Is San Miguel de Allende more expensive than Puerto Vallarta?

San Miguel de Allende is 0.9% cheaper than Puerto Vallarta overall. Rent is 1.9% higher, groceries 10.9% more expensive, and restaurants 10.0% cheaper.

Which city has better purchasing power, Puerto Vallarta or San Miguel de Allende?

Puerto Vallarta has a purchasing power index of 41.8 while San Miguel de Allende has 29.4 (NYC = 100). Puerto Vallarta offers better purchasing power.

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇲🇽 Puerto Vallarta vs 🇲🇽 San Miguel de Allende

2026

San Miguel de Allende is 0.9% cheaper

Category	🇲🇽 Puerto Vallarta	🇲🇽 San Miguel de Allende	Difference
Cost of Living	53.3	52.8	-0.9%
Rent	25.8	26.3	+1.9%
Groceries	58.5	64.9	+10.9%
Restaurants	57.9	52.1	-10.0%
Purchasing Power	41.8	29.4	-29.7%

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