Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Guelph vs ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Kitchener

Kitchener is 2.0% more expensive

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Category ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Guelph ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Kitchener Difference
Cost of Living 44.8 45.7 +2.0%
Rent 33.0 28.8 -12.7%
Groceries 86.2 70.5 -18.2%
Restaurants 66.1 65.9 -0.3%
Purchasing Power 121.1 122.0 +0.7%
Data from October 2026 · Cost of living: Numbeo, blended with Expatistan and LivingCost where available. Rent, groceries, restaurants and purchasing power: Numbeo (NYC = 100) · Indices reflect relative costs; absolute prices vary by neighbourhood.
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