Cost of living in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico vs Memphis, Tennessee, United States
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Food | - 35% | |||
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Food in San Miguel de Allende (Mexico) is 35% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 192 ($9) | $13 | - 29% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 78 ($3.76) | $7 | - 48% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 42 ($2.03) | $3.27 | - 38% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 17 ($0.83) | $0.79 | + 5% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 38 ($1.81) | $2.17 | - 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 25 ($1.19) | $2.93 | - 59% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 114 ($5.50) | $5.55 | - 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 48 ($2.30) | $3.27 | - 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 20 ($0.98) | $1.63 | - 40% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 18 ($0.88) | $2.07 | - 57% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 177 ($9) | $14 | - 41% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 26 ($1.24) | $1.70 | - 27% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 29 ($1.41) | $1.91 | - 26% | |
Housing | - 39% | |||
Housing in San Miguel de Allende (Mexico) is 39% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 24,592 ($1,184) | $1,253 | - 6% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 12,289 ($592) | $936 | - 37% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 630 ($30) | $166 | - 82% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 19,028 ($916) | $989 | - 7% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 9,261 ($446) | $769 | - 42% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 354 ($17) | $96 | - 82% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 366 ($18) | $48 | - 63% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,646 ($368) | $299 | + 23% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,650 ($79) | $96 | - 17% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 136 ($7) | $12 | - 44% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 64 ($3.08) | $20 | - 85% | |
Clothes | + 23% | |||
Clothes in San Miguel de Allende (Mexico) is 23% more expensive than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 743 ($36) | $42 | - 16% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 1,050 ($51) | $33 | + 53% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,679 ($81) | $82 | - 2% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,789 ($86) | $103 | - 16% | |
Transportation | - 40% | |||
Transportation in San Miguel de Allende (Mexico) is 40% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 300,012 ($14,445) | $21,300 | - 32% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 ($0.92) | $0.58 | + 60% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 360 ($17) | $48 | - 64% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 293 ($14) | $13 | + 5% | |
Personal Care | - 47% | |||
Personal Care in San Miguel de Allende (Mexico) is 47% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 105 ($5.07) | $7 | - 30% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 171 ($8) | $8 | - 1% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 459 ($22) | $131 | - 83% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 53 ($2.55) | $5.89 | - 57% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 64 ($3.08) | $2.89 | + 7% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 55 ($2.65) | $4.96 | - 47% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 42 ($2.05) | $3.10 | - 34% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 48 ($2.31) | $1.56 | + 48% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 183 ($9) | $17 | - 49% | |
Entertainment | - 33% | |||
Entertainment in San Miguel de Allende (Mexico) is 33% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 402 ($19) | $44 | - 56% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 130 ($6) | $21 | - 71% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 826 ($40) | $124 | - 68% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 869 ($42) | $53 | - 21% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 94 ($4.52) | $10 | - 54% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 47 ($2.26) | $4.89 | - 54% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 34 ($1.62) | $4.21 | - 61% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 8,994 ($433) | $432 | + 0% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.11 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 774 ($37) | $34 | + 11% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 51 ($2.46) | $6 | - 59% | |
TOTAL | - 35% |

These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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Cost of living in San Miguel de Allende (Mexico) is 35% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $3,500 in Memphis, Tennessee you would need to make just about $2,261 (Mex$ 46,951) in San Miguel de Allende.
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