San Miguel de Allende

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Explore the history, neighborhoods, food, and culture of San Miguel de Allende.

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☀️ Weather Forecast

Sun Mar 1
30°C / 86°F
Low: 7°C / 44°F
Mon Mar 2
29°C / 85°F
Low: 4°C / 38°F
Tue Mar 3
29°C / 83°F
Low: 3°C / 37°F

📊 Core Metrics

Rent (1BD)
$698
Per Month (USD)
Safety Score
4.0
Out of 10
Internet
88
Mbps Avg
ℹ️ Data Accuracy & Sources

Rent: Sourced from live listings (Zyla Labs), government databases (HUD/CMHC), or regional economic estimates.
Safety: Aggregated from national crime statistics and State Department advisory levels.
Note: Prices are estimates only and may vary by neighborhood.

🌍 Demographics

  • Population174,615
  • Region
  • ClimateTropical
  • Elevation1,917 m

💰 Cost of Living Breakdown

Housing & Utilities

  • Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)$48.14
  • Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher)$42.36
  • Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)$44.66
  • 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre$1,216.81
  • 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre$697.70
  • 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre$2,654.22
  • 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre$1,592.72
  • Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre$269.09
  • Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre$159.29

Transportation

  • One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)$0.47
  • Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price)$6.99
  • Taxi Start (Standard Tariff)$4.66
  • Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff)$6.97
  • Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff)$8.74
  • Gasoline (1 Liter)$1.45
  • Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car)$22,544.11
  • Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car)$25,670.08
  • Cinema Ticket (International Release)$6.99

Food & Groceries

  • Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant$15.73
  • Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks)$45.15
  • Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal)$9.61
  • Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint)$3.38
  • Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)$4.08
  • Cappuccino (Regular Size)$4.04
  • Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle)$1.60
  • Bottled Water (12 oz)$0.97
  • Milk (Regular, 1 Liter)$1.55
  • Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf)$3.13
  • White Rice (1 lb)$0.88
  • Eggs (12, Large Size)$2.82
  • Local Cheese (1 lb)$4.02
  • Chicken Fillets (1 lb)$5.95
  • Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb)$8.81
  • Apples (1 lb)$1.91
  • Bananas (1 lb)$0.77
  • Oranges (1 lb)$1.39
  • Tomatoes (1 lb)$1.37
  • Potatoes (1 lb)$1.26
  • Onions (1 lb)$1.52
  • Lettuce (1 Head)$1.18
  • Bottled Water (50 oz)$1.42
  • Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)$17.48
  • Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle)$2.60
  • Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro)$4.66

Lifestyle & Entertainment

  • Monthly Fitness Club Membership$47.10
  • Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child$378.66
  • International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child$5,242.95
  • Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar)$69.91
  • Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)$120.39
  • Men's Leather Business Shoes$155.35

Other

  • Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data)$16.99
  • Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M)$64.08
  • Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)$660.22

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