Is Puerto Vallarta more expensive than Monterrey?

Puerto Vallarta is 3.2% more expensive than Monterrey overall. Rent is 10.4% higher, groceries 1.3% more expensive, and restaurants 6.3% more expensive.

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

Monterrey has a purchasing power index of 56.3 while Puerto Vallarta has 43.8 (NYC = 100). Monterrey offers better purchasing power.

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇲🇽 Monterrey vs 🇲🇽 Puerto Vallarta

2026

Puerto Vallarta is 3.2% more expensive

Category	🇲🇽 Monterrey	🇲🇽 Puerto Vallarta	Difference
Cost of Living	52.8	54.5	+3.2%
Rent	24.0	26.5	+10.4%
Groceries	60.5	61.3	+1.3%
Restaurants	53.6	57.0	+6.3%
Purchasing Power	56.3	43.8	-22.2%

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