Is San Salvador more expensive than Aguascalientes?

San Salvador is 5.3% more expensive than Aguascalientes overall. Rent is 96.5% higher, groceries 10.3% more expensive, and restaurants 21.1% cheaper.

Which city has better purchasing power, Aguascalientes or San Salvador?

Aguascalientes has a purchasing power index of 65.0 while San Salvador has 21.2 (NYC = 100). Aguascalientes offers better purchasing power.

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇲🇽 Aguascalientes vs 🇸🇻 San Salvador

2026

San Salvador is 5.3% more expensive

Category	🇲🇽 Aguascalientes	🇸🇻 San Salvador	Difference
Cost of Living	41.8	44.0	+5.3%
Rent	11.5	22.6	+96.5%
Groceries	46.8	51.6	+10.3%
Restaurants	45.5	35.9	-21.1%
Purchasing Power	65.0	21.2	-67.4%

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

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