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Cost of living in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico compared to Zaragoza, Spain
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Food | - 25% | |||
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Food in San Miguel de Allende (Mexico) is 25% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 130 (€5.67) | €10 | - 43% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 76 (€3.30) | €7 | - 49% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 47 (€2.04) | €3.46 | - 41% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 17 (€0.74) | €0.79 | - 6% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 36 (€1.57) | €2.16 | - 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 18 (€0.80) | €1.61 | - 50% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 123 (€5.39) | €4.80 | + 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 58 (€2.52) | €1.83 | + 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 19 (€0.85) | €1.72 | - 51% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 17 (€0.75) | €1.03 | - 27% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 150 (€7) | €6.00 | + 9% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 30 (€1.30) | €1.51 | - 14% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 29 (€1.27) | €0.82 | + 55% | |
Housing | - 26% | |||
Housing in San Miguel de Allende (Mexico) is 26% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 19,760 (€862) | €940 | - 8% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 8,895 (€388) | €690 | - 44% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 377 (€16) | €170 | - 90% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 17,512 (€764) | €500 | + 53% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 9,531 (€416) | €369 | + 13% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 225 (€10) | €85 | - 88% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 338 (€15) | €33 | - 55% | |
40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 12,938 (€565) | €480 | + 18% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,333 (€58) | €68 | - 14% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 108 (€4.69) | €7 | - 33% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 52 (€2.28) | €10 | - 78% | |
Clothes | + 13% | |||
Clothes in San Miguel de Allende (Mexico) is 13% more expensive than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 653 (€28) | €91 | - 69% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 1,276 (€56) | €30 | + 86% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,769 (€77) | €79 | - 2% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 600 (€26) | €74 | - 65% | |
Transportation | - 55% | |||
Transportation in San Miguel de Allende (Mexico) is 55% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 216,667 (€9,454) | €21,300 | - 56% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 16 (€0.70) | €1.47 | - 53% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 354 (€15) | €43 | - 64% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 298 (€13) | €14 | - 9% | |
Personal Care | - 22% | |||
Personal Care in San Miguel de Allende (Mexico) is 22% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 106 (€4.64) | €5.11 | - 9% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 206 (€9) | €3.98 | + 125% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 425 (€19) | €60 | - 69% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 64 (€2.79) | €4.78 | - 42% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 60 (€2.62) | €2.11 | + 24% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 54 (€2.35) | €3.08 | - 24% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 53 (€2.31) | €1.39 | + 66% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 57 (€2.49) | €1.93 | + 29% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 189 (€8) | €10 | - 18% | |
Entertainment | - 23% | |||
Entertainment in San Miguel de Allende (Mexico) is 23% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 377 (€16) | €27 | - 39% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 126 (€5.49) | €14 | - 62% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 567 (€25) | €49 | - 49% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 617 (€27) | €36 | - 25% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 89 (€3.90) | €6 | - 40% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 40 (€1.74) | €1.58 | + 10% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 29 (€1.28) | €2.75 | - 54% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | €526 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.12 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 940 (€41) | €42 | - 2% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 50 (€2.16) | €4.80 | - 55% | |
TOTAL | - 31% |

These prices were last updated on April 27, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in San Miguel de Allende (Mexico) is 31% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€3,100
in Zaragoza
you would need to make just about €2,133
(Mex$ 48,875)
in San Miguel de Allende.
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