Is Puerto Vallarta more expensive than Cancun?

Puerto Vallarta is 10.1% more expensive than Cancun overall. Rent is 48.0% higher, groceries 11.7% more expensive, and restaurants 10.7% more expensive.

Which city has better purchasing power, Cancun or Puerto Vallarta?

Cancun has a purchasing power index of 48.8 while Puerto Vallarta has 43.8 (NYC = 100). Cancun offers better purchasing power.

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇲🇽 Cancun vs 🇲🇽 Puerto Vallarta

2026

Puerto Vallarta is 10.1% more expensive

Category	🇲🇽 Cancun	🇲🇽 Puerto Vallarta	Difference
Cost of Living	49.5	54.5	+10.1%
Rent	17.9	26.5	+48.0%
Groceries	54.9	61.3	+11.7%
Restaurants	51.5	57.0	+10.7%
Purchasing Power	48.8	43.8	-10.2%

Data verified Q1 2026 · Source: Numbeo cost-of-living indices (NYC = 100 baseline) · Indices reflect relative costs; absolute prices vary by neighbourhood.