Is San Miguel de Allende more expensive than Guadalajara?

San Miguel de Allende is 16.3% more expensive than Guadalajara overall. Rent is 34.2% higher, groceries 26.0% more expensive, and restaurants 4.0% more expensive.

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

Guadalajara has a purchasing power index of 43.4 while San Miguel de Allende has 29.4 (NYC = 100). Guadalajara offers better purchasing power.

Comparație a costului vieții · 2026

🇲🇽 Guadalajara vs 🇲🇽 San Miguel de Allende

2026

San Miguel de Allende este 16.3% mai scump

Categorie	🇲🇽 Guadalajara	🇲🇽 San Miguel de Allende	Diferență
Costul vieții	45.4	52.8	+16.3%
Chirie	19.6	26.3	+34.2%
Alimente	51.5	64.9	+26.0%
Restaurante	50.1	52.1	+4.0%
Putere de cumpărare	43.4	29.4	-32.3%

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