How much do things cost in Newcastle and Cardiff? Cardiff is 1% more expensive than Newcastle Cardiff Newcastle Domestic Beer (0.5 litre bottle)£1.76£1.67 Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)£2.25£2.45 Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre per month£570.83£495.00 Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff)£2.00£1.67 Last updated on 01/03/2014 source