Is Puerto Vallarta more expensive than Queretaro?

Puerto Vallarta is 17.8% more expensive than Queretaro overall. Rent is 38.2% higher, groceries 4.3% more expensive, and restaurants 6.6% more expensive.

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

Queretaro has a purchasing power index of 54.2 while Puerto Vallarta has 47.9 (NYC = 100). Queretaro offers better purchasing power.

Queretaro vs Puerto Vallarta: Puerto Vallarta is 17.8% more expensive, rent 38% higher (2026)

Category	🇲🇽 Queretaro	🇲🇽 Puerto Vallarta	Difference
Cost of Living	32.1	37.8	+17.8%
Rent	17.3	23.9	+38.2%
Groceries	51.5	53.7	+4.3%
Restaurants	52.9	56.4	+6.6%
Purchasing Power	54.2	47.9	-11.6%

Data from March – October 2026 · Cost of living: Numbeo, blended with Expatistan and LivingCost where available. Rent, groceries, restaurants and purchasing power: Numbeo (NYC = 100) · Indices reflect relative costs; absolute prices vary by neighbourhood.

Explore

🇲🇽 Cost of Living in Queretaro

Explore

🇲🇽 Cost of Living in Puerto Vallarta

Explore

🇲🇽 Should I Move to Queretaro?

Explore

🇲🇽 Should I Move to Puerto Vallarta?

Tax Calculators

See detailed income tax brackets and net salary calculations for Queretaro and Puerto Vallarta.

🇲🇽 Mexico Tax Calculator

Income tax rates, brackets & net salary

🇲🇽 Queretaro vs 🇲🇽 Puerto Vallarta

Add your salary for a personalized comparison