Is Rio de Janeiro more expensive than Aguascalientes?

Rio de Janeiro is 0.4% cheaper than Aguascalientes overall. Rent is 48.1% higher, groceries 12.7% cheaper, and restaurants 16.7% cheaper.

Which city has better purchasing power, Aguascalientes or Rio de Janeiro?

Aguascalientes has a purchasing power index of 66.0 while Rio de Janeiro has 43.5 (NYC = 100). Aguascalientes offers better purchasing power.

Aguascalientes vs Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro is 0.4% cheaper, rent 48% higher (2026)

Category	🇲🇽 Aguascalientes	🇧🇷 Rio de Janeiro	Difference
Cost of Living	25.7	25.6	-0.4%
Rent	10.6	15.7	+48.1%
Groceries	41.6	36.3	-12.7%
Restaurants	46.0	38.3	-16.7%
Purchasing Power	66.0	43.5	-34.1%

Data from March – October 2026 · Cost of living: Numbeo, blended with Expatistan and LivingCost where available. Rent, groceries, restaurants and purchasing power: Numbeo (NYC = 100) · Indices reflect relative costs; absolute prices vary by neighbourhood.

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