Guelph

Overall Score

3.5

The Canadian city of Huyloi is part of the province called Ontario. It is the seat of the Administration of the Province of Wellington, but it is not, however, part of the province, but is a separate municipality.

Before Europeans began to colonize this area, local tribes viewed it as a non-territorial zone. Representatives of these tribes would come there on certain days to trade. In the nineteenth and nineteenth century, the current city was chosen as the site for a station called “Canada Company”. The city was founded in 1827.  The name of the city is derived from the Hanoverian denomination, which ruled Great Britain at the time. At that time, King George IV ruled there, and his ancestors were the Welsh family. Guelfen is one of the historical variants of the family. It is also called Guylölf “The Kings City”. Some of the highlights of the city are: the Arthurian Museum, Lake Guelph, the Church of the Immaculate Ice, and others.

100 USD = 143.75 CAD

Overall Score

3.5
  • Air quality: 26 US AQI Good. Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.
  • Tap water: Yes, safe to drink
  • Religious government: Non-religious
  • Population: 130,000 people
  • GDP: $42,154 / year
  • Foreigners can own real estate: Yes
  • Power outlets: 115V60Hz
  • Internet: 23 Mbps
  • Best wireless: Rogers Wireless
  • Pay without cash: Yes, cards OK almost everywhere
  • Tipping: In Canada, tipping is expected, and is meant to keep encouraging good service. A gratuity of between 15% and 20% of the bill before tax, depending on the level of service. Tip 15% for normal service, 20% for exceptional service.
  • Apartment listings: Rent Seeker
  • Apartments: Airbnb
  • Hotels: Booking.com
  • More hotels: Hotels.com
  • Best coffee 24/7: 349
  • Best coffee: Tim Hortons
  • Best taxi: Uber
  • Online electronics shop: Best Buy
  • Best hospital: Guelph General Hospital
  • Best short-haul air carrier: KLM
  • Best intl air carrier: KLM
  • Monthly costs for expat: $1900
  • Monthly costs for family: $4100
  • Monthly costs for local: $1150
  • Meal: $12
  • Small Cola: $1.8
  • Beer 1 Pint: $4
  • Coffee: $3.5


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