Is Puerto Vallarta more expensive than Merida?

Puerto Vallarta is 16.1% more expensive than Merida overall. Rent is 55.4% higher, groceries 15.2% more expensive, and restaurants 20.6% more expensive.

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

Merida has a purchasing power index of 35.1 while Puerto Vallarta has 41.8 (NYC = 100). Puerto Vallarta offers better purchasing power.

Merida vs Puerto Vallarta: Cost of Living Comparison (2026)

Categoría	🇲🇽 Merida	🇲🇽 Puerto Vallarta	Diferencia
Coste de Vida	45.9	53.3	+16.1%
Alquiler	16.6	25.8	+55.4%
Supermercado	50.8	58.5	+15.2%
Restaurantes	48.0	57.9	+20.6%
Poder Adquisitivo	35.1	41.8	+19.1%

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