Is Puerto Vallarta more expensive than Cancun?

Puerto Vallarta is 15.2% more expensive than Cancun overall. Rent is 44.8% higher, groceries 7.2% more expensive, and restaurants 9.9% more expensive.

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

Cancun has a purchasing power index of 48.5 while Puerto Vallarta has 47.9 (NYC = 100). Cancun offers better purchasing power.

Cancun vs Puerto Vallarta: Puerto Vallarta is 15.2% more expensive, rent 45% higher (2026)

Category	🇲🇽 Cancun	🇲🇽 Puerto Vallarta	Difference
Cost of Living	32.8	37.8	+15.2%
Rent	16.5	23.9	+44.8%
Groceries	50.1	53.7	+7.2%
Restaurants	51.3	56.4	+9.9%
Purchasing Power	48.5	47.9	-1.2%

Data from October 2026 · Cost of living: Numbeo, blended with Expatistan and LivingCost where available. Rent, groceries, restaurants and purchasing power: Numbeo (NYC = 100) · Indices reflect relative costs; absolute prices vary by neighbourhood.

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