Cost of Living in Guelph
Summary of cost of living in Guelph, Canada:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,825.3$ (5,296.8C$), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,039.6$ (1,439.5C$), excluding rent.
- Guelph is 30.6% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Guelph is, on average, 41.8% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 30.00 C$ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 100.00 C$ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 16.00 C$ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 7.00 C$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 8.00 C$ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 5.17 C$ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.06 C$ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 1.80 C$ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 2.66 C$ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 3.55 C$ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 2.54 C$ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 4.44 C$ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.56 C$ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6.79 C$ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 14.83 C$ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.19 C$ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.54 C$ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.76 C$ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 1.85 C$ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 1.70 C$ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 1.59 C$ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 3.36 C$ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 2.24 C$ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 20.00 C$ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 4.10 C$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 4.67 C$ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 15.49 C$ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.25 C$ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 85.00 C$ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 3.88 C$ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 4.18 C$ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 40.00 C$ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.46 C$ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 39,540.00 C$ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 27,188.68 C$ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 178.54 C$ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 66.11 C$ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 80.67 C$ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 79.17 C$ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 25.00 C$ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 15.00 C$ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 1,150.00 C$ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 24,000.00 C$ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 84.20 C$ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 50.00 C$ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 121.25 C$ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 178.00 C$ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,037.50 C$ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 2,008.33 C$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 3,100.00 C$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 2,790.00 C$ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 652.14 C$ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 627.49 C$ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,426.85 C$ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.76 |
Prices in Guelph
This city had 360 entries in the past 12 months by 39 different contributors.
Last update: 4 December 2025
Last update: 4 December 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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