Cost of Living in Guelph
Summary of cost of living in Guelph, Canada:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,849.8$ (5,234.6C$), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,063.7$ (1,446.3C$), excluding rent.
- Guelph is 37.5% less expensive than New York (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Guelph is, on average, 64.6% lower than in New York.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 30.00 C$ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 100.00 C$ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 16.00 C$ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 7.25 C$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 8.38 C$ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.11 C$ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.35 C$ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.17 C$ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 11.32 C$ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.25 C$ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2.04 C$ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.37 C$ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.44 C$ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.43 C$ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 16.00 C$ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.53 C$ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.54 C$ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.98 C$ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.38 C$ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.79 C$ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.59 C$ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.20 C$ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.98 C$ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 20.00 C$ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 3.64 C$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.75 C$ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 15.00 C$ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.25 C$ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 85.00 C$ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.20 C$ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 4.02 C$ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 45.00 C$ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.71 C$ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 33,978.00 C$ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,784.12 C$ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 173.50 C$ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 73.50 C$ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 84.56 C$ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 72.86 C$ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 25.00 C$ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 15.00 C$ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,280.00 C$ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 24,000.00 C$ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 76.83 C$ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 52.50 C$ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 116.00 C$ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 172.50 C$ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,981.25 C$ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 2,000.00 C$ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,885.71 C$ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,783.33 C$ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 699.99 C$ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 699.99 C$ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,790.71 C$ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.05 |
Prices in Guelph
This city had 269 entries in the past 12 months by 35 different contributors.
Last update: 22 June 2025
Last update: 22 June 2025
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Nearby Cities:| Cost of Living in Cambridge | 12.37 miles |
| Cost of Living in Kitchener | 17.43 miles |
| Cost of Living in Waterloo | 20.62 miles |
| Cost of Living in Brantford | 29.46 miles |
| Cost of Living in Hamilton | 32.35 miles |
| Cost of Living in Brampton | 33.62 miles |
| Cost of Living in Burlington | 35.20 miles |
| Cost of Living in Oakville | 44.34 miles |
| Cost of Living in Vaughan | 58.90 miles |
| Cost of Living in Toronto | 59.09 miles |
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