What is the cost of living in Guelph?

The cost of living in Guelph is 55.2% cheaper than New York City (index: 44.8). Groceries are 13.8% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 33.9% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately CAD 1,405 per month. Local purchasing power index is 121.1 (NYC = 100).

How much tax do you pay in Canada?

In Canada, a gross salary of CAD 80,629 per year results in approximately CAD 5,061 per month take-home pay after income tax and social contributions (effective rate: 24.7%). Use our Canada tax calculator for a personalised breakdown.

🇨🇦 Canada · #216 of 577 cities · 2026

Should I Move to Guelph?

Q: Should I move to Guelph?

Guelph, Canada has a cost of living 55.2% cheaper than New York City (index: 44.8). It is ranked #216 out of 577 cities globally. Local purchasing power is very strong (index: 121.1 vs NYC = 100). Workers in Canada earning CAD 80,629 gross take home approximately CAD 5,061/month after tax. Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

55.2% cheaper than NYC, and purchasing power is very strong.

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-55.2%

vs NYC

CAD 1,405

1-BR, city centre (estimated)

CAD 5,061

Net take-home

Very strong

Purchasing Power

Cost index: Numbeo, blended with Expatistan and LivingCost where available (NYC = 100) · Data from October 2026

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Cost breakdown: Guelph

Cost indices vs NYC = 100

Cost of Living

44.8 Mid-priced

Rent

33.0 Very affordable

Groceries

86.2 Above average

Restaurants

66.1 Moderate

Purchasing Power

121.1 Very strong

Estimated rent in Guelph

1-BR, city centre CAD 1,405/mo

1-BR, outside centre CAD 1,205/mo

3-BR, city centre CAD 2,445/mo

3-BR, outside centre CAD 2,062/mo

Save by going outside centre 14% cheaper

Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary. · 2026

Canada take-home pay

CAD 80,629 → CAD 5,061/Net take-home (24.7% effective rate, single filer)

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Considering alternatives?

Cities in the same country or region with a comparable cost of living.

🇨🇦 Edmonton

Canada

CoL index 44.6

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🇨🇦 Saskatoon

Canada

CoL index 44.6

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🇨🇦 Waterloo

Canada

CoL index 44.4

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