Is San Miguel de Allende more expensive than Cancun?

San Miguel de Allende is 9.7% more expensive than Cancun overall. Rent is 49.7% higher, groceries 23.1% more expensive, and restaurants 2.9% more expensive.

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

Cancun has a purchasing power index of 48.8 while San Miguel de Allende has 30.8 (NYC = 100). Cancun offers better purchasing power.

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇲🇽 Cancun vs 🇲🇽 San Miguel de Allende

2026

San Miguel de Allende is 9.7% more expensive

Category	🇲🇽 Cancun	🇲🇽 San Miguel de Allende	Difference
Cost of Living	49.5	54.3	+9.7%
Rent	17.9	26.8	+49.7%
Groceries	54.9	67.6	+23.1%
Restaurants	51.5	53.0	+2.9%
Purchasing Power	48.8	30.8	-36.9%

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