Is Puerto Vallarta more expensive than Aguascalientes?

Puerto Vallarta is 30.4% more expensive than Aguascalientes overall. Rent is 130.4% higher, groceries 31.0% more expensive, and restaurants 25.3% more expensive.

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

Aguascalientes has a purchasing power index of 65.0 while Puerto Vallarta has 43.8 (NYC = 100). Aguascalientes offers better purchasing power.

Comparaison du Coût de la Vie · 2026

🇲🇽 Aguascalientes vs 🇲🇽 Puerto Vallarta

2026

Puerto Vallarta est 30.4% plus cher

Catégorie	🇲🇽 Aguascalientes	🇲🇽 Puerto Vallarta	Différence
Coût de la Vie	41.8	54.5	+30.4%
Loyer	11.5	26.5	+130.4%
Épicerie	46.8	61.3	+31.0%
Restaurants	45.5	57.0	+25.3%
Pouvoir d'Achat	65.0	43.8	-32.6%

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