Is San Miguel de Allende more expensive than Aguascalientes?

San Miguel de Allende is 29.9% more expensive than Aguascalientes overall. Rent is 133.0% higher, groceries 44.4% more expensive, and restaurants 16.5% more expensive.

Which city has better purchasing power, Aguascalientes or San Miguel de Allende?

Aguascalientes has a purchasing power index of 65.0 while San Miguel de Allende has 30.8 (NYC = 100). Aguascalientes offers better purchasing power.

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇲🇽 Aguascalientes vs 🇲🇽 San Miguel de Allende

2026

San Miguel de Allende is 29.9% more expensive

Category	🇲🇽 Aguascalientes	🇲🇽 San Miguel de Allende	Difference
Cost of Living	41.8	54.3	+29.9%
Rent	11.5	26.8	+133.0%
Groceries	46.8	67.6	+44.4%
Restaurants	45.5	53.0	+16.5%
Purchasing Power	65.0	30.8	-52.6%

Data verified Q1 2026 · Source: Numbeo cost-of-living indices (NYC = 100 baseline) · Indices reflect relative costs; absolute prices vary by neighbourhood.