Is San Miguel de Allende more expensive than Aguascalientes?

San Miguel de Allende is 30.0% more expensive than Aguascalientes overall. Rent is 132.7% higher, groceries 44.9% more expensive, and restaurants 18.1% more expensive.

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

Aguascalientes has a purchasing power index of 62.1 while San Miguel de Allende has 29.4 (NYC = 100). Aguascalientes offers better purchasing power.

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇲🇽 Aguascalientes vs 🇲🇽 San Miguel de Allende

2026

San Miguel de Allende is 30.0% more expensive

Category	🇲🇽 Aguascalientes	🇲🇽 San Miguel de Allende	Difference
Cost of Living	40.6	52.8	+30.0%
Rent	11.3	26.3	+132.7%
Groceries	44.8	64.9	+44.9%
Restaurants	44.1	52.1	+18.1%
Purchasing Power	62.1	29.4	-52.7%

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