Cost of living in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

Summary of cost of living in San Miguel de Allende

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: Mex$ 61,366
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: Mex$ 33,658
    • WARNING!  These estimates are based on only a few data points. At the moment, you should treat them only as a best guess.

List of prices in San Miguel de Allende
Current as of Jul 2025.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district Mex$ 315
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) Mex$ 154
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast Mex$ 55
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk Mex$ 25
12 eggs, large Mex$ 64
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes Mex$ 27
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese Mex$ 128
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples Mex$ 59
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes Mex$ 26
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket Mex$ 26
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality Mex$ 265
2 liters of coca-cola Mex$ 33
Bread for 2 people for 1 day Mex$ 38
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area Mex$ 34,042
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area Mex$ 13,584
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat Mex$ 803
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area Mex$ 21,094
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area Mex$ 11,289
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio Mex$ 521
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) Mex$ 532
40” flat screen tv Mex$ 7,421
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) Mex$ 1,855
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) Mex$ 199
Hourly rate for cleaning help Mex$ 87
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) Mex$ 1,022
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) Mex$ 984
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) Mex$ 1,781
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes Mex$ 1,662
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new Mex$ 315,450
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas Mex$ 23
Monthly ticket public transport Mex$ 715
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) Mex$ 359
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) Mex$ 119
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) Mex$ 282
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) Mex$ 742
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) Mex$ 66
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) Mex$ 78
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) Mex$ 65
4 rolls of toilet paper Mex$ 32
Tube of toothpaste Mex$ 47
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city Mex$ 201
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub Mex$ 450
2 tickets to the movies Mex$ 129
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) Mex$ 773
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert Mex$ 781
1 cocktail drink in downtown club Mex$ 144
Cappuccino in expat area of the city Mex$ 68
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) Mex$ 49
Ipad wi-fi 128gb Mex$ 12,101
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) Mex$ 3.33
1 month of gym membership in business district Mex$ 672
1 package of marlboro cigarettes Mex$ 61
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on 97 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
Latest price update: July 13, 2025

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