Is Monterrey more expensive than Aguascalientes?

Monterrey is 26.3% more expensive than Aguascalientes overall. Rent is 108.7% higher, groceries 29.3% more expensive, and restaurants 17.8% more expensive.

Which city has better purchasing power, Aguascalientes or Monterrey?

Aguascalientes has a purchasing power index of 65.0 while Monterrey has 56.3 (NYC = 100). Aguascalientes offers better purchasing power.

Comparație a costului vieții · 2026

🇲🇽 Aguascalientes vs 🇲🇽 Monterrey

2026

Monterrey este 26.3% mai scump

Categorie	🇲🇽 Aguascalientes	🇲🇽 Monterrey	Diferență
Costul vieții	41.8	52.8	+26.3%
Chirie	11.5	24.0	+108.7%
Alimente	46.8	60.5	+29.3%
Restaurante	45.5	53.6	+17.8%
Putere de cumpărare	65.0	56.3	-13.4%

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