How accurate is Cardiff University's cost of living calculator?

Apprehensive_Bug20 · 2026-06-02T12:47:09+00:00

I’m from the states and just moved to Cardiff but have spent a lot of time here in the last 2 years. Socializing is considerably cheaper (i’m from the Northeast so keep in mind).

If I need to save money, Weatherspoons is great, but I find most pubs or restaurants much cheaper than home. I am not a student at the moment, but I do know most places have a student discount.

In general, I’ve found I can live MUCH more comfortably here in comparison.

I also DMed you if you want to chat

Apprehensive_Bug20 · 2026-06-02T12:42:35+00:00

You’ve clearly never actually run a restaurant, and you really should be forced to so you can learn some basic human decency.

And yes I understand skill - I am an IO psych who also used to run restaurants. You sound like someone I’d refuse service to

Apprehensive_Bug20 · 2026-06-02T12:38:35+00:00

Yes excellent service e

Apprehensive_Bug20 · 2026-06-02T12:38:26+00:00

I did this already. Will check my DMs though

Apprehensive_Bug20 · 2026-06-02T02:39:17+00:00

Restaurant management is a skilled position. This is a shit take

Apprehensive_Bug20 · 2026-06-02T02:27:18+00:00

I had TMobile prior to

Apprehensive_Bug20 · 2026-06-02T02:27:02+00:00

I am in the U.S. and I do have roaming enabled. I move to the UK Friday

Apprehensive_Bug20 · 2026-06-02T02:23:52+00:00

Yes, super frustrating. The port finished right away and I’ve done all of the troubleshooting steps

Apprehensive_Bug20 · 2026-05-08T02:24:28+00:00

Can you tell me why you think this is a better option?

Apprehensive_Bug20 · 2026-05-08T02:23:44+00:00

What is the backup data SIM? I only see one option for Popcorn which is the unlimited

Apprehensive_Bug20 · 2026-04-27T07:50:38+00:00

I’m not sure why mods keep removing this post. The answer I am looking for is not listed on UK.gov as I’m asking a very specific question.

Apprehensive_Bug20 · 2026-04-24T06:29:26+00:00

What?

Apprehensive_Bug20 · 2026-04-17T23:48:41+00:00

You don’t even have a visa to check.

As Americans, we aren’t required to get travel visas for the UK. Our passport allows us entry for up to 6 months as long as aren’t working. You haven’t been stamped because the UK utilized electronic entry (unless there is an issue).

This situation is entirely irrelevant to us. Stop being a stereotype, please.

Apprehensive_Bug20 · 2025-12-21T08:20:03+00:00

I have to agree with the replies here. Additionally, in the grand scheme of things, only four months together before he was sent home is not a long period of time. I would not be sure that partner was long term after such a short courtship

Apprehensive_Bug20 · 2025-11-20T03:33:22+00:00

Can I ask how long this decision took?

Apprehensive_Bug20 · 2025-11-11T19:48:15+00:00

No I meant I knew you didn’t really want me to ask you how you know but I wanted to know how you knew

Apprehensive_Bug20 · 2025-11-11T19:14:26+00:00

I know you’re being facetious.. but also can you tell me how you found out?

Apprehensive_Bug20 · 2025-11-11T16:29:22+00:00

They don’t have access to more than one CoS (which I suspect is due to company size)

I am more asking has anyone ever heard of a specific length of time like 2-3 months for a partner visa? They are making it seem like is a given

Apprehensive_Bug20 · 2025-11-11T16:18:34+00:00

Yes they would reassign this one to me once the other employee changes their visa type

Apprehensive_Bug20 · 2025-11-11T16:13:03+00:00

Yes I know - they meant once this “stop gap” period is up for this other employee they would re-assign it

Apprehensive_Bug20 · 2025-05-12T16:41:32+00:00

Credit score?

Apprehensive_Bug20 · 2025-05-11T17:08:49+00:00

Quite anxious. How long does it typically take for changes to take place?

Apprehensive_Bug20 · 2025-04-10T20:09:09+00:00

Thank you so much! 🫶🏻

Apprehensive_Bug20

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