Cost of living in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico vs Bordeaux, France
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Food | - 49% | |||
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Food in San Miguel de Allende (Mexico) is 49% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 192 (€8) | €16 | - 52% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 78 (€3.11) | €8 | - 63% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 42 (€1.68) | €6 | - 74% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 17 (€0.69) | €0.96 | - 28% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 38 (€1.50) | €2.79 | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 25 (€0.99) | €2.02 | - 51% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 114 (€4.55) | €5.36 | - 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 48 (€1.90) | €2.49 | - 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 20 (€0.81) | €1.60 | - 49% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 18 (€0.73) | €2.31 | - 68% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 177 (€7) | €7 | + 1% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 26 (€1.03) | €2.05 | - 50% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 29 (€1.17) | €1.09 | + 7% | |
Housing | - 38% | |||
Housing in San Miguel de Allende (Mexico) is 38% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 24,592 (€980) | €1,233 | - 21% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 12,289 (€490) | €912 | - 46% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 630 (€25) | €129 | - 81% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 19,028 (€758) | €750 | + 1% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 9,261 (€369) | €569 | - 35% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 354 (€14) | €143 | - 90% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 366 (€15) | €27 | - 46% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,646 (€305) | €357 | - 15% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,650 (€66) | €109 | - 40% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 136 (€5.40) | €9 | - 43% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 64 (€2.55) | €13 | - 80% | |
Clothes | - 11% | |||
Clothes in San Miguel de Allende (Mexico) is 11% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 743 (€30) | €79 | - 63% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 1,050 (€42) | €30 | + 39% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,679 (€67) | €86 | - 22% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,789 (€71) | €116 | - 39% | |
Transportation | - 50% | |||
Transportation in San Miguel de Allende (Mexico) is 50% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 300,012 (€11,953) | €25,406 | - 53% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (€0.76) | €1.37 | - 44% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 360 (€14) | €33 | - 57% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 293 (€12) | €17 | - 30% | |
Personal Care | - 29% | |||
Personal Care in San Miguel de Allende (Mexico) is 29% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 105 (€4.20) | €5.75 | - 27% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 171 (€7) | €7 | - 6% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 459 (€18) | €24 | - 24% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 53 (€2.11) | €4.71 | - 55% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 64 (€2.55) | €4.25 | - 40% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 55 (€2.19) | €3.63 | - 40% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 42 (€1.69) | €1.71 | - 1% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 48 (€1.91) | €1.99 | - 4% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 183 (€7) | €18 | - 60% | |
Entertainment | - 44% | |||
Entertainment in San Miguel de Allende (Mexico) is 44% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 402 (€16) | €38 | - 57% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 130 (€5.16) | €18 | - 72% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 826 (€33) | €87 | - 62% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 869 (€35) | €53 | - 35% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 94 (€3.74) | €9 | - 59% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 47 (€1.87) | €2.65 | - 29% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 34 (€1.34) | €5.93 | - 77% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 8,994 (€358) | €407 | - 12% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.15 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 774 (€31) | €52 | - 41% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 51 (€2.04) | €8 | - 73% | |
TOTAL | - 43% |

These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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Cost of living in San Miguel de Allende (Mexico) is 43% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,700 in Bordeaux you would need to make just about €2,116 (Mex$ 53,121) in San Miguel de Allende.
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