Is Aguascalientes more expensive than Rio de Janeiro?

Aguascalientes is 0.4% more expensive than Rio de Janeiro overall. Rent is 32.5% lower, groceries 14.6% more expensive, and restaurants 20.1% more expensive.

Which city has better purchasing power, Rio de Janeiro or Aguascalientes?

Rio de Janeiro has a purchasing power index of 43.5 while Aguascalientes has 66.0 (NYC = 100). Aguascalientes offers better purchasing power.

Rio de Janeiro vs Aguascalientes: Aguascalientes is 0.4% more expensive, rent 33% lower (2026)

Category	🇧🇷 Rio de Janeiro	🇲🇽 Aguascalientes	Difference
Cost of Living	25.6	25.7	+0.4%
Rent	15.7	10.6	-32.5%
Groceries	36.3	41.6	+14.6%
Restaurants	38.3	46.0	+20.1%
Purchasing Power	43.5	66.0	+51.7%

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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