Is Puerto Vallarta more expensive than San Miguel de Allende?

Puerto Vallarta is 0.9% more expensive than San Miguel de Allende overall. Rent is 1.9% lower, groceries 9.9% cheaper, and restaurants 11.1% more expensive.

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

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

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇲🇽 San Miguel de Allende vs 🇲🇽 Puerto Vallarta

2026

Puerto Vallarta is 0.9% more expensive

Category	🇲🇽 San Miguel de Allende	🇲🇽 Puerto Vallarta	Difference
Cost of Living	52.8	53.3	+0.9%
Rent	26.3	25.8	-1.9%
Groceries	64.9	58.5	-9.9%
Restaurants	52.1	57.9	+11.1%
Purchasing Power	29.4	41.8	+42.2%

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