Is Santos more expensive than Aguascalientes?

Santos is 0.4% cheaper than Aguascalientes overall. Rent is 10.4% higher, groceries 12.3% cheaper, and restaurants 28.3% cheaper.

Which city has better purchasing power, Aguascalientes or Santos?

Aguascalientes has a purchasing power index of 66.0 while Santos has 42.9 (NYC = 100). Aguascalientes offers better purchasing power.

Aguascalientes vs Santos: Santos is 0.4% cheaper, rent 10% higher (2026)

Category	🇲🇽 Aguascalientes	🇧🇷 Santos	Difference
Cost of Living	25.7	25.6	-0.4%
Rent	10.6	11.7	+10.4%
Groceries	41.6	36.5	-12.3%
Restaurants	46.0	33.0	-28.3%
Purchasing Power	66.0	42.9	-35.0%

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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