🇨🇦 Canada · #181 of 546 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Guelph

5.1% above the Canada average

Ranked #181 of 546 cities · More expensive than 66.8% of cities worldwide

Compared to Canada average

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Guelph

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom CAD 1,373/mo ≈ $968 CAD 1,030/mo ≈ $726 25%
3-Bedroom CAD 2,390/mo ≈ $1,685 CAD 1,793/mo ≈ $1,264 25%
Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary. · 2026

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
+5.1% Average
Rent
+1.8% Average
Groceries
+11.9% Expensive
Restaurants
+3.0% Average
Purchasing Power
+0.1% Average

Living in Guelph: What to Expect

Guelph is average by global standards (ranked #181 of 546 cities). It is 5.1% more expensive than the Canada average, based on 25 cities.

Groceries are expensive, while dining out is average. Rent offers the best value, while Groceries is the priciest.

Local purchasing power is limited — residents can afford fewer goods and services than in most cities.

Workers in Canada earning CAD 81,202 gross take home CAD 5,179/month after tax (23.5% effective rate). See full Canada tax calculator →

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