Is Puerto Vallarta more expensive than Monterrey?

Puerto Vallarta is 3.7% more expensive than Monterrey overall. Rent is 11.7% higher, groceries 0.9% more expensive, and restaurants 11.1% more expensive.

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

Monterrey has a purchasing power index of 52.7 while Puerto Vallarta has 41.8 (NYC = 100). Monterrey offers better purchasing power.

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇲🇽 Monterrey vs 🇲🇽 Puerto Vallarta

2026

Puerto Vallarta is 3.7% more expensive

Category	🇲🇽 Monterrey	🇲🇽 Puerto Vallarta	Difference
Cost of Living	51.4	53.3	+3.7%
Rent	23.1	25.8	+11.7%
Groceries	58.0	58.5	+0.9%
Restaurants	52.1	57.9	+11.1%
Purchasing Power	52.7	41.8	-20.7%

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