Is Puerto Vallarta more expensive than Queretaro?

Puerto Vallarta is 9.7% more expensive than Queretaro overall. Rent is 41.0% higher, groceries 5.7% more expensive, and restaurants 16.1% more expensive.

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

Queretaro has a purchasing power index of 52.4 while Puerto Vallarta has 43.8 (NYC = 100). Queretaro offers better purchasing power.

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇲🇽 Queretaro vs 🇲🇽 Puerto Vallarta

2026

Puerto Vallarta is 9.7% more expensive

Category	🇲🇽 Queretaro	🇲🇽 Puerto Vallarta	Difference
Cost of Living	49.7	54.5	+9.7%
Rent	18.8	26.5	+41.0%
Groceries	58.0	61.3	+5.7%
Restaurants	49.1	57.0	+16.1%
Purchasing Power	52.4	43.8	-16.4%

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