Cost of Living in Guelph
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Summary of cost of living in Guelph, Canada:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,812.6$ (5,206.7C$), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,054.4$ (1,440.0C$), excluding rent.
- Guelph is 39.5% less expensive than New York (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Guelph is, on average, 65.7% lower than in New York.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 27.50 C$ | |
| 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) | 7.00 C$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 8.00 C$ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.09 C$ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.46 C$ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.42 C$ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 10.49 C$ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.25 C$ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2.04 C$ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.21 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) | 17.75 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) | 5.88 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 | 180.00 C$ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 73.50 C$ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 84.25 C$ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 74.38 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 | 15,000.00 C$ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 85.17 C$ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 52.50 C$ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 116.67 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 | 2,039.09 C$ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 2,000.00 C$ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,837.50 C$ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,687.50 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) | 4,816.87 C$ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.55 |
Prices in Guelph
This city had 261 entries in the past 12 months by 34 different contributors.
Last update: 4 June 2025
Last update: 4 June 2025
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Distribution of Expenses Using Our Statistical Model:
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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Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant 27.50 C$ 20.00-35.00
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course 100.00 C$ 85.00-600.00
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) 16.00 C$ 14.50-19.00
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) 7.00 C$ 7.00-9.00
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) 8.00 C$ 8.00-9.00
Cappuccino (regular) 5.09 C$ 3.50-7.00
Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) 2.46 C$ 1.75-3.00
Water (0.33 liter bottle) 2.42 C$ 2.00-3.00
Markets Edit
Milk (regular), (1 liter) 2.77 C$ 1.45-4.99
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) 3.58 C$ 3.00-5.00
Rice (white), (1kg) 4.50 C$ 2.00-15.43
Eggs (regular) (12) 4.21 C$ 3.00-5.99
Local Cheese (1kg) 12.00 C$ 6.00-15.58
Chicken Fillets (1kg) 11.97 C$ 8.82-35.14
Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) 35.27 C$ 7.00-74.96
Apples (1kg) 5.58 C$ 2.49-11.02
Banana (1kg) 1.19 C$ 0.67-1.96
Oranges (1kg) 4.37 C$ 1.88-7.91
Tomato (1kg) 3.04 C$ 1.88-4.41
Potato (1kg) 3.95 C$ 1.32-8.80
Onion (1kg) 3.50 C$ 2.20-4.00
Lettuce (1 head) 3.20 C$ 2.22-5.00
Water (1.5 liter bottle) 1.98 C$ 0.99-2.45
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 17.75 C$ 14.00-24.00
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) 3.64 C$ 3.00-4.29
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) 3.75 C$ 3.25-4.00
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) 15.00 C$ 14.50-15.49
Transportation Edit
One-way Ticket (Local Transport) 3.25 C$ 3.00-3.25
Monthly Pass (Regular Price) 85.00 C$ 80.00-96.00
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) 3.20 C$ 3.00-8.00
Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) 2.50 C$ 2.40-2.60
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) 45.00 C$ 40.00-50.00
Gasoline (1 liter) 1.55 C$ 1.40-1.63
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) 33,978.00 C$ 33,978.00-33,978.00
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) 28,784.12 C$ 27,382.58-30,500.00
Utilities (Monthly) Edit
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment 180.00 C$ 150.00-212.50
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data 73.50 C$ 35.00-100.00
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) 84.25 C$ 65.00-100.00
Sports And Leisure Edit
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 74.38 C$ 25.00-100.00
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) 25.00 C$ 0.00-30.00
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat 15.00 C$ 15.00-15.00
Childcare Edit
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child 1,280.00 C$ 500.00-1,700.00
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child 15,000.00 C$
Clothing And Shoes Edit
1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) 85.17 C$ 50.00-100.00
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) 52.50 C$ 40.00-65.00
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 116.67 C$ 80.00-165.00
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes 172.50 C$ 80.00-250.00
Rent Per Month Edit
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre 2,039.09 C$ 1,800.00-2,400.00
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre 2,000.00 C$ 1,850.00-2,250.00
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre 2,837.50 C$ 2,500.00-3,500.00
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre 2,687.50 C$ 2,400.00-3,000.00
Buy Apartment Price Edit
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre 7,534.74 C$ 5,381.96-9,687.52
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 7,534.74 C$ 6,458.35-9,687.52
Salaries And Financing Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 4,816.87 C$
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate 6.55 4.45-6.90
Prices in Guelph
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Last update: 4 June 2025
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Distribution of Expenses Using Our Statistical Model:
Buy Apartment Price
Transportation
Clothing And Shoes
Sports And Leisure
Markets
Utilities (Monthly)
Rent Per Month
Restaurants
7.7%
27.7%
16.9%
30.5%
7.1%
Category Amount in USD
Buy Apartment Price 220.3
Transportation 440.65
Clothing And Shoes 109.2
Sports And Leisure 245.64
Markets 1,584.91
Utilities (Monthly) 408.04
Rent Per Month 1,747.68
Restaurants 967.44
Nearby Cities:
Cost of Living in Cambridge 19.91 km
Cost of Living in Kitchener 28.06 km
Cost of Living in Waterloo 33.18 km
Cost of Living in Brantford 47.40 km
Cost of Living in Hamilton 52.07 km
Cost of Living in Brampton 54.11 km
Cost of Living in Burlington 56.65 km
Cost of Living in Oakville 71.36 km
Cost of Living in Vaughan 94.80 km
Cost of Living in Toronto 95.09 km
This Page in Other Languages:
DeutschLebenshaltungskosten in Guelph
PortuguêsCusto de Vida em Guelph
ItalianoCosto della Vita a Guelph
FrançaisCoût de la Vie à Guelph
EspañolCosto de Vida en Guelph
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