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Cost of Living in San Miguel de Allende
Monthly Total
$1,481
$25,918
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$462
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$34
Based on a typical lifestyle for international residents: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 5/6/2026.
Monthly Cost Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood
$462
$8,085
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$115
$2,013
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$140
$2,450
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$72
$1,260
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$390
$6,825
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$191
$3,343
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$80
$1,400
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$30
$525
Monthly Total
$1,481
$25,918
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