Cost of living in Guelph, Canada vs The Hague, Netherlands
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| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guelph (Canada) is 17% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$15 (€9) | €15 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$9 (€6) | €8 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (€4.44) | €4.80 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.85 (€1.84) | €1.04 | + 77% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.73 (€2.41) | €3.22 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.58 (€2.31) | €2.46 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$8 (€5.27) | €7 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.38 (€2.19) | €2.51 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.05 (€1.32) | €1.88 | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.17 (€2.05) | €1.27 | + 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$15 (€10) | €8 | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.60 (€1.68) | €2.41 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$1.92 (€1.24) | €1.65 | - 25% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Guelph (Canada) is 21% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$1,856 (€1,200) | €1,740 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,472 (€952) | €1,413 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$213 (€137) | €167 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,164 (€752) | €1,102 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,145 (€740) | €770 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$144 (€93) | €96 | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$59 (€38) | €30 | + 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$415 (€268) | €545 | - 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$113 (€73) | €153 | - 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$9 (€5.56) | €10 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$16 (€10) | €14 | - 24% | |
| Clothes | - 52% | |||
| Clothes in Guelph (Canada) is 52% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$67 (€44) | €95 | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$33 (€21) | €46 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$103 (€67) | €125 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$147 (€95) | €164 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Guelph (Canada) is 43% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$22,380 (€14,465) | €26,204 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.19 (€0.77) | €1.64 | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$79 (€51) | €89 | - 42% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$28 (€18) | €22 | - 20% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Guelph (Canada) is about the same as in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$13 (€8) | €5.90 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$22 (€14) | €12 | + 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | €36 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$7 (€4.54) | €4.09 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.72 (€3.05) | €3.21 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.79 (€3.74) | €3.69 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.49 (€1.61) | €1.66 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.66 (€1.72) | €2.38 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$20 (€13) | €23 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Guelph (Canada) is 26% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$51 (€33) | €45 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$25 (€16) | €24 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$171 (€111) | €94 | + 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$91 (€59) | €73 | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$7 (€4.64) | €9 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.73 (€3.05) | €2.98 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (€4.20) | €4.40 | - 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$372 (€241) | €499 | - 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.20 (€0.13) | €0.19 | - 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$39 (€26) | €44 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$12 (€8) | €7 | + 13% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 310 prices entered by 32 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €5,700 in The Hague you would need to make just about €4,079 (C$6,311) in Guelph.
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