Is Puerto Vallarta more expensive than Merida?

Puerto Vallarta is 16.0% more expensive than Merida overall. Rent is 58.7% higher, groceries 15.7% more expensive, and restaurants 16.1% more expensive.

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

Merida has a purchasing power index of 37.0 while Puerto Vallarta has 43.8 (NYC = 100). Puerto Vallarta offers better purchasing power.

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇲🇽 Merida vs 🇲🇽 Puerto Vallarta

2026

Puerto Vallarta is 16.0% more expensive

Category	🇲🇽 Merida	🇲🇽 Puerto Vallarta	Difference
Cost of Living	47.0	54.5	+16.0%
Rent	16.7	26.5	+58.7%
Groceries	53.0	61.3	+15.7%
Restaurants	49.1	57.0	+16.1%
Purchasing Power	37.0	43.8	+18.4%

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