Is San Miguel de Allende more expensive than Queretaro?

San Miguel de Allende is 9.5% more expensive than Queretaro overall. Rent is 42.2% higher, groceries 17.1% more expensive, and restaurants 10.4% more expensive.

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

Queretaro has a purchasing power index of 50.1 while San Miguel de Allende has 29.4 (NYC = 100). Queretaro offers better purchasing power.

Comparație a costului vieții · 2026

🇲🇽 Queretaro vs 🇲🇽 San Miguel de Allende

2026

San Miguel de Allende este 9.5% mai scump

Categorie	🇲🇽 Queretaro	🇲🇽 San Miguel de Allende	Diferență
Costul vieții	48.2	52.8	+9.5%
Chirie	18.5	26.3	+42.2%
Alimente	55.4	64.9	+17.1%
Restaurante	47.2	52.1	+10.4%
Putere de cumpărare	50.1	29.4	-41.3%

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