Is Puerto Vallarta more expensive than Ras al-Khaimah?

Puerto Vallarta is 0.2% cheaper than Ras al-Khaimah overall. Rent is 33.8% higher, groceries 20.2% more expensive, and restaurants 12.9% more expensive.

Which city has better purchasing power, Ras al-Khaimah or Puerto Vallarta?

Ras al-Khaimah has a purchasing power index of 79.7 while Puerto Vallarta has 43.8 (NYC = 100). Ras al-Khaimah offers better purchasing power.

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇦🇪 Ras al-Khaimah vs 🇲🇽 Puerto Vallarta

2026

Puerto Vallarta is 0.2% cheaper

Category	🇦🇪 Ras al-Khaimah	🇲🇽 Puerto Vallarta	Difference
Cost of Living	54.6	54.5	-0.2%
Rent	19.8	26.5	+33.8%
Groceries	51.0	61.3	+20.2%
Restaurants	50.5	57.0	+12.9%
Purchasing Power	79.7	43.8	-45.0%

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