Is Puerto Vallarta more expensive than Merida?

Puerto Vallarta is 22.3% more expensive than Merida overall. Rent is 55.2% higher, groceries 14.3% more expensive, and restaurants 8.9% more expensive.

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

Merida has a purchasing power index of 37.2 while Puerto Vallarta has 47.9 (NYC = 100). Puerto Vallarta offers better purchasing power.

Merida vs Puerto Vallarta: Puerto Vallarta is 22.3% more expensive, rent 55% higher (2026)

Category	🇲🇽 Merida	🇲🇽 Puerto Vallarta	Difference
Cost of Living	30.9	37.8	+22.3%
Rent	15.4	23.9	+55.2%
Groceries	47.0	53.7	+14.3%
Restaurants	51.8	56.4	+8.9%
Purchasing Power	37.2	47.9	+28.8%

Data from March – 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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