparable only when the area, housing type, period and rent definition match.
Gross pay is before personal deductions. A regional or national figure does not establish a local salary.
Search professions for this place| Occupation | Published pay | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Other elementary services occupations n.e.c.SOC 9269 · Classification edition 2020 | GBP 14.1 per hour Median · Pay period including 22 April 2026 data United Kingdom · Country National | Gross hourly pay; full-time adult-rate employee jobs in the United Kingdom, pay unaffected by absence |
| Leisure and theme park attendantsSOC 9267 · Classification edition 2020 | GBP 13.76 per hour Median · Pay period including 22 April 2026 data United Kingdom · Country National | Gross hourly pay; full-time adult-rate employee jobs in the United Kingdom, pay unaffected by absence |
| Coffee shop workersSOC 9266 · Classification edition 2020 | GBP 13.05 per hour Median · Pay period including 22 April 2026 data United Kingdom · Country National | Gross hourly pay; full-time adult-rate employee jobs in the United Kingdom, pay unaffected by absence |
| Bar staffSOC 9265 · Classification edition 2020 | GBP 13.5 per hour Median · Pay period including 22 April 2026 data United Kingdom · Country National | Gross hourly pay; full-time adult-rate employee jobs in the United Kingdom, pay unaffected by absence |
| Waiters and waitressesSOC 9264 · Classification edition 2020 | GBP 13.37 per hour Median · Pay period including 22 April 2026 data United Kingdom · Country National | Gross hourly pay; full-time adult-rate employee jobs in the United Kingdom, pay unaffected by absence |
| Kitchen and catering assistantsSOC 9263 · Classification edition 2020 | GBP 13.51 per hour Median · Pay period including 22 April 2026 data United Kingdom · Country National | Gross hourly pay; full-time adult-rate employee jobs in the United Kingdom, pay unaffected by absence |
| Hospital portersSOC 9262 · Classification edition 2020 | GBP 15.89 per hour Median · Pay period including 22 April 2026 data United Kingdom · Country National | Gross hourly pay; full-time adult-rate employee jobs in the United Kingdom, pay unaffected by absence |
| Bar and catering supervisorsSOC 9261 · Classification edition 2020 | GBP 14.16 per hour Median · Pay period including 22 April 2026 data United Kingdom · Country National | Gross hourly pay; full-time adult-rate employee jobs in the United Kingdom, pay unaffected by absence |
| Elementary storage occupations n.e.c.SOC 9259 · Classification edition 2020 | GBP 17.27 per hour Median · Pay period including 22 April 2026 data United Kingdom · Country National | Gross hourly pay; full-time adult-rate employee jobs in the United Kingdom, pay unaffected by absence |
| Delivery operativesSOC 9253 · Classification edition 2020 | GBP 14.74 per hour Median · Pay period including 22 April 2026 data United Kingdom · Country National | Gross hourly pay; full-time adult-rate employee jobs in the United Kingdom, pay unaffected by absence |
| Warehouse operativesSOC 9252 · Classification edition 2020 | GBP 14.44 per hour Median · Pay period including 22 April 2026 data United Kingdom · Country National | Gross hourly pay; full-time adult-rate employee jobs in the United Kingdom, pay unaffected by absence |
| Elementary storage supervisorsSOC 9251 · Classification edition 2020 | GBP 16.13 per hour Median · Pay period including 22 April 2026 data United Kingdom · Country National | Gross hourly pay; full-time adult-rate employee jobs in the United Kingdom, pay unaffected by absence |
| Shelf fillersSOC 9241 · Classification edition 2020 | GBP 14.6 per hour Median · Pay period including 22 April 2026 data United Kingdom · Country National | Gross hourly pay; full-time adult-rate employee jobs in the United Kingdom, pay unaffected by absence |
| School midday and crossing patrol occupationsSOC 9232 · Classification edition 2020 | GBP 14.94 per hour Median · Pay period including 22 April 2026 data United Kingdom · Country National | Gross hourly pay; full-time adult-rate employee jobs in the United Kingdom, pay unaffected by absence |
| Security guards and related occupationsSOC 9231 · Classification edition 2020 | GBP 15.32 per hour Median · Pay period including 22 April 2026 data United Kingdom · Country National | Gross hourly pay; full-time adult-rate employee jobs in the United Kingdom, pay unaffected by absence |
Places within 100 km come first, then labelled country fallbacks.
40.5 km between reference points
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GBP 1,230 per month 1 bedroom · New and existing tenanciesBill treatment not stated; check the source before adding utilities or other bills Mean · 2026-09 data Bristol · Municipality Local55.0 km between reference points
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GBP 689 per month 1 bedroom · New and existing tenanciesBill treatment not stated; check the source before adding utilities or other bills Mean · 2026-09 data Swansea · Municipality Local87.5 km between reference points
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GBP 914 per month 1 bedroom · New and existing tenanciesBill treatment not stated; check the source before adding utilities or other bills Mean · 2026-09 data Exeter · Municipality LocalOther place in the country
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GBP 2,338 per month All dwelling sizes · New and existing tenanciesBill treatment not stated; check the source before adding utilities or other bills Mean · 2026-09 data London · Region LocalOther place in the country
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GBP 1,007 per month 1 bedroom · New and existing tenanciesBill treatment not stated; check the source before adding utilities or other bills Mean · 2026-09 data Manchester · Municipality LocalOther place in the country
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GBP 879 per month 1 bedroom · New and existing tenanciesBill treatment not stated; check the source before adding utilities or other bills Mean · 2026-09 data York · Municipality LocalUse your household costs and take-home pay.
Reviewed UK employee cases cover 2026/27. Confirm residence, workplace and supported assumptions.
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