Is Puerto Vallarta more expensive than Merida?

Puerto Vallarta is 16.1% more expensive than Merida overall. Rent is 55.4% higher, groceries 15.2% more expensive, and restaurants 20.6% more expensive.

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

Merida has a purchasing power index of 35.1 while Puerto Vallarta has 41.8 (NYC = 100). Puerto Vallarta offers better purchasing power.

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇲🇽 Merida vs 🇲🇽 Puerto Vallarta

2026

Puerto Vallarta is 16.1% more expensive

Category	🇲🇽 Merida	🇲🇽 Puerto Vallarta	Difference
Cost of Living	45.9	53.3	+16.1%
Rent	16.6	25.8	+55.4%
Groceries	50.8	58.5	+15.2%
Restaurants	48.0	57.9	+20.6%
Purchasing Power	35.1	41.8	+19.1%

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