Is Puerto Vallarta more expensive than Mexico City?

Puerto Vallarta is 8.1% more expensive than Mexico City overall. Rent is 4.4% lower, groceries 1.2% more expensive, and restaurants 19.1% more expensive.

Which city has better purchasing power, Mexico City or Puerto Vallarta?

Mexico City has a purchasing power index of 49.5 while Puerto Vallarta has 41.8 (NYC = 100). Mexico City offers better purchasing power.

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇲🇽 Mexico City vs 🇲🇽 Puerto Vallarta

2026

Puerto Vallarta is 8.1% more expensive

Category	🇲🇽 Mexico City	🇲🇽 Puerto Vallarta	Difference
Cost of Living	49.3	53.3	+8.1%
Rent	27.0	25.8	-4.4%
Groceries	57.8	58.5	+1.2%
Restaurants	48.6	57.9	+19.1%
Purchasing Power	49.5	41.8	-15.6%

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