Is Puerto Vallarta more expensive than Guadalajara?

Puerto Vallarta is 17.0% more expensive than Guadalajara overall. Rent is 33.2% higher, groceries 14.2% more expensive, and restaurants 10.7% more expensive.

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

Guadalajara has a purchasing power index of 45.4 while Puerto Vallarta has 43.8 (NYC = 100). Guadalajara offers better purchasing power.

Confronto del Costo della Vita · 2026

🇲🇽 Guadalajara vs 🇲🇽 Puerto Vallarta

2026

Puerto Vallarta è 17.0% più costoso

Categoria	🇲🇽 Guadalajara	🇲🇽 Puerto Vallarta	Differenza
Costo della Vita	46.6	54.5	+17.0%
Affitto	19.9	26.5	+33.2%
Generi Alimentari	53.7	61.3	+14.2%
Ristoranti	51.5	57.0	+10.7%
Potere d'Acquisto	45.4	43.8	-3.5%

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