Is San Miguel de Allende more expensive than Queretaro?

San Miguel de Allende is 9.3% more expensive than Queretaro overall. Rent is 42.6% higher, groceries 16.6% more expensive, and restaurants 7.9% more expensive.

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

Queretaro has a purchasing power index of 52.4 while San Miguel de Allende has 30.8 (NYC = 100). Queretaro offers better purchasing power.

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇲🇽 Queretaro vs 🇲🇽 San Miguel de Allende

2026

San Miguel de Allende is 9.3% more expensive

Category	🇲🇽 Queretaro	🇲🇽 San Miguel de Allende	Difference
Cost of Living	49.7	54.3	+9.3%
Rent	18.8	26.8	+42.6%
Groceries	58.0	67.6	+16.6%
Restaurants	49.1	53.0	+7.9%
Purchasing Power	52.4	30.8	-41.2%

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