Is Puerto Vallarta more expensive than Moscow?

Puerto Vallarta is 0.2% more expensive than Moscow overall. Rent is 23.0% lower, groceries 23.2% more expensive, and restaurants 11.3% more expensive.

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

Moscow has a purchasing power index of 74.2 while Puerto Vallarta has 41.8 (NYC = 100). Moscow offers better purchasing power.

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇷🇺 Moscow vs 🇲🇽 Puerto Vallarta

2026

Puerto Vallarta is 0.2% more expensive

Category	🇷🇺 Moscow	🇲🇽 Puerto Vallarta	Difference
Cost of Living	53.2	53.3	+0.2%
Rent	33.5	25.8	-23.0%
Groceries	47.5	58.5	+23.2%
Restaurants	52.0	57.9	+11.3%
Purchasing Power	74.2	41.8	-43.7%

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

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