Is San Miguel de Allende more expensive than Guadalajara?

San Miguel de Allende is 16.5% more expensive than Guadalajara overall. Rent is 34.7% higher, groceries 25.9% more expensive, and restaurants 2.9% more expensive.

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

Guadalajara has a purchasing power index of 45.4 while San Miguel de Allende has 30.8 (NYC = 100). Guadalajara offers better purchasing power.

Comparație a costului vieții · 2026

🇲🇽 Guadalajara vs 🇲🇽 San Miguel de Allende

2026

San Miguel de Allende este 16.5% mai scump

Categorie	🇲🇽 Guadalajara	🇲🇽 San Miguel de Allende	Diferență
Costul vieții	46.6	54.3	+16.5%
Chirie	19.9	26.8	+34.7%
Alimente	53.7	67.6	+25.9%
Restaurante	51.5	53.0	+2.9%
Putere de cumpărare	45.4	30.8	-32.2%

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