Is San Miguel de Allende more expensive than Mexico City?

San Miguel de Allende is 7.1% more expensive than Mexico City overall. Rent is 2.6% lower, groceries 12.3% more expensive, and restaurants 7.2% more expensive.

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

Mexico City has a purchasing power index of 49.5 while San Miguel de Allende has 29.4 (NYC = 100). Mexico City offers better purchasing power.

Porównanie kosztów utrzymania · 2026

🇲🇽 Mexico City vs 🇲🇽 San Miguel de Allende

2026

San Miguel de Allende jest 7.1% droższe

Kategoria	🇲🇽 Mexico City	🇲🇽 San Miguel de Allende	Różnica
Koszty utrzymania	49.3	52.8	+7.1%
Czynsz	27.0	26.3	-2.6%
Artykuły spożywcze	57.8	64.9	+12.3%
Restauracje	48.6	52.1	+7.2%
Siła nabywcza	49.5	29.4	-40.6%

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