Cost of living in Guelph, Canada vs Turin, Italy
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Food | + 1% | |||
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Food in Guelph (Canada) is about the same as in Turin (Italy) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$15 (€9) | €12 | - 18% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$9 (€6) | €8 | - 26% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (€4.46) | €4.03 | + 11% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.85 (€1.85) | €1.19 | + 56% | |
12 eggs, large | C$3.73 (€2.42) | €3.09 | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.58 (€2.32) | €2.03 | + 15% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$8 (€5.29) | €5.73 | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.38 (€2.19) | €1.47 | + 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.05 (€1.33) | €1.23 | + 8% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.17 (€2.06) | €1.23 | + 68% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$15 (€10) | €7 | + 39% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.60 (€1.68) | €1.92 | - 12% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$1.92 (€1.25) | €0.96 | + 31% | |
Housing | + 31% | |||
Housing in Guelph (Canada) is 31% more expensive than in Turin (Italy) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$1,856 (€1,205) | €917 | + 31% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,472 (€955) | €659 | + 45% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$213 (€138) | €153 | - 10% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,164 (€755) | €541 | + 40% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,145 (€743) | €441 | + 68% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$144 (€93) | €87 | + 7% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$59 (€38) | €24 | + 57% | |
40” flat screen tv | C$415 (€269) | €364 | - 26% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$113 (€73) | €91 | - 19% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$9 (€5.58) | €7 | - 17% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$16 (€11) | €10 | + 8% | |
Clothes | - 37% | |||
Clothes in Guelph (Canada) is 37% cheaper than in Turin (Italy) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$67 (€44) | €79 | - 45% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$33 (€21) | €37 | - 42% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$103 (€67) | €74 | - 9% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$147 (€96) | €120 | - 20% | |
Transportation | - 0% | |||
Transportation in Guelph (Canada) is about the same as in Turin (Italy) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$22,380 (€14,522) | €22,398 | - 35% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.19 (€0.77) | €1.44 | - 46% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | C$79 (€51) | €38 | + 36% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$28 (€18) | €13 | + 38% | |
Personal Care | + 11% | |||
Personal Care in Guelph (Canada) is 11% more expensive than in Turin (Italy) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$13 (€8) | €7 | + 17% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$22 (€14) | €8 | + 76% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | €100 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$7 (€4.56) | €4.62 | - 1% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.72 (€3.07) | €2.95 | + 4% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.79 (€3.76) | €2.53 | + 49% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.49 (€1.62) | €1.72 | - 6% | |
Tube of toothpaste | C$2.66 (€1.73) | €2.07 | - 16% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$20 (€13) | €17 | - 25% | |
Entertainment | - 11% | |||
Entertainment in Guelph (Canada) is 11% cheaper than in Turin (Italy) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$51 (€33) | €30 | + 10% | |
2 tickets to the movies | C$25 (€17) | €16 | + 5% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$171 (€111) | €85 | + 30% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$91 (€59) | €66 | - 11% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$7 (€4.66) | €9 | - 46% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.73 (€3.07) | €1.56 | + 97% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (€4.22) | €4.50 | - 6% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$372 (€241) | €485 | - 50% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.20 (€0.13) | €0.16 | - 17% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | C$39 (€26) | €41 | - 37% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$12 (€8) | €5.42 | + 44% | |
TOTAL | + 5% |

These prices were last updated on January 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Guelph (Canada) is 5% more expensive than in Turin (Italy)
For example, you would need at least €3,139 (C$4,838) in Guelph to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €3,000 in Turin.
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