Cost of Living Comparison Between Guelph and Toronto 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Toronto are 6.0% higher than in Guelph (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Toronto are 14.4% higher than in Guelph | |
| Rent Prices in Toronto are 30.8% higher than in Guelph | |
| Restaurant Prices in Toronto are 18.6% higher than in Guelph | |
| Groceries Prices in Toronto are 0.7% higher than in Guelph | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Toronto is 4.4% higher than in Guelph | |
Restaurants | Guelph Edit |
Toronto Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 C$ | 25.00 C$ | +25.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 100.00 C$ | 120.00 C$ | +20.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 15.00 C$ | 15.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 9.00 C$ | 8.00 C$ | -11.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 8.00 C$ | 9.75 C$ | +21.9 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 4.50 C$ | 5.44 C$ | +20.8 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.56 C$ | 2.92 C$ | +14.0 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.17 C$ | 2.24 C$ | +3.3 % |
Markets | Guelph Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 8.93 C$ | 15.88 C$ | +77.9 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.15 C$ | 3.44 C$ | +9.2 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 3.45 C$ | 2.14 C$ | -38.0 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.96 C$ | 4.82 C$ | +21.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.85 C$ | 6.89 C$ | +17.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.38 C$ | 7.71 C$ | +76.1 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 16.00 C$ | 8.89 C$ | -44.4 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.77 C$ | 2.44 C$ | -11.9 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.80 C$ | 0.93 C$ | +15.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.30 C$ | 2.53 C$ | +10.3 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.48 C$ | 2.31 C$ | -6.7 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 2.16 C$ | 1.65 C$ | -23.6 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.70 C$ | 1.73 C$ | +1.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 2.85 C$ | 3.13 C$ | +9.9 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.65 C$ | 2.49 C$ | +51.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 18.00 C$ | 19.00 C$ | +5.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 4.29 C$ | 3.42 C$ | -20.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.62 C$ | 3.82 C$ | +5.3 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 15.00 C$ | 20.00 C$ | +33.4 % |
Transportation | Guelph Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.00 C$ | 3.35 C$ | +11.7 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 85.00 C$ | 156.00 C$ | +83.5 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.00 C$ | 5.00 C$ | +66.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 4.02 C$ | 2.82 C$ | -30.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 50.00 C$ | 31.00 C$ | -38.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.80 C$ | 6.11 C$ | +5.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 33,978.00 C$ | 34,256.00 C$ | +0.8 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 27,209.76 C$ | 30,429.24 C$ | +11.8 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Guelph Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 207.50 C$ | 164.02 C$ | -21.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 63.57 C$ | 64.35 C$ | +1.2 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 75.00 C$ | 73.13 C$ | -2.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Guelph Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 73.75 C$ | 70.76 C$ | -4.1 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 30.00 C$ | 29.11 C$ | -3.0 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 15.00 C$ | 18.00 C$ | +20.0 % |
Childcare | Guelph Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,225.00 C$ | 1,545.84 C$ | +26.2 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 14,000.00 C$ | 24,963.85 C$ | +78.3 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Guelph Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 61.25 C$ | 81.98 C$ | +33.8 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 49.33 C$ | 50.03 C$ | +1.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 116.00 C$ | 138.95 C$ | +19.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 168.25 C$ | 165.42 C$ | -1.7 % |
Rent Per Month | Guelph Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,997.78 C$ | 2,527.53 C$ | +26.5 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,975.00 C$ | 2,231.16 C$ | +13.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,128.57 C$ | 4,533.90 C$ | +44.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,837.50 C$ | 3,650.74 C$ | +28.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Guelph Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 766.66 C$ | 1,303.09 C$ | +70.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 699.99 C$ | 1,019.91 C$ | +45.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | Guelph Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,008.33 C$ | 4,789.34 C$ | +19.5 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 7.29 | 6.54 | -10.2 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 53 | 759 |
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| Cost of Living in Guelph | 58.38 miles |
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