Is Aguascalientes more expensive than Santos?

Aguascalientes is 0.4% more expensive than Santos overall. Rent is 9.4% lower, groceries 14.0% more expensive, and restaurants 39.4% more expensive.

Which city has better purchasing power, Santos or Aguascalientes?

Santos has a purchasing power index of 42.9 while Aguascalientes has 66.0 (NYC = 100). Aguascalientes offers better purchasing power.

Santos vs Aguascalientes: Aguascalientes is 0.4% more expensive, rent 9% lower (2026)

Category	🇧🇷 Santos	🇲🇽 Aguascalientes	Difference
Cost of Living	25.6	25.7	+0.4%
Rent	11.7	10.6	-9.4%
Groceries	36.5	41.6	+14.0%
Restaurants	33.0	46.0	+39.4%
Purchasing Power	42.9	66.0	+53.8%

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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