Is San Miguel de Allende more expensive than Alicante?

San Miguel de Allende is 0.2% more expensive than Alicante overall. Rent is 13.4% higher, groceries 13.5% more expensive, and restaurants 5.4% cheaper.

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

Alicante has a purchasing power index of 92.3 while San Miguel de Allende has 29.4 (NYC = 100). Alicante offers better purchasing power.

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇪🇸 Alicante vs 🇲🇽 San Miguel de Allende

2026

San Miguel de Allende is 0.2% more expensive

Category	🇪🇸 Alicante	🇲🇽 San Miguel de Allende	Difference
Cost of Living	52.7	52.8	+0.2%
Rent	23.2	26.3	+13.4%
Groceries	57.2	64.9	+13.5%
Restaurants	55.1	52.1	-5.4%
Purchasing Power	92.3	29.4	-68.1%

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