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Cardiff
Cardiff as a base, not a holiday: where to live, what a month costs, where to work, how to get around — from the writers who live there.
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The sheet
Being researched — the sheet lands within the hour of a first visit
The cost sheet, the coworking prices and where nomads live are being researched for Cardiff now: a reporter model reads current listings and recent reports and files them with the month they hold for. Until then, the pieces below are the ground truth.
Where to live
7 pieces by the writers on the ground
Where to live · CardiffGrangetown, Cardiff: Ramen in a Bank, Mandi on Clare Road, and the Suburb Nobody Tells You AboutFocus on a suburb with good food and proximity to city center
Where to live · CardiffCanton, Cardiff: Curry, Chapter and a Bronze Seal on the City's Working Western EdgeDetailed walk through a lived-in suburb with local highlights
Where to live · CardiffRoath, Cardiff: a Victorian lake, a Syrian grill strip and the city's most honest high streetDescribes Roath's local life and authentic food scene for residents
Where to live · CardiffCathays, Cardiff: Red-Brick Terraces, Lebanese Mezza and the Grandest Civic Centre in BritainInsightful look at Cathays' character and amenities for residents
Where to live · CardiffFour Minutes from the City: Cardiff Bay and Butetown, Where the Coal Money WentDetailed history and vibe of Cardiff Bay for long-term living choice
Where to live · CardiffLlandaff, Cardiff: The Cathedral Village That Never Quite Joined the CityDescribes a village suburb with historic and local charm
Where to live · CardiffPontcanna, Cardiff: the Victorian village that became Wales's best dinner reservationExplains Pontcanna's dining scene and residential feel