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Cost of Living in Rhondda

Rhondda, Rhondda Cynon Taff, United Kingdom · Population 69,506

▼ -6% vs United Kingdom average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)£916 ($1,160)
Couple, monthly£1,678 ($2,124)
Family of four, monthly£2,220 ($2,810)

Estimated Prices in Rhondda

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant£8.06 ($10.20)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range£32.23 ($40.80)per meal
Cappuccino£2.42 ($3.06)each
Monthly groceries (single person)£183 ($231)per month
Monthly public transport pass£29.55 ($37.40)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment£77.89 ($98.60)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)£22.56 ($28.56)per month
Fitness club membership£22.56 ($28.56)per month
Cinema ticket£5.91 ($7.48)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre£545 ($690)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre£379 ($480)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre£1,138 ($1,440)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Rhondda is £2,449 ($3,100) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of £916 ($1,160) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly £1,191 ($1,508) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (£379 ($480)) represents about 41% of the total single-person budget.

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Nearby Cities

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Pontypridd

5 km away · Rhondda Cynon Taff

Mountain Ash

8 km away · Rhondda Cynon Taff

Church Village

8 km away · Rhondda, Cynon, Taff

Llantwit Fardre

9 km away · Rhondda Cynon Taff

Llantrisant

9 km away · Rhondda Cynon Taff

Aberaman

9 km away · Rhondda Cynon Taff

Llanharan

10 km away · Rhondda Cynon Taff

Other Major Cities in United Kingdom

London

London, City of · pop. 11,262,000

£1,225 ($1,550) / mo

Birmingham

Birmingham · pop. 2,590,363

£1,059 ($1,341) / mo

Portsmouth

Portsmouth · pop. 855,679

£977 ($1,237) / mo

Southampton

Southampton · pop. 855,569

£977 ($1,237) / mo

Bristol

Bristol, City of · pop. 707,412

£977 ($1,237) / mo

Glasgow

Glasgow City · pop. 626,410

£977 ($1,237) / mo

Manchester

Manchester · pop. 547,627

£977 ($1,237) / mo

Leeds

Leeds · pop. 536,280

£977 ($1,237) / mo

Living in Rhondda

Rhondda is one of the key cities in United Kingdom. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is £916 ($1,160), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around £379 ($480) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to £2,220 ($2,810) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately £1,678 ($2,124) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Rhondda is £2,449 ($3,100). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least £1,191 ($1,508) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rhondda expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated £916 ($1,160) per month in Rhondda including rent outside the city centre. That is 6% less than the national average for United Kingdom.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Rhondda?
A net salary of around £1,191 ($1,508) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Rhondda with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Rhondda is £2,449 ($3,100).
How much is rent in Rhondda?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated £545 ($690) per month in the city centre and £379 ($480) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about £1,138 ($1,440).
Is Rhondda cheaper than United Kingdom on average?
Yes — Rhondda is estimated to be about 6% cheaper than the United Kingdom average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Rhondda?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at £183 ($231) in Rhondda. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about £8 ($10) and a cappuccino runs around £2 ($3).
How do transport costs in Rhondda compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Rhondda is estimated at £30 ($37). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Rhondda are estimates based on United Kingdom national averages adjusted for city size (population 69,506). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.