Is San Miguel de Allende more expensive than Cancun?

San Miguel de Allende is 6.7% more expensive than Cancun overall. Rent is 55.6% higher, groceries 20.0% more expensive, and restaurants 0.4% more expensive.

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

Cancun has a purchasing power index of 42.5 while San Miguel de Allende has 29.4 (NYC = 100). Cancun offers better purchasing power.

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇲🇽 Cancun vs 🇲🇽 San Miguel de Allende

2026

San Miguel de Allende is 6.7% more expensive

Category	🇲🇽 Cancun	🇲🇽 San Miguel de Allende	Difference
Cost of Living	49.5	52.8	+6.7%
Rent	16.9	26.3	+55.6%
Groceries	54.1	64.9	+20.0%
Restaurants	51.9	52.1	+0.4%
Purchasing Power	42.5	29.4	-30.8%

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