Cost of living in Guelph, Canada vs Newcastle, Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guelph (Canada) is 10% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$15 (AU$15) | AU$17 | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$9 (AU$9) | AU$11 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (AU$7) | AU$4.99 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.80 (AU$2.80) | AU$1.27 | + 121% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.73 (AU$3.74) | AU$4.99 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.58 (AU$3.59) | AU$4.99 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$8 (AU$8) | AU$10 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.38 (AU$3.39) | AU$4.35 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$1.98 (AU$1.99) | AU$3.46 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.02 (AU$3.03) | AU$4.73 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$14 (AU$15) | AU$16 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.65 (AU$2.66) | AU$3.13 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.35 (AU$2.36) | AU$1.79 | + 32% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Guelph (Canada) is 17% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$1,856 (AU$1,860) | AU$2,461 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,472 (AU$1,475) | AU$1,879 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$213 (AU$213) | AU$140 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,164 (AU$1,166) | AU$1,843 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,145 (AU$1,148) | AU$1,301 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$144 (AU$144) | AU$92 | + 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$59 (AU$59) | AU$52 | + 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$415 (AU$416) | AU$573 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$113 (AU$113) | AU$177 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$9 (AU$9) | AU$12 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$16 (AU$16) | AU$28 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Guelph (Canada) is 35% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$67 (AU$67) | AU$100 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$33 (AU$33) | AU$60 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$102 (AU$102) | AU$157 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$147 (AU$147) | AU$117 | + 26% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Guelph (Canada) is 16% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$22,380 (AU$22,422) | AU$25,963 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.18 (AU$1.18) | AU$1.45 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$79 (AU$79) | AU$100 | - 21% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$28 (AU$28) | AU$21 | + 35% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Guelph (Canada) is about the same as in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$13 (AU$13) | AU$12 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$22 (AU$22) | AU$16 | + 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | AU$71 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$7 (AU$7) | AU$6 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.72 (AU$4.73) | AU$4.60 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.79 (AU$5.80) | AU$5.36 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.49 (AU$2.50) | AU$3.19 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.66 (AU$2.66) | AU$3.88 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$20 (AU$20) | AU$25 | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Guelph (Canada) is 34% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$51 (AU$51) | AU$52 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$25 (AU$26) | AU$27 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$171 (AU$172) | AU$162 | + 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$91 (AU$92) | AU$108 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$7 (AU$7) | AU$14 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.73 (AU$4.73) | AU$4.46 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (AU$7) | AU$7 | - 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$372 (AU$373) | AU$594 | - 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.27 (AU$0.27) | AU$0.83 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$39 (AU$40) | AU$53 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$12 (AU$12) | AU$27 | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 167 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Guelph (Canada) is 18% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$7,300 in Newcastle you would need to make just about AU$5,953 (C$5,942) in Guelph.
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